Oftentimes keeping up with our state’s environmental news can be daunting — and sometimes discouraging as we tend to focus on the long list of problems to be solved. But, it’s just as important for us to focus on the good news.
We’ve curated a list of this month’s environmental success stories in Florida.
The number of manatee deaths decreased last year from 2018 numbers. Most of this decline is attributed to fewer deaths related to red tide.
This summer, Escambia County will put nearly $60,000 in grant money from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission into the installation of an artificial snorkeling reef to provide habitat for sea creatures.
A bill that would prohibit the import and export of shark fins in Florida has passed the Florida House and Senate. SB 680 will now head to Gov. DeSantis’ desk.