News Briefs, Winter 2012
[printfriendly] District Sets New Deadlines for Community Education Grants Applications will be available April 1 for the Southwest…
Letters to the Editor
[printfriendly] Dear Editor: I recently read your article describing the study on the efficacy of fertilizer bans. As…
Inner-City Kids Learn to Love the Great Outdoors
[printfriendly] By Victoria Parsons Can inner-city kids learn to love the outdoors? Absolutely, says Rocky Milburn, chairman of…
Tarpon Tag Sales Benefit Bay Mini-Grants
[printfriendly] More than $1.5 million in Bay Mini-Grants have been awarded to community groups across Tampa Bay since…
Estuary Program Awards $81,000 in Community Grants
[printfriendly] The Tampa Bay Estuary Program has awarded 21 community groups a total of $81,000 for projects that…
Simple Aquascaping of Your Retention Pond Using Native Plants
[printfriendly] By Ernie Franke Someone recently called for advice on beautifying the retention pond next to her home.…
Pedal Power: Biking to Work Helps Protect the Bay
[printfriendly] By Nanette O’Hara In September 2010, Larry Meadows made a commitment to get in shape. With little…
1,000-Mile Trek Through Florida Tracks Corridor for Wildlife
[printfriendly] A team of intrepid explorers embarked on an ambitious journey through Florida January 17 to call attention…
Despite Recession, Census Shows Big Gains in Conservation by Land Trusts
[printfriendly] By Mary Kelley Hoppe The first census of land trusts in five years shows big gains in…
New Florida Atlas Inspires, Educates and Entertains
[printfriendly] By Victoria Parsons If you’re looking for a spectacular coffee table book with gorgeous images of the…