A new way to look at litter
A grant from the EPA is allowing the Tampa Bay Estuary Program to build a two-pronged approach to collecting trash and developing proactive litter prevention programs.
“Step-by-Step” to a Native Yard
When a Google search for “native plants” returns nearly 700 million links, you know it’s a hot topic.…
Fire: “Our number one management tool”
To the average Floridian, fires appear to be devastating forces, demolishing forests and destroying all wildlife in their…
Stand up for stormwater ponds
Monitoring water quality in man-made lakes -- also known as stormwater retention ponds -- is critical to preventing water pollution.
FWS biologist puts boots on the ground in Tampa Bay
Tiffany Lane, a native of Riverview, joins the FWS coastal programs team based in Tampa Bay.
Charting the Course for Tampa Bay’s Recovery
An estuary in distress just two decades ago — its shorelines and waters ravaged by dredging and pollution…
Microplastics Everywhere in Tampa Bay
At less than an eighth of an inch, microplastics are practically invisible to the naked eye – but…
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Boca Ciega Bay Preserve
Boca Ciega Bay Aquatic Preserve’s 50th anniversary celebration will on Thursday, Sept. 19. It will be an opportunity to interact and explore actual activities that happen in the aquatic preserve including a virtual tour of the preserve, and to meet the people who made it happen then and now.
Could Tiny Thrips Change Florida’s Landscape?
Hopes are high that tiny thrips could help in the fight against Brazilian pepper trees
Se7en Wetlands Wins for Water, Wildlife
Why would a nature lover want to visit a wastewater treatment plant? If you’re asking about Se7en Wetlands…