Sewer-Sniffing Dogs Search Out Human Waste
[printfriendly] We’ve all heard amazing stories about search-and-rescue dogs finding people in burning buildings or snowy mountains. But…
Can a Switch to Natural Gas Help Tampa Bay?
[printfriendly] TECO has 600 megawatts of solar power either in place or planned. This array , with the…
Pinellas County “Walks the Walk”
Pinellas County is "walking the walk" to help control stormwater runoff.
Irma Creates More Than Just Land-Based Debris
Along with the more visible debris on the side of the road, our waterways were not spared Hurricane…
Low-Interest Loans Boost Sustainability for Working-Class Families
[printfriendly] For low- or moderate- income homeowners, improving the energy efficiency of their homes can be a chicken-and-egg…
Feeding Pelicans Can Kill the Birds
[printfriendly] [su_pullquote align=”right”][/su_pullquote] It’s an iconic sight at almost every dock in Florida – fishermen celebrating a successful…
FDOT moving ahead with new solution to stormwater pollution
Image courtesy ESA. Map depicts current seagrass abundance in the section of Old Tampa Bay. Work on a…
Toxic “hot spot” becomes top priority for restoration, redevelopment, recreation in urban setting
To paraphrase Charles Dickens, it is the best of places and it is the worst of places. Located…
Rating systems help county, city planners set sustainability goals
By Marcia Biggs A recent report published by the World Bank identified Tampa Bay as one of the…
News Briefs — Spring, Summer 2016
[printfriendly] Fish return to restored bay in just months Scientists from the Southwest Florida Water Management District began…