A Pretty Problem If you’ve spent time in Florida’s lakes and rivers, chances are you’ve seen a water hyacinth (Eichhornia … Continue
What is it? Phosphate mining in Florida officially kicked off around 1882 near Hawthorne in Alachua County. Since then, Florida has become the largest producer … Continue
“I feel like the restoration of the Ocklawaha River is the resiliency story that Florida needs.” – Jennifer Carr What is … Continue
Florida Environmental History: The Cross Florida Barge Canal
David Tegeder, co-author of Ditch of Dreams: The Cross Florida Barge Canal and the Struggle for Florida’s Future, explained, “As … Continue
“Pine rockland forests are like biological lifeboats carrying a precious crew of rare and endangered species into the future.” – … Continue
Though separated by time, the Calusa settlement of Pineland and today’s Pine Island community have likely shared more than their … Continue
Florida Environmental History – History of Everglades Restoration
What is it? The Everglades is possibly the most important ecosystem in Florida but has faced detrimental consequences from rapid … Continue