Your local fishing hole is getting browner, changing which fish species thrive and struggle
Higher temperatures and increased runoff are increasing the carbon compounds moving from land into water.
Tag: stormwater runoff
Experts warn of crisis facing Florida’s corals
A panel discussion at FAU highlighted the benefits of coral reefs and potential solutions to problems they face.
Protecting Tampa Bay means fighting red tide
Red tide can cause respiratory irritation, fish kills and make coastal waters dangerous to swim in.
Old and dying citrus groves being converted into tool for water and soil restoration: biochar
Biochar is a charcoal-like substance created by heating organic material, like citrus trees, without oxygen.
Not in the mood: Mercury messes with songbirds’ mating game
Mercury is a chemical element that moves through ecosystems from air pollution and land runoff into water bodies.
Tracking microplastics: FAMU-FSU researcher helps discover how microplastics move for better stormwater management
The researchers examined how microplastics move from cities into our water systems when it rains.
UF study sheds light on challenges and recommendations of managing urban trees and storms
While trees may pose a threat during storms, they provide vital benefits such as buffering winds and reducing stormwater runoff.
Scientists work to save Florida’s manatees; Tampa Bay trees reduce impacts of climate change
Researchers are nurturing injured and sick manatees back to health while working to curb seagrass decline and protect natural springs.
There’s big climate money out there for small towns. But will they get it?
How advocates are helping understaffed communities field complicated federal grants.
Can Florida fend off harmful algal blooms with updated stormwater rules?
A Department of Environmental Protection water quality assessment found over 50% of Florida’s water was polluted in 2022.