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Hurricane’s fury can benefit wetlands, such as at Myakka River State Park
10/31/2024
Director’s Note: Is it safe to go into the water?
10/30/2024
It’s that time again: “Fall back” AND check your irrigation timer
10/28/2024
Fortuitous winds have kept a large red tide bloom away from Sarasota and Manatee beaches
10/28/2024
Who to call at FWC about lost, displaced, or derelict vessels, waterway debris
10/25/2024
How back-to-back hurricanes impacted Florida’s Gulf Coast
10/23/2024
Director’s Note: Red tides and Midnight Pass – what are we seeing out there?
10/23/2024
Hurricanes Helene & Milton cause Sarasota Bay Fest 2024 to be postponed
10/17/2024
Rivers across Tampa Bay still experiencing major, moderate flooding
10/16/2024
FDOH urges Floridians to avoid floodwaters and prevent exposure to Vibrio Vulnificus
10/15/2024
Post-storm update from Sarasota Bay Estuary Program director Dave Tomasko
10/15/2024
DOH-Sarasota Issues Water Quality Health Advisory for Venice Beach, North Jetty Beach
10/15/2024
DOH-Sarasota recommends post-storm safety tips
10/15/2024
Milton and Helene: A tale of two storm surges
10/15/2024
Lido Beach closed to the public until further notice
10/4/2024
Boating safety alert: FWC urges caution following Hurricane Helene
10/4/2024
For Tampa Bay, Helene was the worst storm in a century
10/4/2024
‘Flood Hub’ director: Flooding will continue unless Fla. stormwater systems are updated
10/4/2024
Florida DOH urges everyone to be aware of health risks associated with flooding
10/4/2024
Helene reopened Midnight Pass, but for how long?
10/3/2024
Save the Date! Second Annual BayFest will be held on November 2nd
10/2/2024
Federal judge backs the EPA in a Florida water quality dispute
10/2/2024
U.S. plan doubles the acres designated as critical habitat for manatees in Florida
10/2/2024
State of Florida declares State Of Emergency over potential Hurricane Helene
9/24/2024
Sarasota County, City of Venice offering sandbags to residents
9/23/2024
FWC Commissioners approve amendment making derelict vessel removals easier for local governments
9/19/2024
South Jetty repairs are underway
9/18/2024
Florida’s freshwater supplies can’t keep up with population growth
9/17/2024
Myakka wetlands showcase a filtration system at work
9/17/2024
As Florida faces water shortage, watchdog group urges state to use a more long-term planning process
9/9/2024
Florida Dept. of Health warning of mosquito-borne illness in many Florida counties
9/9/2024
Sarasota Bay is still recovering from Hurricane Debby, which dropped record-breaking rain
9/9/2024
Tropical Storm Debby devastated turtle nests, degraded Sarasota Bay water quality
9/6/2024
Experimental project aims to mitigate the effects of red tide
9/6/2024
Sarasota County secures 656-acre conservation easement of Longino Ranch, Inc. property
9/6/2024
Coastal flooding is getting more common, even on sunny days
9/4/2024
Sarasota County staff explain causes of flooding from Hurricane Debby
8/29/2024
Sarasota Bay Estuary Program announces projects at G.T. Bray Park in Bradenton
8/27/2024
Registration now open for 19th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop on Nov. 7th
8/27/2024
Sarasota County to offer sandbags ahead of forecasted rain
8/23/2024
Town of Longboat Key warns about excessive rainfall, potential flooding
8/23/2024
SWFWMD to hold virtual public workshop on ranking water bodies
8/21/2024
Debby causes a sewage spill and a mess for Sarasota Bay
8/19/2024
Experts warn Sarasota Bay water quality suffers after Debby
8/15/2024
Agency on Bay Management expands
8/13/2024
Myakka wetlands reduce downstream flooding
8/12/2024
Tropical Storm Debby brought some Florida lakes and rivers to record levels
8/12/2024
Applications for SWFWMD Splash! school grants are due Sept. 6th
8/12/2024
City of North Port, Sarasota County prepare for possible Myakka River flooding
8/8/2024
Historic rain from Debby tapers off, but flooding displaces many in Sarasota, Manatee
8/7/2024
DOH-Sarasota urges residents to follow flood safety tips
8/7/2024
Sewage spills inundate local waterways after Debby's downpours
8/7/2024
Cleaning up Venice’s Roberts Bay one drop at a time: reef balls installed under docks
8/6/2024
Natural ponds remove nitrogen more effectively than stormwater ponds
8/5/2024
Governor issues emergency declaration for 54 Florida counties ahead of potential storm
8/2/2024
Florida businesses encouraged to report flood damage
7/31/2024
Palma Sola Bay water quality update from the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program
7/19/2024
Water quality update on Little Sarasota Bay from the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program
7/19/2024
As pollution plagues Florida lakes, state spends millions to manage invasive plants
7/19/2024
Venice reassures residents about PFAS compounds in drinking water
7/8/2024
Sarasota County to host public meeting on climate-related flood, storm surge study
7/3/2024
State of Florida updates stormwater regulations
7/3/2024
Historic rainstorm poses first storm management test of the year to Sarasota
6/20/2024
SBEP: Historic rainfall deals Sarasota Bay water quality a setback
6/20/2024
Research finds dolphins with elevated mercury levels in Florida and Georgia
6/17/2024
EPA is asked to set blue-green algae toxin standards for Florida
6/17/2024
Florida agriculture fuels algae blooms — how much remains unclear.
6/17/2024
Volunteers needed to help monitor bay health
6/17/2024
USF Ocean Circulation Lab braces for a busy hurricane season
6/11/2024
SBEP Director’s Note: The data (and the fish) show that the bay is getting better
6/6/2024
Florida homebuyers are getting more transparency about flood history
6/5/2024
The focus at Warm Mineral Springs Park turns from demolition to restoration
6/3/2024
Environmental groups ask the feds to set Florida water quality standards for algae bloom toxins
5/31/2024
Mote and partners receive $3.2 million from DEP to combat harmful algal blooms
5/28/2024
Outdoor burn ban in effect for North Port
5/23/2024
US Circuit Court of Appeals nixes Florida’s request for a stay in a wetlands permitting fight
5/21/2024
Caloosahatchee River discharges and the duration of red tide events
5/17/2024
Florida's outdated urban drainage systems cause more flooding, but there is a natural solution
5/14/2024
New Sarasota County Neighborhood Best Practices program provides tools to build healthy communities
5/2/2024
Governor announces investments in Wildlife Corridor, red tide mitigation
4/29/2024
First-of-its-kind study shows Florida Wildlife Corridor eases worst impacts of climate change
4/19/2024
South Palma Sola Bay passes bacteria testing, north bay under scrutiny
4/18/2024
How beach groins protect Longboat Key’s sand
4/18/2024
Switch to green wastewater infrastructure could reduce emissions and provide huge savings, new resea
4/16/2024
UF/IFAS launches landscape water use survey
4/16/2024
U.S. District judge nails down decision in wetlands case
4/15/2024
Seawalls can now be up to 6 feet tall on Longboat Key
4/11/2024
CHNEP annual photo contest is underway! Deadline for submissions is July 1st
4/11/2024
Longboat Key Commission votes to allow additional freeboard with possible expansion
4/4/2024
Florida Legislature lets local governments make their own fertilizer rules, bans again
4/4/2024
Cost of watering lawns in Florida? Not so bad compared to other states
4/3/2024
Finding ways to anchor dunes, Naples Botanical Garden looks at how different plants grow and survive
4/3/2024
Judge: PACE home resilience loans must be included on tax rolls statewide
4/3/2024
U.S. losing valuable wetlands at alarming rate
4/1/2024
Lake Okeechobee water is heading to Florida’s coasts. What that means for red tide.
3/28/2024
New surveys will provide updated report on Longboat Key canal conditions
3/28/2024
Mote Marine Laboratory provides critical role for potential rescue of endangered smalltooth sawfish
3/28/2024
Fertilizer restriction begins April 1 in North Port
3/28/2024
NOAA announces plans to begin rescuing sick sawfish amid a mysterious die-off
3/28/2024
FDEP invites public input on new water quality credit program
3/21/2024
Report: Sarasota Bay ecosystem gets clean bill of health
3/21/2024
Sarasota Bay Estuary Program releases 2023 water quality report card
3/19/2024
State seeks to speed up decision in wetlands permitting case
3/13/2024
Environmental groups oppose a stay in the fight over wetlands permitting in Florida
3/11/2024
UPDATE: Beach reopened after stranded whale removed from Service Club Park beach in Venice
3/11/2024
Seagrasses in the Gulf of Mexico could be overgrazed by migrating herbivores due to warming waters
3/11/2024
Experts: Flooding puts flat Florida at risk
3/8/2024
SWFWMD launches “Water 101” campaign
3/8/2024
Allowed freeboard height would increase under Longboat Key ordinance
3/8/2024
Spring break beachgoers should know about the dangers of rip currents
3/8/2024
Empower communities: Become a Sarasota County “Energy Coach”
3/4/2024
The Atlantic is hotter, earlier. That’s a bad sign for hurricane season, Florida corals
3/1/2024
NOAA rolls out new tool to predict river levels
2/29/2024
Florida DEP seeks stay on judicial ruling that removes its authority over wetland permits
2/29/2024
Climate change is throwing the water cycle into chaos across the U.S.
