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…
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…
Excess stormwater creates wastewater problems
When more than 15 inches of rain fell on the Tampa Bay region over a two-week period last…
Delaney Creek stormwater system targeted for makeover
by Victoria Parsons With stormwater ranked as an important source of contaminants to Tampa Bay, local governments most…
Seagrasses get the attention but benthos make a difference
20-year EPC monitoring study shows benthic index improvement By Marcia Biggs A heady seabreeze is blowing in from…
Fertilizer 101: Education campaigns focus on water quality
Just 10 years ago, few homeowners recognized the link between a lush green lawn and the sick green…
Eckerd students push limits on aquatic toxicity research
Top photo courtesy Eckerd College. Along with freshwater fish and coral larva, Eckerd students looked at the impact…
Street sweepers: “The first defense against pollution”
[printfriendly] [su_pullquote align=”right”]The city’s full-time street-sweeping crew includes (left to right) Croskey, Antonio Tambone and Larry Roberts. (A…
Capturing Stormwater Can Take Innovation, Imagination
To paraphrase Rodney Dangerfield, stormwater don’t get no respect. It’s just rain mixed with the stuff from our…
The Real Cost of Fertilizer
By Victoria Parsons From a perfectly straight-forward perspective, lawn fertilizer in Florida is a pretty good value. For…