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The Everglades, “It is a river of grass.” Marjory Stoneman Douglas Courtesy Friends of the Everglades
“The miracle of the light pours over the green and brown expanse of saw grass and of water, shining and slow-moving below, the grass and the water that is the […]
The Gulf Shellfish Institute, All Clams on Deck Courtesy The Gulf Shellfish Institute
The Gulf Shellfish Institute wants to plant over a million southern hard clams on five acres in Little Bokeelia Bay, just off Pine Island. State environmental managers have already given […]
A wildfire burning near the US Highway 98 is picture, in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, U.S, May 6, 2020. in this still image taken from the social media video. Ryan Debran/via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT.
Florida has spent months battling wildfires during one of the worst droughts in its history. Just as the water tables finally start bouncing back and the smoky haze clears out, […]
Charlotte County Commission Public Hearing
Charlotte County Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in Room 119 of the Charlotte County Administration Center, 18500 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte. […]
Sun setting at the Peace River Courtesy SWFMD
Florida’s drought is slamming the Upper Peace River, and things aren’t looking good. Right now, there’s so little rain that about 15 miles of the river are on track to […]
Sea turtle season begins May 1st
People in Southwest Florida really care about their environment. They witness the damage from pollution, rapid development, and overbuilding firsthand. You’ll meet folks who are passionate about protecting wildlife: Florida […]
Earth Day 2026 courtesy earthday.org
Earth Day originated 56 years ago as a grassroots “teach-in” in the United States. Now, it draws millions around the world, all taking a moment to acknowledge our shared responsibility […]
Florida wetlands
Federal oversight of Florida’s wetlands just got a vigorous nod from the courts. On Friday, the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C. confirmed that federal agencies, not the state, […]
Sarasota Bay courtesy of sarasotabay.org
Sarasota Bay is holding strong, even after a 14,000-gallon wastewater spill in early March 2026. The city reported the spill came from West John Ringling Causeway Park, where erosion from […]
Florida under construction
Maintaining a household in Florida has grown more difficult over the past few years. Housing prices climb higher every year. Property taxes are constantly on the rise, and the pace […]
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