2/29/2024
Univ. Miami developing artificial reef modules to reduce coastal flooding
2/29/2024
UF Study: About half of Floridians not aware of local water restrictions
2/29/2024
Photographer: Inland development is destroying Florida’s coastal freshwater wetlands
2/23/2024
Quick Point Nature Preserve gets boardwalk repairs, new signage
2/22/2024
USF’s ‘Flood Hub’ is helping the state look into resiliency needs
2/21/2024
Judge rejects handing over wetland permitting duties to the State of Florida
2/19/2024
Report: Florida received D– in coastal management and sea level rise preparations
2/15/2024
FEMA releases updated flood maps for Sarasota County
2/14/2024
Crucial system of ocean currents is heading for a collapse due to climate change
2/12/2024
Listening tour to highlight North Port’s new Natural Resources Division
2/12/2024
New NASA mission could help Lake Okeechobee, red tide in Florida
2/7/2024
FEMA issues new flood maps for Sarasota County
2/6/2024
Sarasota County to consider ordinance create an anchoring limitation area in Venice
2/2/2024
Sarasota County to move forward on Roberts Bay anchoring area
2/2/2024
New pathway recommended for future of Warm Mineral Springs Park
2/2/2024
UCF researchers estimate cost to tourism of 2018 red tide at $2.7 billion
1/30/2024
Sarasota Bay water quality is better... Why?
1/29/2024
Mote launches sustainable farming program with Sarasota County
1/26/2024
Study: White House rule dramatically deregulates wetlands, streams and drinking water
1/26/2024
Flooding, groundwater rise can have impact on septic systems
1/25/2024
Saltwater intrusion, an emerging water quality issue below our feet
1/25/2024
UF/IFAS: Timing of fertilizer ordinances impacts water quality
1/24/2024
A controversial report says there is not enough evidence proving fertilizer bans help water quality
1/24/2024
Sarasota County surveying residents about the composition of their drinking water lines
1/19/2024
Good water quality leads SBEP to propose transition from restoration plan to protection plan
1/18/2024
Thousands of Florida homes flood repeatedly. You’re not allowed to know which ones.
1/16/2024
New UF report says it’s unclear if fertilizer bans stop pollution. Not everyone agrees.
1/12/2024
Flooding concerns rise amid intensifying impacts of rainstorms
1/11/2024
FWC completes habitat restoration at Warm Mineral Springs
1/5/2024
Apply now for Sarasota Bay Partners grants
1/3/2024
Florida Cabinet approves ‘critical’ conservation easement in Southwest Florida
1/2/2024
Fertilizer legislation likely to be included in 2024 Florida Legislative session
1/2/2024
A quest to get an amendment guaranteeing a right to clean water pushed back
1/2/2024
New study identifies Florida’s potential invasive species threats
12/19/2023
USF scientists lead a grant to better forecast sargassum blooms for coastal communities
12/18/2023
Bobby Jones Golf Course reopens with a classic design and new features
12/18/2023
Sarasota EcoSummit tackles development, pollution and water quality
12/12/2023
Drought vs deluge: Rainfall totals either too little or too much on each of Florida’s coasts
12/11/2023
EPA proposes revising certain water quality standards for Florida’s waters
12/5/2023
Florida discontinues manatee winter feeding program after seagrass conditions improve
12/5/2023
2024 CHNEP Nature Calendars are now available
12/4/2023
Timetable to replace lead water pipes could be accelerated
12/1/2023
Gulf Stream weakening now 99% certain, and ramifications will be global
12/1/2023
EcoSummit focuses on coping with Sarasota’s growth
11/30/2023
USF survey finds that many homeowners don't realize they're unprotected from flooding risks
11/30/2023
Sea turtle nests break records on US beaches, but global warming threatens their survival
11/27/2023
What does an El Niño winter mean for Florida red tide?
11/27/2023
Many Floridians with private wells don’t know how to take care of them
11/27/2023
Registration for 2024 Scallopalooza is now open
11/27/2023
Bobby Jones Golf Club and Nature Park grand reopening slated for Dec. 15
11/20/2023
The public gets involved in plans for Sarasota’s Bobby Jones Nature Park
11/20/2023
Sarasota Bay is important to offshore fisheries
11/17/2023
Go slow, look out below when on the water this Manatee Awareness Month
11/16/2023
Canal maintenance update leaves Longboat Key commissioners confused
11/16/2023
Local experts search for red tide answers
11/15/2023
Sarasota Bay Water Quality Improving
11/14/2023
Sarasota celebrates completion of water plant rehabilitation project
11/14/2023
SWFWMD declares Modified Phase I Water Shortage, limits some counties to once a week irrigation
11/14/2023
Nature Park at Bobby Jones community input meeting set for Nov. 15
11/13/2023
Sarasota Bay Estuary Program: Area water quality has improved, thanks to multiple projects
11/13/2023
Keeping Florida coastlines and oceans a key part of the economy is threatened by climate change
11/13/2023
Instead of new homes, Sarasota golf course land could become key to bay water quality
11/8/2023
Mote records highest number of green sea turtle nests in Venice
11/8/2023
Flash Sale this week only: Eco-Summit tickets are half-price!
11/1/2023
Marine heat waves are becoming more severe, scientists said at a recent Gulf of Mexico meeting
10/31/2023
Nov. 3rd ribbon-cutting planned for "FISH Preserve" in Cortez
10/24/2023
Florida scientists are mapping red tide fish kills to help regulate fishing afterward
10/24/2023
State multi-year plan sought for water-related projects
10/24/2023
Fish and Wildlife Service proposes a sprawling conservation area in the Everglades watershed
10/24/2023
New study projects sea level rise to drain Florida’s financial future
10/16/2023
Sarasota Bay water quality is the best it’s been in 8 years. Can we keep it that way?
10/13/2023
Will Florida manatees be listed as an endangered species again? Feds to review data.
10/13/2023
Higel Marine Park to close for maintenance Oct. 17-18
10/13/2023
FPL investigation underway after failure of some LBK underground transformers
10/4/2023
UPDATE: Price Boulevard in North Port reopened after repairs caused by rain, subsidence
10/4/2023
Proposed conservation area could help protect the Florida Wildlife Corridor
10/2/2023
Mote’s Sea Turtle Protection initiative urges boaters to ‘Go Slow for Those Below&rquo;
10/2/2023
No Swim Advisory LIFTED for Siesta Key, Casperson Beach
9/29/2023
Native Florida plants could be part of the solution to state's flooding, water quality problems
9/26/2023
Longboat Key restores a lagoon’s link to Sarasota Bay
9/25/2023
Florida looks to increase number of wetland mitigation banks, credits available to developers
9/20/2023
Island mayors question Palma Sola Causeway resiliency
9/20/2023
Flood Insurance discount available to residents of the City of Sarasota
9/19/2023
Biden administration restores the power of states and tribes to review projects to protect waterways
9/15/2023
The secret life of dolphins: What 50 years of research is uncovering in Sarasota Bay
9/15/2023
Researchers: Coastal ecosystems will drown if world warms above 2°C
9/15/2023
Longboat’s beaches withstood Idalia’s surge, but flooding still prevailed. How?
9/14/2023
Mote Marine Lab hosts workshop on red tide mitigation tools
9/14/2023
Greer (Beer Can) Island accessible again via Canal 1A
9/11/2023
Flesh-eating bacteria lurk in post-hurricane floodwaters. Here’s how to stay safe.
9/11/2023
NASA scientists test new tool for tracking algal blooms
9/11/2023
Carl Hiaasen to headline upcoming EcoSummit in Sarasota
9/11/2023
Supply chain delays Anna Maria Island Bridge water main work
9/6/2023
No-swim advisory issued for Palma Sola beach after countywide swim advisory lifted
9/5/2023
The EPA removes federal protections for most of the country’s wetlands
8/31/2023
What’s the connection between climate change and hurricanes?
8/31/2023
Celebrate National Estuaries Week with the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program!
8/24/2023
Derelict vessels are often a nuisance in Sarasota and Manatee waters
8/24/2023
Warm water combined with an algal bloom could be behind dead fish in Manatee County
8/22/2023
UF study promotes reducing outdoor water usage
8/22/2023
Scientist: An ‘alarming level’ of PFAS compounds found in some Florida drinking water
8/21/2023
Nonprofits pair up to preserve Celery Fields
8/18/2023
A Florida journalist reflects on his reporting of seagrass losses in estuaries across the state
8/17/2023
Gulf of Mexico hit highest sea surface temperature in recorded history
8/16/2023
SWFWMD to hold virtual public workshop on ranking Minimum Flows and Levels for water bodies
8/16/2023
Florida manatees find food and shelter at Myakka
8/15/2023
WANTED: Boaters for 2023 Great Scallop Search on Aug. 26th
8/14/2023
Could a slowing Gulf Stream bring Florida more flooding? UMiami study will find out
8/14/2023
Struggling seagrass in Sarasota Bay shapes up as an environmental, economic worry
8/14/2023
Climate change giving extra fuel to storms during hurricane season
8/7/2023
As water reuse expands, proponents battle the ‘yuck’ factor
8/7/2023
Warmer water temperatures already have effect on Sarasota Bay
8/3/2023
Northwest Florida WMD officials are testing new technology that turns algae into fertilizer
8/3/2023
FWC invites public input on burrowing owl conservation and permitting guidelines
8/3/2023
The interconnectedness of Sarasota Bay and other coastal waters
8/3/2023
Toxic algae suspected cause of panther disease
8/2/2023
Florida schools can register now for FWC’s School Fishing Club program
8/2/2023
Study: Ocean currents vital for distributing heat could collapse by midcentury
7/31/2023
Eighth malaria case confirmed in Sarasota equals largest U.S. outbreak of the disease in decades
7/31/2023
Mote Marine’s new laboratory will feature the Gulf of Mexico—but miles from saltwater
7/31/2023
Careful planning, budgeting required for north-end drainage improvements
7/27/2023
Greer Island Spit Management Project will limit beach access through Sept. 4
7/26/2023
Mosaic wants to test ‘radioactive road’ with 337 tons of phosphogypsum, records show
7/26/2023
How scientists are saving Florida’s endangered coral reefs from extreme heat
7/25/2023
Rising saltwater is threatening marine ecosystems
7/24/2023
North Port considering action on public-private partnership for Warm Mineral Springs
7/24/2023
NOAA launches new hurricane forecast model as Atlantic season starts strong
7/20/2023
City of North Port cuts the ribbon on first-of-its-kind water treatment plant
7/20/2023
EPA recommends water filters to purge most forever chemicals from Florida’s drinking water
7/20/2023
Extreme heat may show effects in Florida’s oceans, lakes, coral reefs
7/17/2023
How does increased water temperature affect our estuaries?
