Manatees deserve the highest levels of protection
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently declined to upgrade the protection level of Florida’s manatees.
Tag: water pollution
Study highlights key factors for successful restoration of elkhorn coral colonies
Coral restoration should prioritize shallower depths with faster currents in low-nutrient environments.
Florida manatees retain threatened status under new federal proposal, despite outcry for greater protection
The US Fish and Wildlife Service said the sea cows’ plight does not fit the definition of endangered.
Oysters, freshwater and Florida’s future
The story of Florida’s oysters is a microcosm of the challenges facing coastal ecosystems worldwide.
A preemptive strike? The Chiquita Lock and the greater implications for citizen engagement
By suing citizens who challenge municipal actions, Cape Coral sends a clear message: Opposition will not be tolerated.
It’s literally raining ‘forever chemicals’ in Miami
Exposure to PFAS, known as forever chemicals, has been linked to liver damage, fertility issues, cancer and other diseases.
Pollution caused by storms shows that Florida needs infrastructure improvements
We can’t stop hurricanes, but we can better prepare our communities to handle what comes with them.
Everyone should have the right to clean water, especially children
Children are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of pollutants in both drinking and recreational water.
Gambling with Florida’s $122 billion tourism economy
With the Safe Waterways Act vetoed, there is a new opportunity to reform Florida’s water quality monitoring program.
Precipitation, pesticides and pollution: FSU researchers earn nearly $1.5M in EPA grants to study South Florida waterways
The team will examine pesticide and fertilizer transport, water pollution and threats to groundwater.