Now is the time to fight for Florida’s endangered wildlife
The Trump administration would gut habitat protections by changing how harm is defined under the Endangered Species Act.
Tag: Florida Panther
Endangered Florida panthers can recover, and this bill will help
Congress must act on the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, providing states with funding for projects such as wildlife crossings.
Florida Wildlife Corridor benefits imperiled species and state’s resilience, FAU panelists say
A panel discussion on the corridor was held at Florida Atlantic University as part of the Frontiers in Science public ...
Court revokes Florida’s permission to issue federal wetlands permits; gambling money slated to fund environmental projects
The court ruled the EPA failed to ensure protection of endangered species when it handed over its permitting responsibility.
FEMA announces improvements to disaster relief; largest coral reef mapped off Atlantic coast
The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that is is cutting red tape and expediting the post-disaster aid process.
Developer proposes 10,000 homes in Lee County panther habitat; Miami-Dade continues shift to solar
Demonstrators protested a developer's plan to build homes in habitat critical to the Florida panther.
Wildlife crossings needed to protect Florida panthers
Wildlife crossings sharply reduce deaths due to vehicle collisions, the No. 1 known cause of death for Florida panthers.
Coastal resilience is focus of Tampa conference; vehicle strikes kill 4 Florida panthers in 1 week
The Florida Ocean Alliance submitted a plan to lawmakers to help strengthen resilience and protect the state's coastlines.
Fish and Wildlife Service proposes sprawling conservation area in Everglades watershed
As climate change drives more development inland, the hope is to push back against the impact.
Fewer roadkills suggest decline in Florida panther numbers; ‘climate isolation’ poses increasing threat
Only eight panther deaths have been recorded this year, while dozens of deaths are typically reported.
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.
