Hummingbirds in Florida: If you plant it, they will come
While some Floridians may never see a hummingbird, Steve Backes almost always has them in his Valrico yard.…
Jumping into the Deep End of the Florida Political Pool: The Early Years
[printfriendly] By Jim Schnur The relationship between politics and access to navigable waterways and potable water resources has…
Coyotes evolve with humans – even in urban settings
Top: Coyotes are found in every Florida county although they’re more likely to be heard than seen. Photo…
Five “Volunteers of the Year” set record for Give A Day for the Bay
[printfriendly] It’s an impressive accomplishment when a volunteer attends every one of the half-dozen Tampa Bay Estuary Program…
Women science stars: from biology to big bang –why did you become a scientist? (Part 3 of 3)
[printfriendly] By Sigrid Tidmore It’s easy to understand why kids grow up and want to be movie stars,…
Grass really is ‘greener’ on other side of street in community experiment
Homes in Norman, OK, development with green infrastructure retained more nutrients than the half that were conventionally built…
Learning Gate Bioblitz brings students together with scientists
Top: Students examine lettuce plants for pests with help from experts at the Learning Gate Bioblitz. Photos by…
New stormwater manual expands options for developers
[printfriendly] It’s somewhat ironic that the most densely developed county in Florida also will soon have the most…
Sustainability expert Jon Butts walks the walk
By Victoria Parsons Some sustainability experts sit in air-conditioned offices and make wise recommendations about how governments, big…
Putting it in perspective: Scientists speak out on sewage
When headlines this summer warned that extreme high rainfall had forced cities and counties to release untreated or…