Florida Young Birders Club Takes Flight
Story and images by Jim McGinity Most birders had some sort of “spark bird” or encounter that ignited…
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…
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…
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…
Bob McConnell: Science-based initiatives led to long-lasting benefits for the entire Tampa Bay region
By Shawn Jones Bob McConnell’s Celebration of Life will take place: February 24th, 2024, 12 to 3 p.m. Philippe Park…