FFish & Wildlife News Briefs — Spring, Summer 2016May 11, 2016 [printfriendly] Fish return to restored bay in just months Scientists from the Southwest Florida Water Management District began…
PProfiles/Spotlight Women science stars: from biology to big bang –why did you become a scientist? (Part 3 of 3)May 11, 2016 [printfriendly] By Sigrid Tidmore It’s easy to understand why kids grow up and want to be movie stars,…
HHabitat Protection & Restoration Grass really is ‘greener’ on other side of street in community experimentMay 11, 2016 Homes in Norman, OK, development with green infrastructure retained more nutrients than the half that were conventionally built…
FFish & Wildlife Dive In! Learning Gate Bioblitz brings students together with scientistsMay 11, 2016 Top: Students examine lettuce plants for pests with help from experts at the Learning Gate Bioblitz. Photos by…
HHabitat Protection & Restoration Dive In! New stormwater manual expands options for developersMay 11, 2016 [printfriendly] It’s somewhat ironic that the most densely developed county in Florida also will soon have the most…
BBusiness & Industry Dive In! Out-of-the-box mitigation efforts may include a bridge not a stormwater pondMay 11, 2016 [printfriendly] Stormwater retention ponds have been the easy alternative for developers ever since stormwater treatment rules were enacted…
PProfiles/Spotlight Sustainability expert Jon Butts walks the walkMay 11, 2016 By Victoria Parsons Some sustainability experts sit in air-conditioned offices and make wise recommendations about how governments, big…
FFish & Wildlife Dive In! Living shorelines provide habitat, protect inland areasMay 11, 2016 Like estuaries themselves, shorelines are relatively small places within a much larger body of water, but they can…
FFish & Wildlife Dive In! Ancient Ritual: Summer brings the magic and mystery of sea turtle nesting to our beachesMay 11, 2016 By Marcia Biggs Florida’s snowbirds may have packed up and headed north, but another invasion is now heading…
EExploring the Bay Dive In! Scalloping: A fun and tasty treat for the whole familyMay 11, 2016 [printfriendly]It’s early morning as we meet our boat captain at the Old Homosassa public dock. With a smile and…