The futures of Florida’s state parks are now more certain because of you
The Florida Legislature passed the 'State Park Preservation Act' and Gov. Ron DeSantis said he will sign it.
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Judge recommends against drilling near the Apalachicola River
The issue now goes back to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
Writer shows how Floridians can leverage satire into political power  Â
Craig Pittman's latest book, “Welcome to Florida," chronicles the absurdity of the state's politics and culture.
Memo to Florida Legislature: Get the parks bill over the finish line
The State Park Preservation Act protects against development proposals that would spoil the beauty of Florida's state parks.
Federal judge orders Florida to address pollution that led to manatee deaths
Nearly 2,000 manatees died in the state in 2021 and 2022, a two-year record.
Environmentalists back on board with bill limiting development in state parks
The measure is a response to a plan last year that would have added pickleball courts and golf courses to ...
What do you like most about Florida’s state parks? Our bill protects that
SB 80 and HB 209 must pass to preserve and protect Florida State Parks for our children and grandchildren.
Update Florida’s aging infrastructure to build a cleaner, more resilient future
Three severe weather storms in three months highlights Florida’s need to update infrastructure now.
Florida politicians must protect our state parks
The 'State Park Preservation Act' deserves to be voted on in its current form and untainted by attempts to water ...
Florida lawmakers considering bills to protect state parks and improve resiliency in upcoming session
The resiliency bills would develop rules for nature-based solutions and a tax-credit program for green buildings.
The Invading Sea is a nonpartisan source for news, commentary and educational content about climate change and other environmental issues affecting Florida. The site is managed by Florida Atlantic University’s Center for Environmental Studies in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.
