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Regional Resiliency Summit Scheduled for May 9 & 10
The Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council and its Regional Resiliency Coalition will be hosting the fourth Regional Resiliency…
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“Poop Sleuthers” chase down sources of fecal pathogens
Across the state, beaches close when high levels of fecal bacteria are found. Beyond the general “ick” factor,…
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…
Future of the Region Awards Recognize Initiatives across Tampa Bay
The Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council (TBRPC) recognized 13 notable initiatives and one individual at its 30th annual…
Florida Panthers Confirmed in Hillsborough County
We’ve been hearing the rumors for years – someone spotted an elusive Florida panther in Hillsborough County, far…
Waste Disposal goes High-Tech in Tampa
Farmers have been composting waste materials for centuries to turn them back into nutrients for their crops. Still,…
By the Numbers: Saving water adds up
A years-long drought, coupled with a rapidly increasing population, is stretching water supplies across the region. Watering restrictions…
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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…