River Board Celebrates 30 Years
[printfriendly] [su_pullquote align=”right”]Top: The foresight of the River Board is apparent from this aerial shot showing the Riverwalk…
Manatee Viewing Center becomes top-rated destination
Top: Photo Courtesy TECO. By Vicki Parsons When I first visited TECO’s Manatee Viewing Center in the late…
Toxic “hot spot” becomes top priority for restoration, redevelopment, recreation in urban setting
To paraphrase Charles Dickens, it is the best of places and it is the worst of places. Located…
Rating systems help county, city planners set sustainability goals
By Marcia Biggs A recent report published by the World Bank identified Tampa Bay as one of the…
#LoveTampaBay premieres: Get ready to share the love
[printfriendly] The Tampa Bay Estuary Program’s new social sharing campaign to promote the beauty and value of Tampa…
Sean Sullivan takes reins at TBPRC
[printfriendly]By Victoria Parsons [su_pullquote align=”right”]Top: Protecting water and habitat have always been important to Sean Sullivan and his…
News Briefs — Fall 2016
[printfriendly] Heather Young joins TBRPC, ABM Heather Young, a marine scientist specializing in coastal management issues, has joined…
Hummingbirds in Florida: If you plant it, they will come
While some Floridians may never see a hummingbird, Steve Backes almost always has them in his Valrico yard.…
Jumping into the Deep End of the Florida Political Pool: The Early Years
[printfriendly] By Jim Schnur The relationship between politics and access to navigable waterways and potable water resources has…
Coyotes evolve with humans – even in urban settings
Top: Coyotes are found in every Florida county although they’re more likely to be heard than seen. Photo…