Bills address topics like property insurance, flooding, extreme heat, hurricanes and sea level rise.
Florida’s extensive coastlines provide incredible resources for the state’s residents, ecosystems, and economy. It also means the shores are very susceptible to erosion. Living shorelines are a management approach to provide erosion control and countless ecosystem benefits.
Bills address topics like greenhouse gases, extreme heat, hurricanes, sea level rise and saltwater intrusion.
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New studies and resources offer insight to help property owners be more aware of their personal flooding risks.
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 takeaway message: As summer rolls around, warmer weather could play a role in the fate of COVID-19, but scientists … Continue
Living Shorelines and Crop Insurance: Florida Preps for Climate Change
State representatives and residents are gearing up to prepare for how climate change will impact the state’s coastlines, agriculture and important natural habitats.
Florida lawmakers are trying to match climate change threats with possible plans and solutions in this year’s legislative session.
UCF Researchers Develop New Model to Aid in Sea Level Rise Planning
The model can look at historical data to see which natural events have caused high sea levels in the past.