7/14/2023
Despite survey results, North Port commissioners want Warm Mineral Springs development to continue
7/14/2023
Wild vs. Farmed: Intense debate surrounds proposed offshore fish farm off coast of Sarasota
7/12/2023
FWC releases new red tide video on seafood safety
7/10/2023
Higel Marine Park to close 7/23 for underwater cleanup
7/10/2023
Sarasota County to receive $201.5 million for hurricane recovery, mitigation
7/7/2023
Mote to establish voluntary Sea Turtle Protection Zone in Sarasota County
7/7/2023
DEP Launches Water Quality Protection Grant Portal for Fiscal Year 2023-24
7/6/2023
USGS estimates potential spread of invasive species carried by hurricane-induced flooding
7/3/2023
Top Florida Ports official seeks petition to protect whales tossed
7/3/2023
Florida DEP Launches the Resilient Florida Grant Application Portal
7/3/2023
SBEP Update: Restoration projects and vinyl seawalls
7/3/2023
City of North Port creating Natural Resources Division to enhance focus on environment
6/28/2023
Sarasota man aims to make environmental science understandable
6/27/2023
Florida Department of Health issues statewide Mosquito-Borne Illnesses Advisory
6/27/2023
Mote Marine Lab to release 20,000 red drum in Sarasota and Charlotte counties
6/23/2023
Sarasota Bay Estuary Program plans for $2.7 million in restoration projects
6/23/2023
Sign up now for “Eyes on Seagrass” citizen science training sessions
6/21/2023
DeSantis to pause bans on fertilizer. Advocates worry it’ll worsen water woes
6/20/2023
Sarasota County purchases 32 acres along Curry Creek
6/20/2023
More oyster gardens installed enhancing Longboat Key green initiatives
6/15/2023
Contamination from Piney Point spill detected as far away as Tarpon Springs
6/14/2023
Groups urge federal government to cancel a permit for proposed fish farm off the Sarasota coast
6/14/2023
Good news: The Sargassum belt has shrunk
6/6/2023
SCOTUS wetlands decision could spell more construction, major impact on Florida
6/5/2023
How the Supreme Court’s wetlands ruling could impact pollution, flooding
5/31/2023
A perfect ‘pathogen’ storm: Vibrio bacteria, Sargassum and plastic marine debris
5/31/2023
Pilings being replaced at Marina Park in Venice, 5/30-6/2
5/30/2023
SCOTUS sinks Clean Water Act protection for 51% of U.S. waters
5/26/2023
Water management districts want visitors to enjoy Florida’s springs and rivers responsibly
5/26/2023
How big an area was impacted by Piney Point?
5/26/2023
Red tide appears to be gone from area beaches
5/25/2023
Red tide? Seaweed blob? Nope, scientists are watching a different algae
5/24/2023
Tampa Bay fertilizer bans go into effect June 1st
5/22/2023
Mote Marine Lab and Sarasota County partner to improve water in Alligator Creek
5/22/2023
Florida environment groups, businesses urge DeSantis to veto ‘attack’ on fertilizer bans
5/17/2023
Native wildlife, plants thrive as result of seasonal low water levels at Myakka
5/15/2023
Lawmakers give green light to seagrass technology innovation bill
5/8/2023
Mote’s Marine Science Education & Outreach Center now open at the Anna Maria City Pier
5/8/2023
Drones offer more efficient way to survey vital oyster reefs
5/3/2023
Florida lawmakers propose statewide preemption of local fertilizer use restrictions
5/2/2023
Florida governor awards $100 million to coastal communities impacted by hurricanes
5/1/2023
Sea turtle nesting season starts May 1; Property owners urged to make sure lighting is ready
5/1/2023
South Siesta Beach Repair Project is underway
4/26/2023
North Port breaks ground on Gateway Corridor water and sewer expansions
4/25/2023
North Port residents invited to post-Ian Community Resilience Workshop
4/25/2023
Winter Haven resiliency efforts to be featured at May 3rd Resilient Florida Forum
4/24/2023
New sign raises access concerns for beach walkers
4/20/2023
Provide your feedback for the future of Warm Mineral Springs Park
4/20/2023
How will the Great Atlantic Sargassum Blob affect Florida’s west coast?
4/20/2023
U.S. House fails to override Biden’s veto of resolution to overturn EPA water rule
4/20/2023
What are the pros and cons of opening Midnight Pass?
4/19/2023
DOH-Sarasota continues red tide advisory, April 13
4/17/2023
Red tide is increasing along Pinellas and southern Sarasota County beaches
4/13/2023
Registration is open for Manasota Neighborhood Summit 2023
4/7/2023
Wildfire threat grows as Florida drought gets steadily worse
4/7/2023
Sarasota’s Climate Adaptation Center predicts 14 named storms for 2023 hurricane season
4/7/2023
North Port’s Warm Mineral Springs is set to reopen as the potential for development looms
4/6/2023
Florida has the most lead pipes in the U.S. and is getting $376 million for drinking water upgrades
4/6/2023
Florida cities wary of bill that would cap transfers from municipal utilities to general revenue
4/3/2023
Senate votes to roll back Biden administration clean water rule
4/3/2023
Red tide present in the Gulf of Mexico &ndasah; Health alert for Sarasota County
4/3/2023
SBEP needs ‘Eyes on Seagrass’ volunteers
3/31/2023
Red tide research not slowing down despite shrinking bloom
3/31/2023
UPDATE: Water protections removed from fertilizer bill
3/31/2023
Longboat’s canal maintenance program still years from reality
3/30/2023
Red tide is back in Manatee and Sarasota counties
3/30/2023
Army Corps seeks public input for proposed dredging of Gulf Intracoastal Waterway
3/29/2023
Missed the recent “Water Conservation in Sarasota” workshop? Watch it on YouTube
3/29/2023
Marina Park public boat ramp access impacted by Hurricane Ian debris collection
3/29/2023
Conservation Foundation of Gulf Coast invites public to join Myakka restoration initiative
3/28/2023
Red tide health advisory lifted for Sarasota County beaches
3/27/2023
City of Venice seeking applicants for Environmental Advisory Board
3/27/2023
Longboat Key to host water conservation workshop on March 28th
3/23/2023
Sarasota County recognizes water quality commitment
3/23/2023
Seagrass loss threatens environment on Florida Gulf Coast
3/22/2023
What is the answer to Florida’s red tide problem? Local experts say it won’t be cheap
3/20/2023
FWC, DEP visit SW Florida to survey red tide conditions, ensure local needs are being met
3/20/2023
‘No Swim’ advisory issued for Lido Casino Beach in Sarasota
3/17/2023
Dead fish on the beach? Longboat Key leans on nature for cleanup.
