No boat, no problem! Top 3 fishing piers in Tampa Bay
1. Tampa Bay has some of the best places to fish in the state – even if…
New waterfront STEM center to open this summer
The new STEM facility is located between Bay Pines Veteran’s Hospital and Madeira Beach Elementary School. Construction should…
Workshops target fisheries professionals
Two half-day workshops for natural resource professionals, law enforcement officers and other people who interact with anglers are…
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…
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…
Egmont Key: Protecting the Tampa Bay region for nearly 250 years
When most people think of barrier islands, popular beaches like Honeymoon, Caladesi, Anna Maria or Sanibel immediately spring…
Grass really is ‘greener’ on other side of street in community experiment
Homes in Norman, OK, development with green infrastructure retained more nutrients than the half that were conventionally built…
Learning Gate Bioblitz brings students together with scientists
Top: Students examine lettuce plants for pests with help from experts at the Learning Gate Bioblitz. Photos by…
Sustainability expert Jon Butts walks the walk
By Victoria Parsons Some sustainability experts sit in air-conditioned offices and make wise recommendations about how governments, big…