Native Plants on Outback Key Create Haven for Birds
Native plants naturally recruited to Outback Key provide food and shelter for many species of endangered or threatened birds.
Mayors’ “Save Our Bay” Challenge Kicks Off with Vertical Oyster Gardens
The Mayor's "Save Our Bay" campaign kicks off with residents from Oldsmar and Safety Harbor building Vertical Oyster Gardens (VOGs) to hang from the city-owed piers and residential docks.
A Bridge Over Troubled Water
Old Tampa Bay – the bay segment north of the Gandy Bridge where tidal circulation is restricted –…
Butterflies Need Our Help, Expert Says
Butterfly expert Dr. Marc Minno’s message is alarming. “We are losing caterpillars and butterflies in Florida. Five or…
Seagrass Loss Poses Challenges, Opportunities
Our car was heading north as we were gazing at the waters of Tampa Bay, “Take one last…
Urban stream: Not always an oxymoron
The concept of an “urban stream” might seem like an oxymoron, but restoration efforts across the state are…
FWC postpones action on terrapins
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation "kicked the can down the road" on terrapin protection at its May 2021 meeting, said George Heinrich, executive director of the Florida Turtle Conservation Trust,
“Water Wars” end with victory for regional ecosystems
As the sun rises on another hot, bright day in the midst of our annual dry season, Tampa…
A new organization emerges to support Tampa Bay Aquatic Preserves
A new organization created to enhance protection and increase awareness of the Tampa Bay Aquatic Preserves is currently…
Living Shorelines Protect Nesting Birds
Living shorelines at the Richard T. Paul Alafia Banks Bird Sanctuary protect critical habitat from erosion.