Welcome summer with a rain garden
For most Tampa Bay residents, protecting our lakes, streams and bay from stormwater pollution means changing bad habits…
Environmental leaders and programs take top honors at the Future of the Region Awards
Environmental leaders and programs swept the stage at the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council’s 31st annual Future of…
2025 Resiliency Summit: From Recovery to Resilience
“From Recovery to Resilience” is the theme of the fifth annual Regional Resiliency Summit, which will be hosted…
Local group plans updates to marine science curricula; online resources available to all
Veronica Morejon never intended to create Breach the Surface, an initiative that supports science teachers in public schools.…
Apollo Beach hatchery could release up to a million fish per year
Any fisherman will tell you that getting out on the water doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll come home with…
Celebrate Gopher Tortoise Day with “tort-ally” awesome events
Gopher Tortoise Day, created to increase awareness of the long-lived gentle reptiles who are considered to be threatened…
Managers call for tweaking targets as Old Tampa Bay nears tipping point
Old Tampa Bay, the segment north of the Gandy Bridge between Pinellas and Hillsborough counties, has long been…
Restored springs play a critical role in ecosystems
Abundant springs providing clean, fresh water to Indigenous peoples and European settlers fueled the Tampa Bay region’s growth…
Planting a Refuge for Wildlife: Updated and back in print
By Vicki Parsons Many years ago, when creating a landscape for wildlife wasn’t considered all that important, I…
Stormscaping: Enjoy ecosystem benefits with careful planning
As homeowners across Tampa Bay dig out from three hurricanes in a row, Emily Fournier sees a trend…