September 21, 2023
Environment
Despite significant planning efforts, Everglades restoration progress impeded by financial, procedural barriers
Although planning for Everglades restoration projects has advanced considerably over the past two years, financial, procedural, and policy constraints have impeded project implementation, says a new congressionally mandated report from the National Research Council.
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Published on 2/6/2017
Poisoning a River of Grass
Due to a variety of factors, toxic algal blooms are an added threat to the unique Everglades ecosystem.
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Published on 1/25/2017
Electrons: Recasting the solar battle
In the grand scheme of electrical power generation in Florida, solar power is still a pipsqueak, accounting for less than a percent of the power generated...
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Published on 12/28/2016
Life after citrus
With citrus devastated by greening, some growers are letting their land sit idle. Others are trying new crops.
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Published on 11/28/2016
Sea change at SeaWorld
A new management team is trying to rebuild SeaWorld. Can the iconic attraction succeed without killer whale shows?
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Published on 11/28/2016
Ghost story: Protecting the rare ghost orchid
A rare plant draws plenty of visitors to a state park in southwest Florida, including some who don't want to just look at it.
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Published on 11/28/2016
FWC approves unprecedented effort to protect vulnerable Florida wildlife
At its November meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a proposal to designate 13 new Critical Wildlife Areas and improve five existing CWAs.
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Published on 11/17/2016
FIU's environmental research expands
FIU will expand its scientific environmental research capabilities by joining a new venture with the Rookery Bay Reserve in Collier County.
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Published on 11/16/2016
Free admission into Florida state parks in honor of Veterans Day
Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that Florida State Parks will be offering free admission at Florida's 174 state parks for all families and visitors tomorrow, Veterans Day, in recognition of all those who have served and are currently serving in our U.S. military.
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Published on 11/10/2016
Screwworm detected on additional Florida Keys
Following the first announcement on Oct. 3, 2016, of the confirmation of New World screwworms in Big Pine Key, Florida, the United States Department of Agriculture and Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services today announced that the screwworm has also been detected on the keys listed below, which are all west of Big Pine and No Name keys and in close proximity
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Published on 11/7/2016
Cherry Lake Tree Farm Wins Commissioner's Agricultural Environmental Leadership Award
Over the past five years, Cherry Lake Tree Farm has reduced its water consumption by 15 percent, while simultaneously increasing its production by 15 percent. This was achieved through the implementation of best practices, new technology and innovative production management techniques.
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Published on 11/4/2016
Jones Potato Farm Wins Commissioner's Agricultural Environmental Leadership Award
Jones' operation provides the potato industry a solid footing to kick off the fresh potato season. Green beans are used as a rotational crop, beneficial as a nitrogen fixer and soil builder. Cover crops are primarily used to maintain soil health, and for erosion control.
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Published on 11/4/2016
Alliance Dairies Wins Commissioner's Agricultural Environmental Leadership Award
Alliance is committed to using best management practices (BMPs) as part of the company's sustainable agriculture mission. All water is recycled on the dairy (except for cleaning, cow cooling and consumption). In addition, more than 80 percent of sand used in bedding is recycled.
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Published on 11/4/2016
Florida farms singled out for environmental leadership
Florida's farmers and ranchers not only fuel our people and economy, they have proven themselves as responsible and innovative stewards of our land and world-renowned natural resources.
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Published on 11/4/2016
Bees are crucial to Florida's environment, agriculture and economy
Bees, please don't buzz off!
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Published on 11/1/2016
Babcock Ranch: A place in the sun
Babcock Ranch's solar center will be ready for the community's first residents next year.
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Published on 10/26/2016
More than 3,000 acres of environmentally sensitive ranch land preserved in Polk, Okeechobee
The Governor and Cabinet today unanimously approved the preservation of more than 3,000 acres of environmentally sensitive agricultural lands in Polk and Okeechobee counties, while allowing the land and agriculture operations to continue to contribute to Florida's economy.
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Published on 10/25/2016
Naturally occurring red tide confirmed in southwest Florida
Red tide is a naturally occurring microscopic algae that has been documented along Florida's Gulf Coast since the 1840's and occurs every year. Blooms, or higher-than-normal concentrations, of the Florida red tide alga, Karenia brevis, frequently occur in the Gulf of Mexico at this time of year (late summer or early fall).
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Published on 9/28/2016
Florida DEP setting the record straight on Mosaic New Wales facility sinkhole
DEP's priority is always the safety of Floridians and our environment.
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Published on 9/21/2016
Florida sinkhole to cost Mosaic up to $50 million to fix
A massive leak of contaminated water through a sinkhole at a Mosaic Co fertilizer facility in Florida will cost it $20 million to $50 million to fix, a company executive said on Tuesday.
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Published on 9/21/2016
Mosaic: New Wales water loss incident
Mosaic is using ground water well P-4 to recover water that was lost as a result of the sinkhole formation. The well, which is 24-inches in diameter and 800 feet deep, is located west of the south gyp stack and is shown in the photo at right.
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Published on 9/19/2016
Bloom and bust: Algae takes a heavy toll on Florida tourism
The harmful algae bloom affecting some South Florida beaches has driven away half of people considering visiting the Sunshine State and could deter nearly three-fourths of those thinking of traveling to the affected counties, a new study shows.
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Published on 8/5/2016
Environmental Regulation Commission approves Florida-specific human health criteria
After years of development, moving forward with rules is critical for protection of Floridians.
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Published on 7/27/2016
Statement from Florida's DEP Secretary about changing water quality standards
"DEP and EPA are strengthening Florida's water quality standards, not weakening them. Moving forward with the proposed criteria is critical to better protect Floridians' health because the criteria nearly doubles the number of chemicals that the department will be able to regulate. The proposed rule sets stringent and protective criteria for 39 chemicals that currently have no limits."
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Published on 7/27/2016
Drawing a line in the sand
Walton County grapples with beach public access questions.
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Published on 7/27/2016
