New Computer Model Right on Target
[printfriendly][easy-media med=”1822″ size=”360,300″ align=”left”]A hundred years ago, Mark Twain famously decried “lies, damned lies and statistics” promulgated by politicians.…
“Illegal Weed” Causes Ecological Damage
[printfriendly]Nope, we’re not talking about the weed on the ballot later this year – we’re talking about weeds,…
Seasons of Salt
[printfriendly]Salinity zones support diverse wildlife [easy-media med=”1216″ size=”300,400″ align=”right”]Those of us who enjoy being outdoors on bay area waterways have…
Out of Sight, Out of Mind — Underground Petroleum Storage Tanks
[printfriendly] By Sonia C. Lavina With the state continuing to face difficult economic times, legislators must decide on…
Project Aims to Improve Water Quality in Old Tampa Bay
[printfriendly] By Marcia Biggs SAFETY HARBOR — One can hardly find a more cerebral place on Tampa Bay…
Look at Alternatives Before Using Synthetic Chemical Pesticides
[printfriendly] By Pam Brown As residents of Florida, we enjoy wonderful weather almost year-round. But our moderate winter…
Air Pollution Tops Other Sources of Contamination in Tampa Bay
More than half the nitrogen entering Tampa Bay is coming from air pollution, primarily from cars and power…
How Does Tampa Bay Stack Up
[printfriendly] By Victoria Parsons With the national organization Restore America’s Estuaries (R.A.E.) hosting its sixth annual conference at…
UF Research Examines How Common Pesticide Mixes May Affect Be Die-Offs
[printfriendly] Researchers have investigated possible reasons ranging from hive-infecting mites to cell phone-tower radiation since reports of widespread…
Piney Point: Back from the Brink?
Piney Point: Back from the Brink? Bay managers hope they’re prepared for the 2002 hurricane season. Harsh lessons…