Could a Magic Jet Ski reduce red tide?
Dave Tomasko doesn’t usually joke about red tide in Sarasota Bay, but he can’t help but smile about…
When can we go back in the water?
By Erica Moulton As we recover from yet another massive hurricane hitting our communities, I’ve gotten a lot…
“Nutrient fingerprints” help researchers track pollution
With multiple sources of pollutants spilling into Tampa Bay – but limited funding to address them all –…
Managing Stormwater: The human impact on urban water cycles
By Lara Milligan, Pinellas County Natural Resources Agent I would be willing to bet that if I asked…
“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,…
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,…
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…
Pinellas County’s Focus on Green Infrastructure to Increase Sustainability and Resilience
The Resilient Pinellas Action Plan, released in June, has identified a number of initiatives for the County to…
Business Leaders Band Together to Mitigate Stormwater Pollution
Business leaders in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties are banding together to address water quality efforts as part of…