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…
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…
A new hobby: keeping old hobbies out of landfills
Every hobbyist knows the feeling: “I love this beautiful fill-in-the-blank, I must have one in every color, size…
“Forgotten Zones” Pose Challenges, Promise Rewards
It happens in the best of neighborhoods – the “forgotten zone” that stretches between you and your neighbors.…
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…
USF Library’s Special Collections Highlight history to impact future decisions
When a trio of flamingos landed at the Naval Air Station Key West in 2015, managers sprung into…
Bringing Oysters Back to Oyster River — and Beyond
The Oyster River doesn’t show up on current maps, but Damon Moore hopes that a waterway once so…
Jane Goodall: Still Working to Change the World
Dr. Jane Goodall may be most well known for her insights into chimpanzees’ skills and culture, which changed…
New App Makes Florida-Friendly Landscaping Even Easier
If you’ve been thinking about updating your landscaping this spring, check out a new app from the Florida-Friendly…