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,…
Florida Panthers Confirmed in Hillsborough County
We’ve been hearing the rumors for years – someone spotted an elusive Florida panther in Hillsborough County, far…
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…
Designing With Nature: An Overview of Regenerative Stormwater Conveyances
By: Gillian Palino In the ever-growing pursuit of sustainable solutions to environmental challenges, regenerative stormwater conveyances (RSCs) have…
USF to lead $3.2-million grant for system to forecast and mitigate sargassum
News reports earlier this summer predicted that Florida’s beaches would be overwhelmed by a stinky rotten mass of…
Port Tampa Bay Proposes Giant Recycling Project
As giant cranes are building a new eight-lane span of the Howard Frankland bridge in Old Tampa Bay,…
You Can Help Prevent Extinctions by Protecting Critical Habitat
The news is incredibly sad. Last month, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) proposed removing 23 species…
Ecosphere Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Tom Ries didn’t set out to create one of the most successful regional environmental non-profits in the nation.…