Floridians need a constitutional right to clean water
By Joseph Bonasia, chair of the Florida Rights of Nature Network Red tide is again plaguing southwest Florida…
Researchers Look at Ways to Control Red Tide
While most research on red tide is focused on what causes it and how to track its path,…
Wanting it to all go away
We all want the disaster and controversy around Piney Point to go away. For many of us in…
A Bridge Over Troubled Water
Old Tampa Bay – the bay segment north of the Gandy Bridge where tidal circulation is restricted –…
Hillsborough Unanimously Approves Summer Fertilizer Ban
The time is right for Hillsborough County to pass an ordinance that effectively controls fertilizer applications during the…
Beyond the Beaten Path to the Beach
Visitors from all over the world come to Pinellas County to bask on its beautiful beaches. But Pat…
Planning for red tide can mitigate impacts more effectively
Floridians should plan for harmful algal blooms in much the same way they prepare for hurricanes, says Jennifer…
Stand up for stormwater ponds
Monitoring water quality in man-made lakes -- also known as stormwater retention ponds -- is critical to preventing water pollution.
By the Numbers: Fertilizer Doesn’t Add Up
Tampa Bay is healthier than it’s been since the 1970s because local governments and businesses have invested over…
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…