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Bird populations are plummeting but citizen-scientists can help
Scientists estimate that North American bird populations have declined by nearly 3 billion since 1970. While it would be…
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Native landscapes can help restore Florida’s biodiversity
As gardeners across Tampa Bay contemplate replacing their cold-damaged plants or landscaping with new plants amidst the ongoing…
Student Visionaries to Showcase Future of Tampa Bay’s Resilience at 2026 Design Challenge
The next generation of planners and designers will converge at the University of South Florida to present bold…
eDNA deployed in the Everglades could help track invasive species in Tampa Bay
Environmental DNA, or eDNA, which allows early detection of invasive species by monitoring cellular material (like skin or…
Call for entries: 2026 Future of the Region Awards
Last year, environmental leaders and programs swept the stage at the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council (TBRPC) 31st…
Gulf Coast Trail to connect Pinellas to Naples
You can’t walk, run or bike it just yet, but ambitious plans to link Tampa Bay with Naples…
Freezing temperatures, ongoing drought increase risk of wildfires this spring
If all those dead brown branches and leaves in your yard are making you unhappy, just be glad…
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Protect Blue Carbon
Blue carbon — when greenhouse gases are captured by coastal ecosystems like mangroves and seagrasses — can play a critical role in protecting against climate change.
Bird Stewards Protect Beach-Nesting Birds
Holiday weekends at Fort De Soto County Park typically mean wall-to-wall people on the beach adjacent to the…
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…