Experts say development may have worsened Fort Lauderdale flooding; mangroves protect from rising seas
A bill in the Florida Senate would task the Florida Department of Environmental Protection with protecting mangroves.
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Video: Will this be ‘the session of sprawl’ in Florida?
Environmental groups have raised concerns about bills that they say would supercharge irresponsible growth across Florida.
Hey Florida, scrub-jays need love too
The Legislature is again considering legislation that would dethrone the mockingbird as Florida’s state bird.
Climate change creating growing real estate bubble; sea-level rise bill heads to House floor
Florida is the state with the highest amount of overvalued property.
Legislators must make comprehensive planning a priority
Before the legislative session, the governor issued a commendable executive order entitled 'Achieving Even More Now for Florida’s Environment.'
Bills on saltwater intrusion deserve greater focus
As sea levels rise, saltwater places pressure on the aquifer, infiltrating our freshwater supply.
Tallahassee looking to create a constitutional right to fish – in dirty water
The Legislature is looking to restrict the rights of citizens from having any impact upon the quality of Florida waters ...
The Florida flamingo: a perfect pink candidate for state bird
The flamingo is a cultural icon of the Sunshine State, conjuring up images of endless beaches and tropical paradise.
Warming oceans allow flesh-eating bacteria to thrive, scientists hope to revive sea urchin
Warmer ocean temperatures enable a flesh-eating bacterium to thrive farther north than ever before.
Everglades reservoir is critical to our water supply and needs everyone’s support
The Everglades Agricultural Area Reservoir is the linchpin for every other Everglades restoration effort.