Rings of time: Unearthing climate secrets from ancient trees
Dramatic shifts in climate can have long-lasting effects on even the toughest, most iconic trees.
Tag: saltwater intrusion
Climate change vs. immigration: assessing threats and getting priorities straight
By Joseph Bonasia Months after historic wildfires engulfed parts of the city, the National Guard and Marines are in Los ...
25 years of Everglades restoration has improved drinking water for millions in Florida, but a new risk is rising
As sea level rises, saltwater reaches further inland, both in rivers and underground through porous limestone.
Report finds that as sea levels rise, underground saltwater surges inland in South Florida
Saltwater intrusion occurs when seawater advances into freshwater aquifers, driven by rising sea levels and other factors.
Florida: The myth, the reality and the magic
For those of us who have been around awhile, the changes to our water quality and supply are, at the ...
Restoring the Florida Everglades can still use federal help
Factors like sea level rise, population growth and a warming climate have impacted the restoration project.
Ready for action: Educating the community about king tides
King tides give residents a glimpse of what Florida’s future could look like as sea levels continue to rise.
Saltwater intrusion threatens Florida’s drinking water supply
Over-extraction of the aquifer and rising sea levels allow saltwater to encroach into Florida’s groundwater.
First local extinction in the US due to sea level rise
Researchers salvaged six ailing fragments of the Key Largo tree cactus for off-site cultivation to ensure their survival.
New FIU study to determine how rising waters affect foundations of South Florida’s coastal buildings
The study will create a network of monitoring wells to determine the impact of saltwater on the foundations of these ...