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The original snowbirds return to Tampa Bay
American white pelicans are clearly related to our native brown pelican, but their enormous size, stark-white plumage and…
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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…
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…
Save lives: Participate in the 32nd Annual Fishing Line Cleanup
Fishing line is the leading cause of death for Florida pelicans, and causes thousands more deaths among birds…
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…
Courtney Campbell Causeway construction may offer a “once in a generation opportunity” to restore Old Tampa Bay
As the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) considers expanding the Courtney Campbell Causeway, environmental leaders are calling for…
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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…