At Sixty, Silent Spring Still Inspires
One gorgeous March afternoon, I am sitting with my students next to a large pond on Eckerd College’s…
A Bridge Over Troubled Water
Old Tampa Bay – the bay segment north of the Gandy Bridge where tidal circulation is restricted –…
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…
Urban stream: Not always an oxymoron
The concept of an “urban stream” might seem like an oxymoron, but restoration efforts across the state are…
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.
USF lab brings international experience back to Tampa Bay
It’s strange to think that people living in Southeast Asia and the Amazon rainforest might know more about…
Welcome to FAQE
Our goal has always been to create science-based content written for readers who aren't scientists, That can be challenging so we've started an FAQE -- Frequently Asked Questions about Estuaries -- to explain terms that might not be fully clear in the context of a news article.
Scroll Down the Manatee County Ballot to have a Voice in Environmental Lands Management
Manatee County voters will have a voice on how best to preserve and manage environmental lands. Scroll down…
Protect Magical Outback Key
Walk with me. It’s almost dawn. You park at the far end of the Fort De Soto Park…