Increasing Property Values Lead to Sale of Conservation Lands
Conservation lands act as natural buffers that filter pollution from runoff before it enters our waterways.
Human Activity Can Lead to Smaller Oysters, Coral Disease
Warmer waters are leading to smaller oysters, while the dumping of ships ballast water can exacerbate the spread of coral disease.
Monkey Populations Up, Lionfish Down — Florida Invasive Species By the Numbers
Invasive species compete with native animals and plants for resources like food and habitat, often upsetting the balance of natural ecosystems.
Florida’s Environment: The Good News for March 2020
Looking for some good news about Florida’s environment? Check out this month’s collection of environmental success stories.
Social Distancing? 5 Binge-Worthy Nature Documentaries to Pass the Time
Consider filling your time and satisfying your curiosity by watching one of these nature documentaries recommended by our team.
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.
UPDATE — Florida’s Environment: What Happened this Session?
Explore the links in this post to learn more about proposed legislation that pertains to Florida’s environment and natural resources.
Florida bill acknowledging climate change realities advances to Senate floor
The bill would create the Florida Office of Resiliency and a task force to develop strategies to address sea level rise fostered by climate change.
In Case You Missed It: Stories to Watch for January 2020
Looking to catch up on some of Florida’s environmental news? We’ve gathered a few of the stories our team is reading this month.
Can Viruses Help Control Blue-Green Algae Blooms? FGCU Researchers Investigate
The researchers hope that growing specific viruses at scale and releasing them into affected areas will give us a new tool in treating algae blooms.