Into the Garden-Wetlands: Secrets of the Swamp
Explore with us as we step Into the Garden, a virtual event series hosted by Scientist in Every Florida School and Mounts Botanical Garden … Continue
Action of the Week: Reduce Your Impact on Our Waterways
Your everyday actions can help keep Florida’s waterways healthy and free of nutrient pollution.
Tell Me About: Wetland Mitigation Banking in Florida
When developers apply for permits to build on wetlands, they can buy credits that go toward the upkeep and maintenance of a nearby wetland.
Red Tide 101: The Basics (Video)
Almost every summer in Florida, you hear news about red tide. But what exactly is it, and why is it so talked about? Watch now to learn more!
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.
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.
U.S. Supreme Court Sides with Environmental Groups in Clean Water Act Decision
Meanwhile, two first-of-their-kind studies aim to provide much-needed baseline data for management and policy decisions affecting the Gulf of Mexico and Florida’s freshwater springs.
Florida Waterways Could See Relief Amid COVID-19 Closures, But Still Suffer from Large-Scale Sewage Spills
Beach closures might provide some relief to natural areas, but humans are still leaving their mark on Florida’s waterways.