3/16/2023
University of Central Florida uses 6-foot ‘test tubes’ to study red tide
3/16/2023
EPA to limit toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
3/15/2023
Sarasota County March 14 Red Tide update
3/15/2023
Seaweed blob visible from space takes aim at Florida Gulf coast
3/13/2023
Reef installation to fight algae and red tide
3/10/2023
Florida’s love-hate relationship with phosphorus
3/10/2023
International treaty to protect world’s oceans will help SWFL
3/10/2023
Florida impacts kick federal beach renourishment policy back to panel
3/10/2023
Sign up now for March 18th Sister Keys Cleanup
3/3/2023
Was Florida red tide made worse by Hurricane Ian? Here’s what we know
3/2/2023
Red tide is getting worse along the Gulf beaches
3/2/2023
Researchers looking into toxins that Blue-Green Algae release into the air
2/28/2023
Red tide is back in Pinellas County — and worse in Sarasota, Manatee
2/24/2023
Beach University returns to Siesta Key every Thursday in March
2/24/2023
Longboat Key works toward north-end flooding solutions
2/23/2023
Register now for Southwest Florida Climate Summit
2/17/2023
No debate anymore: Climate change makes extreme weather worse, federal scientists say
2/17/2023
Red tide is still being found at the mouth of Tampa Bay and Sarasota beaches
2/17/2023
Longboat Key reminds residents to follow irrigation restrictions
2/16/2023
Manatee/Sarasota volunteers are working to slow down climate change one tiny forest at a time
2/16/2023
Vertical oyster gardens grow habitats and communities
2/15/2023
Scientists working on compounds to combat red tide
2/15/2023
Sarasota climate expert urges climate change preparation; Florida faces ‘triple threat’
2/14/2023
Longboat Key receives $3 million for sewer main replacement
2/13/2023
Major projects make progress on Longboat Key
2/13/2023
SWFWMD seeking peer review panelists for Horse Creek and Charlie Creek
2/13/2023
DEP launches Hurricane Stormwater and Wastewater Assistance Grant Program
2/13/2023
Higel Boat Ramp to close 2/15 for sunken vessel removal
2/10/2023
DOH-Sarasota Red Tide Update, Feb. 8
2/9/2023
Study: Gulf of Mexico has warmed at twice rate of global oceans
2/9/2023
Sarasota County’s Public Utilities focusing on projects to protect and improve water quality
2/6/2023
How Sarasota’s Climate Adaptation Center will address climate change and its future impacts
2/3/2023
Registration now open for Energy Coach volunteer training
1/31/2023
No red tide is reported along Pinellas beaches and Sarasota Bay for first time in months
1/27/2023
The next meeting of the Blue-Green Algae Task Force will be on Feb 1st
1/26/2023
USF engineering-led team awarded $2.5M federal grant for coastal harmful algal bloom research
1/24/2023
Beaches battered by hurricanes will get help in Sarasota and Manatee counties
1/19/2023
Longboat Key still waiting on New Pass groin permits
1/17/2023
Registration open for Florida Waters Stewardship Program; Classes begin March 8th
1/17/2023
Sarasota County PRNR protects 25 acres along Myakka River
1/17/2023
No debate anymore: Climate change makes extreme weather worse, federal scientists say
1/13/2023
Florida’s emergency chief seeks changes in disaster response
1/11/2023
Researchers look at ways to control Red Tide
1/10/2023
Key Florida lawmaker focuses on shifting from septic tanks to sewer systems
1/9/2023
Deadline for applications for Sarasota Bay Partners grants is March 1st
1/6/2023
Florida is fighting to feed starving manatees this winter
1/6/2023
SWFWMD schedules prescribed fires in southern Sarasota County
1/6/2023
New year, same goal: A debris-free Florida
1/6/2023
After Ian and Nicole, experts warn of health risks from blue-green algae
12/14/2022
Nature recovers faster than infrastructure at Myakka River State Park
12/13/2022
Flesh-eating bacteria cases at a 15-year high in Florida
12/8/2022
EPA: Florida must change water quality standards to protect citizens’ health
12/6/2022
Scientists from the U.S., Mexico, and Cuba met to start combating acidification in the Gulf of Mexic
12/6/2022
SBEP Bay Partners Grant Program applications accepted beginning January 1st
12/5/2022
HOA Boards and Managers: Register now for Healthy Ponds Workshop
12/5/2022
New Sarasota County watering restrictions take effect on January 1st
12/5/2022
Dead fish stench: Red tide worsens along Sarasota and Manatee beaches
12/5/2022
FWC commissioners vote to deny captive breeding of diamondback terrapins
12/2/2022
Long-running Longboat Key public works projects near completion
12/1/2022
Florida wildlife officials approve protections for endangered manatees
12/1/2022
FWC now accepting applications for newly created Vessel Turn-In Program
11/29/2022
Expedition retraces a legendary explorer’s travels through the once-pristine Everglades
11/28/2022
Registration is open for the 2023 Florida Waters Stewardship Program
11/28/2022
How floating wetlands are helping to clean up urban waters
11/23/2022
Registration open for the 2022 Water Quality Update
11/23/2022
FWC Harmful Algal Bloom Grant Program funds three projects
11/22/2022
Here, there, everywhere: Red tide plagues SWFL after Hurricane Ian
11/22/2022
Petition urges USFWS to protect Florida manatees as endangered
11/22/2022
Red tide is drifting north and is now at the mouth of Tampa Bay
11/21/2022
UPDATE: FWC extends derelict vessel waiver to Dec. 31st
11/18/2022
Longboat Key beaches in good condition after storms
11/16/2022
Photos show contaminated water plaguing southwest Florida
11/15/2022
Red Tide present at all Sarasota County beaches
11/14/2022
FWC reminds owners unable to salvage their storm-damaged vessels that waivers are still available
11/14/2022
After Ian, North Port residents face exorbitant utility fees. City leaders want to change that
11/14/2022
Red tide conditions return to Southwest Florida
11/9/2022
Researchers watching for potential algae surges as part of Hurricane Ian aftermath
11/3/2022
SWFWMD recognizes 35th anniversary of SWIM program
10/31/2022
FWC assessing thousands of ‘displaced’ vessels in the wake of Ian
10/31/2022
SWFWMD: Check your irrigation timer when you ‘fall back’ to standard time
10/31/2022
Ian hit southwest Florida just as state, feds began spending $$$ on climate resistance
10/27/2022
How Hurricane Ian swamped Florida rivers: Before-and-after photos show record floods
10/27/2022
DOH-Sarasota Red Tide Advisory lifted, Oct. 26th
10/27/2022
SBEP meets with FDEP, makes progress on Reasonable Assurance Plan
10/27/2022
Red tide algae is back in Southwest Florida waters. Here’s what experts predict
10/27/2022
Higel Marine Park to close 11/1 for sunken vessel removal
10/26/2022
Apply now for Florida Lake Management Society’s ‘Love Your Lake’ grants
10/26/2022
Update: FWC responds to red tide in Southwest Florida
10/24/2022
SWFWMD awards Splash! Grants to Manatee and Sarasota County schools/teachers
10/24/2022
Sarasota DOH warns of elevated red tide levels at area beaches
10/20/2022
Warm Mineral Springs Park to remain closed due to public safety concerns
10/20/2022
Hurricane Ian storm surge led to record number of Vibrio vulnificus cases
10/18/2022
Post-hurricane water quality update from the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program
10/18/2022
FWC creates hotline to address thousands of vessels displaced by Hurricane Ian
10/17/2022
Dangers hide in the water after a hurricane
10/17/2022
Gulf of Mexico rose 15 feet in southwest Florida during Ian
10/17/2022
SWFWMD sharply curtails funding for stormwater projects
10/17/2022
Hurricane Ian left millions of gallons of spilled wastewater, dirty runoff in its wake
10/17/2022
Could red tide become a problem after Hurricane Ian?
10/12/2022
Your questions answered about SWFWMD water control structures
10/11/2022
What we know (and don’t) about how climate change impacts hurricanes like Ian
10/10/2022
Englewood water service restored, boil water notice rescinded.
10/10/2022
FWC reminds boaters: Use caution after Hurricane Ian
10/10/2022
Sarasota Bay Estuary Program and partners perform post-Ian water quality assessment
10/7/2022
Florida DOH to private well owners in flood areas: Use caution, get wells tested immediately
10/5/2022
Boil water advisory lifted for Longboat Key
10/4/2022
City of Sarasota hurricane recovery information
10/3/2022
Hurricane Ian shelters remain open in Sarasota County as rivers flood homes
10/3/2022
North Port residents asked to complete hurricane damage assessment survey
10/3/2022
Ian could bring storm surge to Tampa Bay. Here’s what to know.
9/26/2022
Do you know the main hazards caused by hurricanes and tropical weather?
9/26/2022
Sarasota County Schools to close Tuesday, Sept. 27, in preparation for Hurricane Ian
9/26/2022
Researchers will study how to best support Florida mangrove and coral reef ecosystems
9/23/2022
Longboat plans flooding projects with final ARPA funding
9/21/2022
Venice Myakka River Park closed due to flooding
9/20/2022
Gulf Gate community cleanup set for Oct. 1
9/20/2022
SBEP Ecosystem Health Report Card shows improved water quality
9/19/2022
Warm Mineral Springs habitat restoration will help manatees
9/16/2022
Florida scientists will study how homeowners affect the water quality of stormwater ponds
9/13/2022
Report: Sea level rise will affect the property lines of Florida’s coastal counties
9/13/2022
Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park closed due to flooding
9/13/2022
Study shows fertilizer ordinances improve water quality (but timing matters)
9/8/2022
Sarasota County OKs sharing costs for New Pass study
9/7/2022
National Estuaries Week is Sept. 17-24. How will you celebrate?
9/7/2022
Sarasota Bay Estuary Program to release update to CCMP
9/7/2022
Human link to Red Tide highlights need for better water monitoring
9/6/2022
Red tide projections indicate no toxic blooms in the near future, but that could change
9/2/2022
Snook catch-and-release rules extended for Charlotte Harbor, Lower Lemon Bay effective Sept. 1
8/31/2022
Pipe failure causes wastewater spill into Whitaker Bayou
8/30/2022
USF study: Oyster reefs threatened by changes to Florida’s climate
8/30/2022
FWC releases new red tide video to educate visitors and residents
8/30/2022
Mote hosts workshop to guide implementation of mitigation tools for Florida red tide
8/26/2022
Bacteria prompting no-swim advisories likely from multiple sources
8/24/2022
Fishing line recycling containers available
8/23/2022
Sarasota researchers find evidence that airborne exposure to red tide could have neurological impact
8/22/2022
FIT Researchers: Biochar may help fight against harmful algal blooms
8/22/2022
Good news on Sarasota Bay’s recovery from SBEP
8/18/2022
Longboat Key advances green initiatives to improve, sustain environment
8/15/2022
Can citizen scientists turn the tide against America’s toxic algal blooms?
8/15/2022
SWFWMD seeks public input on annual MFL prioritization
8/15/2022
No Swim Advisory LIFTED for Sarasota County beaches
8/12/2022
FSU researcher leads team to study conditions for plant survival in ocean desert
8/9/2022
NOAA and Saildrone launch seven hurricane-tracking surface drones
8/9/2022
Florida’s Blue-Green Algae Task Force meets after half-year hiatus
8/8/2022
Florida’s algae bloom response called too limited, too slow
8/5/2022
Study: Most rainwater on Earth contains PFAS exceeding safe levels
8/4/2022
New boater rules set after completion of emergency dredge on Beer Can Island
8/3/2022
Climate experts predict Southwest Florida will see daily tidal floods by the year 2100
8/3/2022
Venice offers "Utilities Conservation Kits" to city residents
8/2/2022
Another research study implicates nutrient pollution in exacerbating red tides
8/1/2022
UPDATED: No Swim Advisory LIFTED for all Sarasota County beaches
7/29/2022
EPA Announces $132 Million for National Estuary Programs from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
7/27/2022
New law requires the state to hit certain cleanup levels of toxic ‘forever chemicals’
7/27/2022
Florida’s fertilizer use is affecting beach water quality
7/22/2022
FAU study assesses climate warming, water management impacts on West Florida's continental shelf
7/21/2022
Florida’s vanishing beaches: The fight against coastal erosion
7/19/2022
Brown patches along Gulf beaches are likely algae, scientist says
7/19/2022
Florida restaurants now facing stronger regulations for grease disposal
7/19/2022
FWC approves derelict Vessel Turn-In Program
7/15/2022
Cedar Point Environmental Park Pier closed July 18-21
7/15/2022
Updated monofilament stations installed at South Jetty, Pier
7/14/2022
UF research: Norms, not knowledge, drive irrigation habits
7/14/2022
Center for Food Safety: Nationwide aquaculture permit may violate Endangered Species Act
7/13/2022
Florida provides funding for coastal restoration with seagrass, clams
7/13/2022
Sarasota BoCC to consider Stormwater Environmental Utility revisions and rate update July 13th
7/12/2022
Splash! School Grants now open!
