Peter SchorschDecember 10, 2019
2min1239
He will serve as Deputy Secretary for Ecosystem Restoration
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Peter SchorschDecember 10, 2019
Peter SchorschDecember 9, 2019
4min1038
These ordinances are a distraction from the real problem
Ryan NicolOctober 3, 2019
6min434
The EAA reservoir will aim to store water to stem the spread blue-green algae.
Janelle Irwin TaylorAugust 3, 2019
3min397
The perpetrator is charged with 11 felonies.
Jim TurnerMarch 12, 2019
7min335
"California doesn’t have this kind of fire threat.”
Renzo DowneyJanuary 2, 2019
3min765
$60,000 will benefit the site damaged by Hurricane Michael in October 2018.
Guest AuthorOctober 19, 2018
7min605
It is often said that campaigning is easier than governing. This is especially true concerning the environment, where Floridian’s love of the outdoors, our tourism, our farming, and our housing all intersect. These interests deserve thoughtful consideration beyond the platitudes required by today’s election and media cycle. Whoever wins Florida’s upcoming elections will — or […]
Ryan NicolOctober 4, 2018
3min348
Amid widespread beach closures across South Florida Thursday because of the appearance of red tide, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced it will offer $3 million in grants to help counties deal with the outbreak. Palm Beach announced the closure of all county beaches Thursday. Miami-Dade also joined in after red tide was found […]
Janelle Irwin TaylorSeptember 18, 2018
4min368
Gov. Rick Scott is putting another $4 million toward red tide funding for local communities impacted by the outbreak. The Tuesday announcement brings the total Florida Department of Environmental Protection funding available so far to $13 million. Red tide has been spreading north along Florida’s Gulf Coast for much of the late summer. It’s plagued Pinellas […]
A.G. GancarskiSeptember 12, 2018
7min889
Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis rolled out environmental proposals, a key component of his general election messaging, on Wednesday. DeSantis’ plan includes Everglades restoration, along with protection of beaches, the state’s water supply (including the use of reclaimed water), parks, springs, and air. Among the proposal’s highlights: advocacy for a fracking ban and opposition to offshore […]