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Feeling stressed? Help yourself by stepping into the shade of trees

  • February 5, 2026
Have you ever considered a walk in a tree-shaded park to relieve stress? If you have, you’re hardly…
EEducation

MarineQuest & St. Pete Science Festival return on Feb. 7

  • January 29, 2026
Tampa Bay’s biggest science events of the year geared to kids of all ages are scheduled for Saturday,…
HHuman Impacts
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Avoiding PFAS: Easier said than done

  • January 22, 2026
First, the good news: most Tampa Bay residents don’t need to worry about PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances)…
HHuman Impacts
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Potentially dangerous levels of PFAS found in surface waters, fish and sediment across the Tampa Bay region

  • January 16, 2026
Like DDT when it was first introduced in the 1930s, PFAS were originally considered miracle products. They made…
HHabitat Protection & Restoration
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Community Wildlife Corridor celebrates with fourth annual Plantapolooza

  • January 12, 2026
Chad Hardy didn’t intend to give away thousands of native plants every year during Plantapolooza. It started as…
HHuman Impacts
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Diamonds have nothing on PFAS

  • January 6, 2026
From a lab experiment gone wrong to a secret government operation, how forever chemicals went from revolutionary invention…
EExploring the Bay
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Florida Birding and Nature Festival rescheduled for spring

  • December 22, 2025
The 2024 hurricane season, which devastated natural lands across the Tampa Bay region, had a silver lining for…
HHabitat Protection & Restoration
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Corridor Compatible Communities guidelines work in urban settings too

  • December 9, 2025
The new Design Guidelines for Corridor Compatible Communities outline best practices for developing new communities near the 18-million-acre…
HHabitat Protection & Restoration
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Charlie Hunsicker: In the right place at the right time  

  • November 24, 2025
Charlie Hunsicker built his career on being in the right place at the right time – and everyone…
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Tampa Bay Water explores new water sources as region’s population grows

  • November 19, 2025
Tampa Bay Water (TBW) is evaluating a series of proposals that would provide water for the anticipated half-million…

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