7/11/2022
Contaminated oysters found as far north as Tampa Bay could pose health risks
7/7/2022
Effort to improve stormwater ponds aims to clean up Sarasota Bay through grant program
7/6/2022
“Protecting Florida Together” water quality grants portal is now open
7/6/2022
Sarasota Bay Estuary Program Director: What a difference a year makes
7/5/2022
Florida Sea Grant, GCOOS and FWRI collaborate on new red tide messaging poster
6/30/2022
SWFWMD to conduct prescribed burns in Myakka River / Deer Prairie Creek through Sept.
6/28/2022
Greer Island emergency Canal 1A access dredge work has begun
6/27/2022
New law directs DEP to set up PFAS cleanup rules, as feds issue advisory
6/23/2022
Longboat Key adopts Motor Boats Prohibited areas on Greer Island
6/23/2022
SBEP Director: Good news, bad news in red tide forecast
6/23/2022
Area scientists study why Lakewood Ranch ponds have been turning brown
6/21/2022
EPA grants permit for Ocean Era aquaculture demonstration project off of Sarasota County
6/21/2022
Governor signs bill putting all soil and water board seats on the ballot days before qualifying
6/21/2022
Sarasota Bay Watch receives aquaculture lease to raise clams for bay restoration
6/16/2022
Coastal engineers fight battle of Longboat Key erosion
6/15/2022
$12 million construction contract for Phase 2 of Dona Bay Watershed restoration approved
6/13/2022
Longboat Key seeks path around troublesome seawalls
6/10/2022
Volunteers with boats needed for ‘Eyes on Seagrass’ monitoring
6/10/2022
NOAA proposes sites for fish farms in the Gulf of Mexico
6/9/2022
Mosquito season has arrived; here’s how to ‘Fight the Bite’
6/9/2022
Lake Sarasota community cleanup set for June 11
6/3/2022
Fish license-free two weekends in June
6/2/2022
USFWS agrees to update critical habitat for Florida manatees
6/2/2022
Longboat Key builds funds first, then aims to construct sewer pipeline
5/31/2022
Online ‘Florida Friendly Angler’ course is now available
5/31/2022
Longboat Key fertilizer restrictions begin June 1st
5/27/2022
Tampa Bay area student researchers return from studying the Gulf of Mexico’s health
5/27/2022
Gulf Coast commercial fishermen file lawsuit over new red grouper quotas
5/23/2022
Community Foundation funds water quality monitoring at Quad Parcels ‘re-wilding’
5/20/2022
Sarasota County residents can enjoy free admission to Warm Mineral Springs Park on July 30th
5/17/2022
SBEP Director’s Note: Mangroves, Mangrove Trimming and Water Quality
5/17/2022
SWFWMD to hold peer review of wetland-based criteria for minimum wetland and lake levels
5/17/2022
United Nations offers free online freshwater water quality courses
5/16/2022
Snook and redfish remain catch-and-release only through August
5/16/2022
What you need to know ahead of the seasonal fertilizer bans
5/11/2022
Commission approves grant funding for Bobby Jones wetlands work
5/9/2022
FDEP invites stakeholders to participate in public meeting on TMDL prioritization
5/6/2022
Water quality at Sarasota Bay is improving, an environmental group says
5/6/2022
Sarasota Bay Watch needs volunteers this weekend for clam release
5/3/2022
A new study shows the Piney Point spill likely made red tide worse
5/3/2022
Sarasota Bay Estuary Program hiring new Public Outreach Manager
5/3/2022
Water managers in ever-growing Southwest Florida work to ensure the drinking water supply is safe
5/2/2022
Fishermen and scientists probe phosphate's connection to Florida red tides
4/28/2022
Sea Turtle Nesting Season begins May 1st
4/26/2022
Climate change fueled extreme rainfall during the record 2020 hurricane reason
4/20/2022
Sarasota researcher predicts 22 named storms, 5 major hurricanes in 2022
4/20/2022
Sarasota Bay Watch will hold a clam release this week
4/19/2022
Green infrastructure helps cities with climate change. So why isn’t there more of it?
4/18/2022
Want to live more sustainability? This online toolkit can help.
4/14/2022
One year after Piney Point, researchers assess its impact
4/14/2022
Sarasota County launches major expansion of Bee Ridge wastewater facility
4/13/2022
Scientists, engineers gather for 2022 SWFL Climate Summit in Fort Myers
4/11/2022
New study: Human activity intensifies red tide
4/11/2022
North Port enters Wyland National Mayors’ Challenge for Water Conservation
4/8/2022
Tampa Bay leaders discuss resiliency at regional conference
4/7/2022
Sarasota Bay is a local exception to bad news on Florida manatee populations
4/6/2022
SBEP releases 2022 Sarasota Bay Ecosystem Health Report Card
4/6/2022
No-swim advisory issued for Palma South Beach in Bradenton.
4/4/2022
Hatchett Creek drawbridge will be closed to marine traffic April 4-10
4/4/2022
Photo submissions now being accepted for 2023 CHNEP Calendar contest
3/30/2022
Register now for annual Sister Keys cleanup
3/29/2022
Conservation advocates praise death of bill they say would have hurt seagrass – and manatees
3/28/2022
New FEMA maps to bring changes in insurance standards
3/28/2022
Sarasota County breaks ground on Bee Ridge Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant conversion
3/28/2022
Study: Sea level rise may gentrify Florida’s inland regions
3/28/2022
Florida tops list for most polluted lakes in the U.S., study finds
3/24/2022
Registration is open for Sarasota’s 2022 Seagrass Survey!
3/17/2022
Study: Florida’s stormwater ponds are net sources of atmospheric carbon
3/15/2022
Bill limiting membership on Soil and Water Conservation District boards en route to Governor
3/11/2022
New FWC diamondback terrapin conservation measures in effect
3/9/2022
Sarasota County Public Utilities is asking community to conserve water
3/8/2022
Climate scientist: Florida ‘not acting fast enough’ Report: Time to act is closing
3/7/2022
Alligator Creek Stream Restoration Project underway
3/4/2022
Florida House approves creating climate change resiliency office
3/4/2022
Sarasota Bay Watch to use 1 million clams to help water quality
3/4/2022
Prescription drugs are contaminating Florida’s marine life, researchers find
3/1/2022
Report horseshoe crab sightings to FWC for science
2/28/2022
Sarasota County libraries and UF/IFAS partner for educational programs
2/28/2022
Red tide study documents severity of blooms to identify risk levels during future outbreaks
2/28/2022
Beach University returns March 3
2/24/2022
How bad is red tide? NOAA scientists create index to quantify it
2/23/2022
Local organization is teaching kids about sharks
2/18/2022
Longboat Key sends proposed projects list to Sarasota County
2/11/2022
Buttonwood Harbour, Sleepy Lagoon neighborhoods to undergo drainage assessments
2/9/2022
Manatee County seeks public input on Warner’s Bayou Boat Ramp Improvements
2/7/2022
Registration open for 2022 KSCB Great American Cleanup
2/4/2022
USGS researchers urgently seeking volunteers for irrigation study
2/4/2022
North Port seeks to establish funds to fast-track replacement of aging infrastructure
2/1/2022
SCOTUS agrees to review WOTUS
1/31/2022
Next Blue-Green Algae Task Force meeting will be Feb. 10th in Gainesville
1/31/2022
Environmental activists: Red tide report from algae task force doesn’t go far enough
1/31/2022
Florida resiliency plan scrutinized for failure to address prevention, aid smaller communities
1/19/2022
Environmental groups wary of Florida Senate’s ‘Heartland’ plan
1/19/2022
Venice names new Public Works Director
1/18/2022
This legislative session, lawmakers to take up water quality, land conservation and seagrass
1/12/2022
City of Sarasota will protect site of Bobby Jones Golf Club from development in perpetuity
1/12/2022
SWFWMD plans prescribed fire in Sarasota County
1/12/2022
As Sarasota finalizes the Bobby Jones Golf Club renovation, advocates want permanent conservation
1/10/2022
Applications open for 2022 SBEP Bay Partners Grants
1/7/2022
Sarasota County awarded EPA loan for water quality improvements
1/5/2022
Florida scientists are finding new income sources for shellfish aquafarmers in case of shutdowns
1/3/2022
Longboat Key offering public information forums on sea turtle protections
12/16/2021
Do you use a well to irrigate your lawn? Researchers would like to talk to you
12/16/2021
DEP launches new Green Stormwater Infrastructure website
12/15/2021
Florida scientists: Social media can track toxic algae
12/14/2021
North Port City Commission to discuss septic to sewer conversion costs for existing homes
12/14/2021
Proposed Florida budget includes $35 million to fight red tide
12/13/2021
The governor’s wish-list for resilience spending is big on flooding, not climate change
12/13/2021
USF launches coastal mapping mission with remote-controlled boat
12/10/2021
DeSantis wants $270M for Florida waterways; environmentalists say more is needed
12/10/2021
Florida algae task force wants to tap experts from U.S., China, other nations
12/9/2021
2022 Sarasota County NEST calendar now available at county facilities
12/9/2021
Governor announces $270 million toward sea level rise resilience
12/8/2021
Longboat Key requests funding help from Manatee for sewer line project
12/6/2021
Registration now open for the “Clamtastic” Scallopalooza
12/2/2021
Manatee County, LBK officials to meet, collaborate on improvements
12/1/2021
Bill in legislature would require FDEP to adopt tech to curb algal blooms
12/1/2021
North Port 2021 Water Usage Update available
11/29/2021
Sarasota government leaders consider how to use infrastructure bill funding
11/24/2021
No Swim advisory issued for Bird Key Park
11/24/2021
Forecaster: Sarasota to see faster sea level rise, more very hot days in coming decades
11/22/2021
What do baby sharks do? New College and a Palmetto conservation group to find out
11/19/2021
UF/IFAS awarded $100K grant to boost shellfish aquaculture industry
11/18/2021
Red tide among DeSantis' environmental budget priorities
11/17/2021
What Florida can expect from the infrastructure spending bill
11/16/2021
Are scientists contaminating their own samples with microfibers?
