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Restored springs play a critical role in ecosystems
Abundant springs providing clean, fresh water to Indigenous peoples and European settlers fueled the Tampa Bay region’s growth…
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Celebrate Gopher Tortoise Day with “tort-ally” awesome events
Gopher Tortoise Day, created to increase awareness of the long-lived gentle reptiles who are considered to be threatened…
Tampa Bay Conservancy expands with new preserves, new opportunity for professional consultant
When Roger and Sally Adams reached out to the Tampa Bay Conservancy (TBC) to donate land for a…
Creature Feature: Tufted titmouse
Even if you’re not a birdwatcher, you’re probably familiar with the distinctive “dee-da, dee-da, dee-da” call of the…
Managers call for tweaking targets as Old Tampa Bay nears tipping point
Old Tampa Bay, the segment north of the Gandy Bridge between Pinellas and Hillsborough counties, has long been…
Planting a Refuge for Wildlife: Updated and back in print
By Vicki Parsons Many years ago, when creating a landscape for wildlife wasn’t considered all that important, I…
MarineQuest and the St. Petersburg Science Festival: Meet the scientists working to save our oceans
MarineQuest is an opportunity to meet the scientists at the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and…
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Protect Blue Carbon
Blue carbon — when greenhouse gases are captured by coastal ecosystems like mangroves and seagrasses — can play a critical role in protecting against climate change.
Bird Stewards Protect Beach-Nesting Birds
Holiday weekends at Fort De Soto County Park typically mean wall-to-wall people on the beach adjacent to the…
Delaney Creek stormwater system targeted for makeover
by Victoria Parsons With stormwater ranked as an important source of contaminants to Tampa Bay, local governments most…