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.
Legislation on the Move: How Will Recent Policy Changes Impact Florida’s Waterways?
A change to the Clean Water Act lifts protections for some wetlands and streams. Meanwhile, Florida legislators pass the Clean Waterways Act.
Officials Search High and Low for Ideal Lake Okeechobee Water Level
Debate continues about how Lake Okeechobee’s water level should be managed as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers takes public input on a new operating plan.
Where They Go: How Animal Tracking Can Help Save Florida’s Marine Life
Radio, GPS and satellite technology have made it possible for scientists to monitor a variety of marine species even more closely.
Return of the “Fatberg” — Waste in the Time of the Coronavirus
Toilet paper shortages amid the coronavirus pandemic have forced Floridians to get creative with a substitute, causing clogs that damage an already ailing...
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 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...
Water Bottling Company Requests Permit to Tap into Florida’s Springs
Opponents worry about how the withdrawals will impact water quality and quantity in the state.
DEP Hosts Next Blue-Green Algae Task Force Meeting March 16
The Task Force will meet to continue discussing progress toward reducing the adverse impacts of blue-green algae blooms now and over the next five years.