Student Visionaries to Showcase Future of Tampa Bay’s Resilience at 2026 Design Challenge
The next generation of planners and designers will converge at the University of South Florida to present bold…
eDNA deployed in the Everglades could help track invasive species in Tampa Bay
Environmental DNA, or eDNA, which allows early detection of invasive species by monitoring cellular material (like skin or…
Bird populations are plummeting but citizen-scientists can help
Scientists estimate that North American bird populations have declined by nearly 3 billion since 1970. While it would be…
Call for entries: 2026 Future of the Region Awards
Last year, environmental leaders and programs swept the stage at the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council (TBRPC) 31st…
Gulf Coast Trail to connect Pinellas to Naples
You can’t walk, run or bike it just yet, but ambitious plans to link Tampa Bay with Naples…
Freezing temperatures, ongoing drought increase risk of wildfires this spring
If all those dead brown branches and leaves in your yard are making you unhappy, just be glad…
Feeling stressed? Help yourself by stepping into the shade of trees
Have you ever considered a walk in a tree-shaded park to relieve stress? If you have, you’re hardly…
MarineQuest & St. Pete Science Festival return on Feb. 7
Tampa Bay’s biggest science events of the year geared to kids of all ages are scheduled for Saturday,…
Avoiding PFAS: Easier said than done
First, the good news: most Tampa Bay residents don’t need to worry about PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances)…
Potentially dangerous levels of PFAS found in surface waters, fish and sediment across the Tampa Bay region
Like DDT when it was first introduced in the 1930s, PFAS were originally considered miracle products. They made…