11/16/2021
New College of Florida wins grant to study Tampa Bay shark population
11/15/2021
Longboat Key turtle season affected by beach renourishment, storms
11/12/2021
Mote Marine Lab shark researcher Eugenie Clark to be honored with postage stamp
11/8/2021
Manatee and Sarasota County teachers receive SWFWMD Splash! Grants
11/8/2021
Florida congressional lawmakers hold meeting on state’s water quality woes
11/5/2021
Red tide persists along Florida’s Gulf coast; here’s how you can help stop it
11/3/2021
Florida Congressional Delegation to convene on water quality challenges
11/1/2021
Saprito Pier temporarily closed for repairs
11/1/2021
Check your irrigation timer when you ‘fall back’ to standard time
11/1/2021
City of Venice clarifies water conservation message
11/1/2021
DeSoto County residents worry about proposed phosphate mine
11/1/2021
Sarasota County approves purchase of 228 acres in Old Miakka
10/27/2021
Sarasota County encourages residents to conserve water
10/25/2021
SBEP seagrass scarring pilot helps determine effective boater outreach methods
10/21/2021
USGS seeks volunteers to provide data on lawn irrigation water usage
10/21/2021
Organic carbon can reduce nitrates in wastewater produced by septic systems
10/20/2021
State of Florida grants City of North Port $1.69M for water/wastewater infrastructure
10/18/2021
Flood insurance rates are spiking for many, to account for climate risk
10/18/2021
FWC asks lawmakers for $7M to save Florida’s beloved manatees
10/18/2021
SWFWMD schedules prescribed fires in Sarasota County, Oct.-Dec.
10/18/2021
Here’s why red tide could continue to affect Gulf Coast beaches for months
10/14/2021
UPDATED: Red Tide present in the Gulf
10/8/2021
Register for Virtual Water Quality Summit Update
10/7/2021
Comment period open for Turtle Beach Renourishment Supplemental Environmental Assessment
10/5/2021
Red tide levels grow in Sarasota and Manatee counties
10/1/2021
Red tide experts: latest bloom an example of longer-lasting, stronger blooms
10/1/2021
Red Tide present in the gulf
9/30/2021
Red tide was starting to clear up around Tampa Bay area beaches until it wasn't
9/28/2021
Red tide returning to Tampa Bay area beaches
9/28/2021
New pond program aims to improve water quality in Sarasota Bay, reduce red tide
9/27/2021
Rural DeSoto County is targeted for Florida’s next phosphate mine. Residents fear the worst
9/27/2021
$20,000 in Matching Funds Available to Businesses for Water Conservation
9/23/2021
Concentration of microparticles in lakes reflect nearby human activity and land use
9/21/2021
Mobile wastewater treatment machine could be the answer in fighting red tide
9/21/2021
Red tide and algae blooms: Florida waters in crisis
9/21/2021
Sarasota Bay Watch launches CLAMpaign for Clean Water
9/21/2021
Fighting red tide with nature: Could clams be the key to fighting red tide?
9/17/2021
Red tide gone from Manatee, Sarasota county beaches
9/10/2021
There are ways to help protect manatees in SWFL
9/8/2021
Warm Mineral Springs Park has reopened
9/7/2021
Sarasota County Red Tide Update, Sept. 7th
9/7/2021
Longboat Key awaits FDEP feedback for pipeline reassessment
9/2/2021
Volunteers needed for Tidy Island planting project Sept. 25th
9/1/2021
Court vacates NWPR, is still weighing WOTUS restoration
9/1/2021
Sarasota County Red Tide Update, Aug. 31
9/1/2021
One month remaining in this year’s fertilizer restricted season
8/30/2021
Rivendell Community’s passion protects its ponds
8/30/2021
Longboat Key limiting public parking for beach renourishment
8/30/2021
Registration open for 2021 Sarasota Bay Water Quality Restoration Workshop
8/30/2021
Sarasota mayor recognized for water quality improvements at Bobby Jones Golf Course
8/27/2021
Blue-Green Algae Task Force talks stormwater at virtual meeting
8/25/2021
Water quality concerns stir up citrus BMP and phosphorus questions
8/25/2021
Sarasota County Red Tide Update, Aug. 24
8/25/2021
Warm Mineral Springs Park closed due to COVID-19 impacts
8/25/2021
Massive red tide bloom lingering in Sarasota County could be ‘every bit as bad as 2018’
8/20/2021
Sarasota County Red Tide Update, Aug. 19
8/20/2021
Sustainable Communities Workshop video contest for children and teens announced
8/19/2021
Public meeting Oct. 5th to discuss update to City of Venice Floodplain Management Plan
8/18/2021
Study: Florida tourism industry lost out on more than $184 million after 2018 red tide outbreak
8/18/2021
Climate change: Researchers concerned for SWFL, managing infrastructure
8/17/2021
SWFWMD to hold public workshop on ranking water bodies for MFL
8/16/2021
Blue-Green Algae Task Force to meet on August 23rd
8/16/2021
Sarasota County red tide update, Aug. 13th
8/13/2021
‘No Swim’ Advisory lifted for area beaches 8/10
8/12/2021
Longboat Key adds rough and ready high-water rescue truck
8/12/2021
Here’s how climate change could make future red tide blooms worse
8/12/2021
City of Sarasota residents can schedule courtesy pickup of bagged red tide debris
8/12/2021
Registration open for 16th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop
8/10/2021
‘Eyes on Seagrass’ volunteers collect valuable data in Sarasota Bay
8/10/2021
UPDATE: 3 ‘No Swim’ advisories lifted, 2 added
8/9/2021
Florida coral reef restoration projects receive NOAA funding
8/9/2021
‘No Swim’ advisory issued for 8 Sarasota County beaches
8/6/2021
Drones, money pitched To bolster Florida’s red tide efforts
8/5/2021
Mote Marine Lab opens first-of-its-kind red tide mitigation technologies testing facility
8/5/2021
Sarasota County Red Tide update, Aug. 4
8/5/2021
Manatee cleans 10 tons of dead fish off area beaches, Sarasota cleanups begin
8/5/2021
Nikki Fried, Michele Rayner-Goolsby roll out clean water initiative
8/4/2021
Capt. Planet brings artificial reefs to waterfront businesses in Sarasota County
8/3/2021
Florida Ag Commissioner outlines new state Clean Water Initiative
8/3/2021
Scientists using dead fish as fertilizer to study red tide
8/3/2021
Sarasota County Red Tide update, Aug. 2
8/2/2021
Water quality roundtable attracts experts from around the Suncoast
8/2/2021
UPDATE: No Swim Advisory lifted for North Lido Beach
7/30/2021
On Sarasota Bay, seagrass scars from boats cut deep
7/30/2021
Experts: Keeping water nutrient-free key to red tide battle
7/29/2021
What is the proposed Florida Wetlands Protection ballot amendment?
7/29/2021
Here’s how you can improve local water quality during red tide
7/29/2021
Water issues plague the Tampa Bay region
7/29/2021
Sarasota County Red Tide Update, July 28
7/29/2021
Sarasota and Manatee counties take different approaches to red tide fish kills
7/27/2021
Estuary Program scientists blame Piney Point during red tide forum
7/23/2021
Mote scientists use drones to study red tide
7/21/2021
State environmental officials tour Tampa Bay, pledge help in fighting Red Tide
7/21/2021
Researchers testing new strategy to battle red tide in Sarasota
7/19/2021
Waterkeepers hosting scientific forum on Harmful Algae Blooms
7/19/2021
Florida DEP launches ‘One Water Florida’ campaign promoting recycled water
7/19/2021
Higel Park boat ramp closures planned for August
7/19/2021
FWC and DEP host Red Tide roundtable
7/15/2021
Longboat Key response to Red Tide outbreak
7/15/2021
Sarasota County continues commitment to protecting water quality
7/15/2021
‘Sunny day’ high-tide flooding may soon affect much of Florida’s coast
7/15/2021
Millions spent to protect Manasota Key from erosion
7/14/2021
Red tide creeping south, high levels impacting Sarasota and Manatee counties
7/14/2021
NASA: Moon ‘wobble’ will cause dramatic increases in coastal flooding
7/14/2021
TS Elsa causes minor flooding in Manatee, Sarasota counties
7/8/2021
FDEP accepts Longboat Key's environmental projects
7/8/2021
EPA revokes use of phosphate waste products in road beds
7/6/2021
Video of June 23rd Blue-Green Algae Task Force meeting available
7/2/2021
Longboat Key businesses bank on a healthy bay
7/1/2021
DEP launches online grant portal for FY2021-22; Deadline July 15th
7/1/2021
FSU researchers find most nitrogen in Gulf of Mexico comes from coastal waters
6/30/2021
Rising sea levels, high tides will lead to more floods, researchers warn
6/28/2021
Blue-Green Algae Task Force meets for first time since November
6/24/2021
Coast Guard planning to reinstall Longboat Pass navigational markers
6/24/2021
Snook releases in early June help to replenish dwindling populations
6/24/2021
SWFWMD to set prescribed fires in Sarasota County
6/24/2021
Want to be on Flip My Florida Yard?
