Slip-Sliding Away: Erosion Wiping Out Critical Coastal Habitat
By Victoria Parsons It’s a common sight on the beaches bordering Tampa Bay — gently sloping sand that…
Southwest Florida Gears Up for “Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity”
[printfriendly] National Estuary Programs across southwest Florida are gearing up to help facilitate the development of a comprehensive…
Wanted: Recipes for Elephant!
[printfriendly] By Suzanne Cooper You’ve heard the quip about tackling insurmountable tasks: “How do you eat an elephant?…
Pounds to Ounces: The Zero Waste Project
[printfriendly] By Avalon Theisen Do you know how much waste leaves your house every day and goes to…
Summer Camps Boost Knowledge for Young Citizen Scientists
[printfriendly] The stereotypical scientist toiling alone couldn’t be further from the truth for most researchers – particularly those…
Hey, Kids! This is Earth Calling. Are you Listening?
[printfriendly] By Avalon Theisen Habitat loss, pollution, homeless animals…and kids can’t do anything to make a difference. Right?…
Citizen Scientists Step Up to Help
[printfriendly] By Victoria Parsons More and more kids are realizing that the natural resources and wildlife in their…
Community Education Programs Engage Adults
[printfriendly] Twelve community education grants, designed to actively engage adults in water-related issues, have been awarded by the…
Teaching the Three “Ts” — Turtles, Tortoises and Terrapin
[printfriendly] It was love at first sight. George Heinrich was just five years old when his father brought…
Brandt Henningsen: Restoring our Natural Legacy
[printfriendly] Profile: By Mary Kelley Hoppe The quiet mangrove coves and lush marshes rimming Cockroach Bay Preserve near…