Participate in Plastic-Free July! (video)
Learn more about easy habits you can change to reduce your plastic footprint!
Florida’s Algae Problem: What Is It, And How Can It Affect You?
Floridians are already witnessing its harmful consequences in aquatic ecosystems as Florida creeps into its summer season.
UPDATED April 25, 2022: A Rundown of the Piney Point Wastewater Leak
Polluted wastewater at an abandoned phosphate mine in Manatee County was pumped into Tampa Bay to stop a leak.
New Fact Sheets Outline State of the Science for Red Tide, Blue-Green Algae
The fact sheets represent information cultivated by 75 scientists representing academia, nonprofit organizations, and local, state, and federal agencies.
VIDEO: Nutrient Pollution and Eutrophication in Florida Waterways
Have you ever come across a pond or lake thats surface was overgrown with mucky green plants and algae?
Planning for New $3 Million Everglades Restoration Project Underway
Meanwhile, wading birds are returning to historic nesting sites in the Everglades, but in lower numbers.
Biscayne Bay Fish Kill Symptom of Chronic Nutrient Pollution Signifying a ‘Regime Shift’
Pollution has been plaguing Florida waterways for years. Fecal bacteria and excess nutrients can be found in water bodies across the state.
The March of Mangroves
Today, climate change and coastal development have altered the mangrove’s traditional geographic span, extending its range farther north and more inland.
Another Version of Distance Learning: How Remote Sensing Bolsters Florida’s Environmental Research
Researchers can now use optical machinery, like high-tech cameras, to glean information about Earth from afar.
Environmental Laws Through the Decades in the United States
Our environment wasn’t always protected in the United States – until modern-day environmental policies entered the scene.