6/23/2021
Siesta Key Grand Canal project receives grants, hopes for others
6/22/2021
Researchers working on new test to detect cyanobacteria in humans
6/21/2021
Surge in nitrogen has turned Sargassum into the world’s largest harmful algal bloom
6/21/2021
Saharan dust moves toward Florida, may fuel red tide
6/18/2021
Blue-green algae bloom in Manatee waters likely linked to Piney Point, scientists say
6/11/2021
Proposed Florida constitutional amendment aims to give waterways legal rights
6/11/2021
Fertilizer ingredients contribute to SWFL’s algae crisis
6/10/2021
Biden administration initiates legal action to repeal WOTUS
6/10/2021
Community Cleanup returns June 12 to Lake Sarasota area
6/10/2021
Poll: Floridians want federal infrastructure plan to deal with climate change
6/9/2021
Venice to prioritize projects for stormwater quality improvement
6/9/2021
Citizen scientists needed for seagrass/macroalgae survey in Sarasota Bay
6/9/2021
North Port approves master plan for Warm Mineral Springs construction
6/7/2021
Input requested on Sarasota Bay Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan
6/7/2021
As toxic algae looms, Sarasota County calls to reduce use of fertilizer
6/4/2021
Restoring urban streams benefits habitat, water quality
6/3/2021
Governor vetoes funding for local water-related projects
6/3/2021
State tightens rules for sewage sludge used as fertilizer but leaves a loophole in place
6/3/2021
Gov. DeSantis nixes Southwest Florida projects, but will environmental trust bring some back?
6/3/2021
Longboat Key considering other options after FDEP rejects wet well lining project
6/3/2021
DOH Health Alert: Blue-green algae toxins found in Orange River-Manatee Park
6/3/2021
Longboat Key rainy season fertilizer restrictions begin June 1st
6/3/2021
FMP welcomes community feedback through June 30th
6/3/2021
City of Sarasota earns flood insurance discount for property owners
6/1/2021
Fertilizer restricted season begins June 1st
6/1/2021
Hurricane season begins June 1st. Be flood-ready.
6/1/2021
Recreational burn ban issued in Sarasota County
6/1/2021
Free 2021 Hurricane Guide released by TBRPC
6/1/2021
City of Sarasota celebrates Lido Beach renourishment
5/28/2021
Water restrictions in place across Tampa Bay as dry conditions persist
5/28/2021
Longboat Key proposes rate increases to fund utility projects
5/27/2021
Sarasota County issues state of emergency due to water shortage
5/27/2021
Citizen Scientists To Document King Tides In Sarasota, Manatee Counties
5/27/2021
North Port brings home first placein the Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation
5/27/2021
Sarasota County emergency order on lawn irrigation does not affect Venice residents
5/27/2021
Sarasota’s Bobby Jones water quality project funding survives challenge
5/27/2021
Sarasota Bay losing vital seagrass, research shows
5/24/2021
Venice Council will discuss weighing in on Ocean Era aquaculture permit
5/24/2021
Health alert issued for Franklin Lock along the Caloosahatchee River
5/24/2021
Free admission for Sarasota County residents on ‘Discover Warm Mineral Springs Park Day’
5/20/2021
North Port commission takes initial steps towards citywide sewer
5/19/2021
Water quality activists push state for toxin-measuring standards
5/18/2021
EPA website restores climate change data
5/17/2021
Snook, redfish, spotted seatrout harvest changes begin June 1st
5/14/2021
FWC developing rule for limited goliath grouper harvest
5/14/2021
North Port City Commission addresses water and wastewater expansion project
5/14/2021
Governor signs sea-level rise bill into law
5/13/2021
FWC takes step toward opening goliath grouper fishery
5/13/2021
FGCU researcher: Masks can also protect us from Red Tide
5/12/2021
EPA announces additional $9.6 million for beach water monitoring, notifications
5/12/2021
Seagrass in Sarasota Bay drops to 12-year low
5/10/2021
Longboat Key makes progress on beach renourishment
5/10/2021
Red Tide has now reached Hillsborough as blooms persist in southwest Florida
5/10/2021
‘We are ground zero’: How sea level rise could impact SWFL roads
5/10/2021
Water quality “looping” project in progress in North Port
5/10/2021
FWC launches new statewide Fishing Pier Finder
5/6/2021
Governor announces $148M in local resilience funding
5/6/2021
SBEP holding King Tides Photo Contest
5/6/2021
RESTORE Council approves Florida funding
5/5/2021
Research shows long-term recovery possible for areas impacted by seagrass die-off
5/5/2021
Red tide blooms continue causing fish kills and respiratory irritations in SW Florida
5/3/2021
Senate passes bipartisan $35B water infrastructure bill
5/3/2021
North Port Utilities awarded three Florida Water Environment Association honors
5/3/2021
Saprito Pier reopens with new look and amenities
5/3/2021
Longboat Key beach renourishment questions answered
4/29/2021
Get a preview of the 2021 Southwest Florida Climate Summit
4/28/2021
Guidelines for 2021 sea turtle nesting season
4/26/2021
Port Charlotte Beach Park boat ramp closures expected Apr.-Jul.
4/21/2021
Sarasota Health Department notifies public of elevated red tide levels
4/16/2021
Protect sea turtles: Keep light out of sight
4/14/2021
Longboat Key plans wet well upgrades, generator replacement
4/8/2021
Regional water authority talks cyber security
4/7/2021
Regional water authority plans ahead for huge capital costs
4/6/2021
Sarasota Bay Estuary Program helps us to ‘Sort Through the Green Stuff’
4/6/2021
North Port releases “ Scoop Scoop Baby” music video
4/5/2021
Red tide develops in Sarasota County
4/1/2021
10 tips to save water for “Water Conservation Month”
4/1/2021
Longboat Key considers funding model for canal dredging
3/31/2021
Gulf Coast fish farm permit will get second look under Biden Administration
3/29/2021
LBK Gulfside Road beach access temporarily closed
3/26/2021
City of Sarasota offering lifeguarding course
3/24/2021
UF scientists to probe downstream ecological impacts of stormwater ponds
3/19/2021
Submit photos now for 2022 CHNEP Nature Calendar Photography Contest
3/19/2021
FWC completes Peace River restoration project with USFWS
3/17/2021
EPA to revisit offshore fish farm permit
3/17/2021
Foundation creates playbook to improve water quality
3/11/2021
Coastal changes worsen nuisance flooding on many US shorelines, study finds
3/10/2021
Apply now for CHNEP research and restoration funding
3/9/2021
Longboat Key plans to plant 8,600 mangroves, part of fix after spill
3/3/2021
Warm Mineral Springs Park closed temporarily
3/1/2021
SBEP seeks intern for monitoring program
2/26/2021
FBI issues cybersecurity outline for water treatment plants
2/22/2021
Florida celebrates sea level rise planning tool after years ‘behind the curve’
2/19/2021
Church plans to begin construction to resolve drainage dispute
2/18/2021
Venice Feb. 24th public workshop to focus on coastal flooding
2/17/2021
Red Tide is present in southwest Florida again
2/17/2021
Siesta pilot mini-reef program looks for grant funds
2/12/2021
Higel Marine Park partial closure 2/16
2/12/2021
Florida DEP to communities: Please assess your sea-level rise risk
2/10/2021
Venice water main replacement to cause planned outages
2/9/2021
Englewood’s 62-year-old water plant earns recognition
2/8/2021
Longboat Key expects to save about $8.7 million on beach projects
2/5/2021
SWFWMD scheduling prescribed fires in Sarasota County
2/4/2021
Venice’s Snake Island once again available for boaters
2/3/2021
Listening stations helping to evaluate red tide effect on Sarasota Bay
2/1/2021
North Port to receive $1.8M grant for infrastructure repair
2/1/2021
Brohard Paw Park named top dog beach in Florida
2/1/2021
Governor proposes $1 billion for local resilience programs
1/29/2021
Sarasota County and SWFWMD groundwater study to fill gaps in water quality knowledge
1/28/2021
One year after delay, North Port dedicates water structure
1/27/2021
Longboat Key extension granted on sewage break penalties
1/26/2021
Communities impacted by Hurricane Irma awarded nearly $100 million
1/25/2021
Sarasota Urban ReForesters install microforest at the Celery Fields
1/22/2021
Florida unveils new statewide sea rise mapping tool
1/20/2021
Save the date for Florida macroalgae virtual workshops
1/20/2021
Cold-stressed manatees rescued from Phillippi Creek, Whitaker Bayou
1/19/2021
Red Tide respiratory forecast is expanding with federal grants
1/15/2021
Environmental groups ask judge to throw out EPA decision to let Florida oversee wetlands permitting
1/15/2021
Sarasota County approves utility extensions to Palmer Ranch, future developments
1/13/2021
Why are so many Florida manatees dying?
1/11/2021
Sarasota Bay Estuary Program announces 2021 Bay Partners Grants
1/6/2021
Hudson Bayou project wins stormwater award
1/5/2021
Beer Can Island dredging and renourishment planned
1/4/2021
Fried asks new EPA head to reconsider wetlands move
1/4/2021
Venice residents asked to take resilience survey on flood risk
1/4/2021
Report blames underground log in Longboat sewage spill
12/21/2020
EPA gives Florida wider authority over wetland development
12/18/2020
Siesta residents start project to clean Grand Canal
12/17/2020
Reel Time: Threatened seagrass has trickle-down effect
12/16/2020
EPA considering “extremely hazardous” pesticide for Florida citrus
12/11/2020
2021 Sarasota County NEST calendar now available
12/11/2020
North Port City Commission moves toward expansion of sewer
12/8/2020
New batch of Florida red tide offers research opportunities
12/4/2020
Questions about lakes and ponds? Bring them to next month’s forum!
