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.
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.
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.
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.
Next Blue-Green Algae Bloom Task Force Meeting to Take Place March 16, 2020
The task force will be discussing progress toward reducing the adverse impacts of blue-green algae blooms now and over the next five years.
Florida Lawmakers Proposing Ways to Deal with State’s Poop Problem
Legislation seeks to limit the amount of waste that leaks into our waterways.
USF Researchers Estimate 4 Billion Microplastics Floating in Tampa Bay
The findings are important for future studies of this kind. This way, scientists can see if management efforts, like banning straws, are working.
Red Tide Returns to Southwest Florida: Here’s What to Expect
Red tide blooms in the Gulf of Mexico can be expected in the fall almost every year and 2019 is no exception.