Agency on Bay Management Expands
For more than 50 years, the Agency on Bay Management (ABM) and its predecessor organizations have led the…
“Poop Sleuthers” chase down sources of fecal pathogens
Across the state, beaches close when high levels of fecal bacteria are found. Beyond the general “ick” factor,…
New report quantifies the impact of nutrients on in-shore red tide blooms
By Dave Tomasko, director of the Sarasota Bay Estuary Progam I recently received notification that a manuscript my…
Future of the Region Awards Recognize Initiatives across Tampa Bay
The Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council (TBRPC) recognized 13 notable initiatives and one individual at its 30th annual…
Regional Resiliency Summit Scheduled for May 9 & 10
The Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council and its Regional Resiliency Coalition will be hosting the fourth Regional Resiliency…
Florida Panthers Confirmed in Hillsborough County
We’ve been hearing the rumors for years – someone spotted an elusive Florida panther in Hillsborough County, far…
Waste Disposal goes High-Tech in Tampa
Farmers have been composting waste materials for centuries to turn them back into nutrients for their crops. Still,…
By the Numbers: Saving water adds up
A years-long drought, coupled with a rapidly increasing population, is stretching water supplies across the region. Watering restrictions…
A new hobby: keeping old hobbies out of landfills
Every hobbyist knows the feeling: “I love this beautiful fill-in-the-blank, I must have one in every color, size…
TBEP issues “State of the Bay” report
First the good news: Water quality across Tampa Bay is meeting or exceeding targets for clarity, and some…