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Gopher Tortoises Amid Florida’s Rapid Development
Known as “nature’s apartment builders,” gopher tortoises carve out burrows that offer shelter and resources to over 350 species. But…
Florida’s Environment: Bills to Keep Tabs on in the 2025 State Legislative Session
UPDATE: The 2025 Florida legislative session came to an end on June 26th, after two extensions, as lawmakers approved a…
Saving Florida’s Clam Farms
Hard clam shellfish aquaculture, also known as clam farming, is a $20 million industry spanning ten Florida counties. This month, TESI environmental...
What’s Going on in Florida? Environmental Stories to Watch
To pair with the rest of our educational content in each Earth to Florida newsletter, we bring you monthly updates on Florida news.
Florida’s Environment: 10 Stories to Watch for May
Florida’s Environment: 10 Stories to Watch for April
Florida’s Environment: 10 Stories to Watch in February
Action of the Week
Action of the Week: What to do if you see a Sea Turtle
If you see an injured or dead sea turtle, call the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Division of…
Action of the Week: Protect Critical Panther Habitat in Florida
What is happening? The Florida panther (Puma concolor coryi), one of the most endangered mammals in the United States, is…
Action of the Week: Sustainable Pest Control
What is happening Florida’s warm, wet climate creates ideal conditions for pests, especially during the late spring and summer months.…
Tell Me About
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Tell Me About: Sea Turtle Nesting Behaviors
Tell Me About: Harmful Algal Blooms
Tell Me About: World Turtle Day
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