Tampa Bay Water explores new water sources as region’s population grows
Tampa Bay Water (TBW) is evaluating a series of proposals that would provide water for the anticipated half-million…
Extension “boots on the ground” addresses natural resource challenges
While classes in canning are still a staple at county Extension offices across Florida, the University of Florida’s…
Agency on Bay and Coastal Management celebrates 40 years
Forty years ago, following concerted efforts by residents troubled as water quality in Tampa Bay steadily declined, the…
Welcome summer with a rain garden
For most Tampa Bay residents, protecting our lakes, streams and bay from stormwater pollution means changing bad habits…
Celebrate Stormwater Stewardship Month in May
Stormwater runoff is the largest single source of pollution in Tampa Bay – but it’s also the place…
Managers call for tweaking targets as Old Tampa Bay nears tipping point
Old Tampa Bay, the segment north of the Gandy Bridge between Pinellas and Hillsborough counties, has long been…
Living shorelines a bright spot after 2024 Hurricane Season
As the Tampa Bay region slowly but surely rebuilds infrastructure ranging from beaches to the baseball stadium, one…
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…
“Nutrient fingerprints” help researchers track pollution
With multiple sources of pollutants spilling into Tampa Bay – but limited funding to address them all –…
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…