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Diamonds have nothing on PFAS
From a lab experiment gone wrong to a secret government operation, how forever chemicals went from revolutionary invention…
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Avoiding PFAS: Easier said than done
First, the good news: most Tampa Bay residents don’t need to worry about PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances)…
Potentially dangerous levels of PFAS found in surface waters, fish and sediment across the Tampa Bay region
Like DDT when it was first introduced in the 1930s, PFAS were originally considered miracle products. They made…
Community Wildlife Corridor celebrates with fourth annual Plantapolooza
Chad Hardy didn’t intend to give away thousands of native plants every year during Plantapolooza. It started as…
Florida Birding and Nature Festival rescheduled for spring
The 2024 hurricane season, which devastated natural lands across the Tampa Bay region, had a silver lining for…
Corridor Compatible Communities guidelines work in urban settings too
The new Design Guidelines for Corridor Compatible Communities outline best practices for developing new communities near the 18-million-acre…
Charlie Hunsicker: In the right place at the right time
Charlie Hunsicker built his career on being in the right place at the right time – and everyone…
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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…