12/3/2020
Patchy Florida red tide detected in three Southwest Florida counties
12/2/2020
Venice citywide reclaimed water shutdown 12/2
12/2/2020
Living shorelines: Natural defense to storms
12/1/2020
Coral reef restoration and other resilience projects win national funding
12/1/2020
SWFWMD to hold virtual public workshop to update land use and management rules and processes
11/30/2020
Longboat Key moves forward with beach projects
11/25/2020
City of Sarasota looks at ways to prevent flooding during storms
11/20/2020
Humphris Park/South Jetty is closed
11/18/2020
Mote announces 2nd round of red tide projects
11/16/2020
City of Sarasota residents asked to report flooding damage from Eta
11/16/2020
DEP to host online Blue-Green Algae Task Force meeting
11/12/2020
Experts brainstorm ways to meet growth demands while protecting water supplies
11/10/2020
Eta stalls beach renourishment projects in Sarasota and Manatee
11/10/2020
Sarasota County is ready if Tropical Storm Eta roars back
11/10/2020
SWFWMD awards Splash! grants to Manatee and Sarasota County teachers
11/10/2020
Check your irrigation timer as we ‘fall back’ to standard time
11/2/2020
Mosquito-borne illness advisory issued
11/2/2020
Emails lost, Army Corps extends fish farm public comment period
11/2/2020
USGS unveils National Water Dashboard (NWD)
11/2/2020
Florida to receive $73M for Gulf restoration from BP oil spill settlement
10/30/2020
Saprito Pier to close for improvement project
10/30/2020
Dr. David Tomasko to Join SBEP as Executive Director
10/30/2020
SWFWMD schedules prescribed fires in Sarasota County in Nov.-Dec.
10/30/2020
Myakka River headwaters watershed purchased for conservation
10/22/2020
Florida wants to control wetlands permitting. Critics say it isn’t equipped to do the job
10/21/2020
2021 Cortez Fishing Festival cancelled due to COVID-19
10/21/2020
SBEP: Your boating behavior can be a lifesaver
10/21/2020
Enter the 2020 King Tides Photo Contest Oct. 14th-21st
10/13/2020
Study will address how climate disasters impact GOM restoration projects
10/9/2020
SBEP awards $4,000 water quality monitoring grant to Suncoast Waterkeeper
10/8/2020
Sarasota County BCC agrees to protect “Quads Parcels”
10/7/2020
Gulf fish farm gets federal approval to dump thousands of pounds of waste
10/6/2020
Sarasota County Commission seeks changes in stormwater rates, programs
10/1/2020
Opposition mounts against proposed fish farm off Sarasota coast
10/1/2020
Longboat Key fined for raw sewage spill in June
9/30/2020
Exploring the widespread impacts of ongoing nitrogen pollution
9/28/2020
North Port claims 1st place as most “water wise” city in the nation
9/28/2020
Governor announces $50M in springs funding
9/21/2020
Charlotte County launches next mass septic removal project
9/21/2020
EPA allocates $1M to help USF study harmful algal blooms
9/18/2020
FWC funds grant to study airborne red tide toxins
9/10/2020
Longboat Key receives permits for Canal 1A dredging
9/10/2020
UCF Researchers Developing Models to Predict Storm Surges
9/9/2020
UF/IFAS wants to hear from those impacted by the red tide of 2017-2019
9/8/2020
Long-delayed Sarasota sewer project reaching the home stretch
9/3/2020
FDACS launches “Florida Wastewater Treatment Plant Energy Program”
9/3/2020
Become an “Energy Coach” volunteer
9/2/2020
Bradenton City Council joins horse debate
8/31/2020
Free admission to Warm Mineral Springs Park for Sarasota County residents Sept. 19th
8/31/2020
No Swim Advisory issued for Siesta Beach
8/21/2020
Longboat, DEP await final tests on sewage spill
8/19/2020
SWFWMD to hold virtual public workshop on ranking water bodies
8/18/2020
Registration open for annual sustainability workshop
8/14/2020
Scientists decry new WOTUS rule
8/14/2020
Sarasota County receives $125,000 resiliency grant
8/10/2020
City of North Port seeking public feedback on water control structure
8/10/2020
EPA agreement brings Florida a step closer to issuing certain Clean Water Act permits
8/10/2020
Proposed fish farm remains unfazed by federal court’s NOAA opinion
8/6/2020
Longboat Key looks to advance redundant pipe project
8/6/2020
Sarasota County earns American Public Works Association accreditation
8/5/2020
North Port again participating in water conservation challenge
8/3/2020
Blue-Green Algae Task Force: Alert public when algal toxins detected
7/30/2020
Timeline of the recent Longboat Key sewage spill
7/27/2020
Beach renourishment planned for South Siesta Key
7/21/2020
Learn how to collect rainwater with Sarasota County’s virtual workshops
7/20/2020
Sarasota Bay Estuary Program seeking executive director
7/16/2020
Testing follows Longboat Key 26M-gallon sewage spill
7/15/2020
EPA limits states’ power to review projects that affect water quality
7/15/2020
Environmental groups say latest water bill bad for Florida
7/14/2020
Federal judge denies request to block Lido Key renourishment
7/7/2020
Florida’s new environmental laws: A breakdown
7/7/2020
Reports of blue-green algae ‘too soon’ to link to Longboat sewage spill
7/7/2020
New technology delivers fast, easy results on water quality
7/7/2020
Longboat Key moved to address aging pipe a month before spill
7/6/2020
Florida researchers are studying metals in the Gulf of Mexico
7/6/2020
Group tries to halt dredging of Big Pass in Sarasota
7/2/2020
Longboat Key pipe may have dumped 28 million gallons of sewage into Sarasota Bay
7/2/2020
New law gives Florida DEP gets new duties, including septic systems oversight
7/2/2020
Algae bloom along Florida’s west coast is not red tide. So what is it?
7/2/2020
Governor vetoes more than $21 million for Sarasota-Manatee projects
6/30/2020
Study: Saharan dust may help fuel red tide in the Gulf of Mexico
6/29/2020
Study: Florida has thousands more high-risk properties than FEMA says
6/29/2020
City of Sarasota seeking paddling equipment donations
6/26/2020
Rehabbed mother manatee and calf released into Sarasota Bay
6/19/2020
Lido Beach renourishment begins in July
6/19/2020
Bioswale is latest addition to Bayfront Park
6/19/2020
SWFWMD draft 2020 Regional Water Supply Plan available
6/18/2020
Deadline approaching for 2021 CHNEP calendar photo contest
6/17/2020
2020 CHNEP Watershed Summit videos available
6/15/2020
SWFWMD schedules prescribed fires in Sarasota County
6/15/2020
FWC holding virtual workshops on future management of the stone crab fishery
6/11/2020
Summer storms mean runoff, but you can help reduce its negative impacts
6/8/2020
Hudson Bayou Watershed restoration project honored
6/4/2020
Bradenton sewage leak spills 800K gallons into Sarasota Bay
6/3/2020
New Englewood Water District will have 1,100+ customers
6/2/2020
North Port Utilities receives awards for water treatment
6/1/2020
Commission approves $1M for Florida Gulf Coast wetland projects
6/1/2020
Report: Tampa Bay, Sarasota-Bradenton metros most at risk for storm surge
5/29/2020
Flood insurance discounts available for Sarasota County residents
5/29/2020
SWFWMD “Splash! Grants” bring water education to students
5/29/2020
UPDATE: No Swim Advisory lifted for Brohard Beach
5/22/2020
Fertilizer restricted season returns June 1st
5/19/2020
State of Florida approves Sarasota County conservation deal
5/18/2020
Smelly Sarasota County tap water linked to algae bloom
5/18/2020
Study eyes red tide’s effects on humans
5/12/2020
Sargassum seaweed could return to Florida’s beaches in coming weeks
5/11/2020
Community encouraged to register for Alert Sarasota County
5/4/2020
Big Pass dredge plans move forward
5/1/2020
SWFWMD declares Phase I Water Shortage in central and southern regions
4/29/2020
Bipartisan senators announce $19.5B water infrastructure proposal
4/27/2020
State Resilience Officer: Florida’s climate change efforts ‘Disjointed’
4/24/2020
Sea Turtle nesting season starts May 1st
4/24/2020
Dissolved Oxygen and pH Policy Leave Fisheries at Risk
4/24/2020
Sarasota County installs 10 WaterGoats to corral garbage
4/22/2020
Beleaguered sewer project nears completion
4/22/2020
Lawsuit: Endangered species harmed by Lake O discharges
4/21/2020
Governor gives some Florida beaches green light to reopen
4/21/2020
FGCU, Mote Marine Lab project studies if dead fish are feeding red tide
4/21/2020
Pandemic could nix new environmental funding
4/21/2020
Abnormally warm Gulf of Mexico could intensify tornado, hurricane seasons
4/7/2020
Water associations reassure public on tap water safety
4/7/2020
Longboat Key budgeting up to $34.5M for beach management plan
4/3/2020
Sarasota County-operated beaches will close March 21st
3/20/2020
Charlotte County beaches to close March 22nd
3/20/2020
El Niño may skip hurricane season: what it means for Florida
3/20/2020
Don’t flush disinfectant wipes!
3/18/2020
Legislature approves bill creating new Aquatic Preserve
3/13/2020
Heading to an event? Verify its status first!
3/13/2020
Bill aimed at battling algae blooms heads to governor
3/12/2020
Public construction in Florida could require sea level study
3/12/2020
New research shows mangrove conservation can pay for itself in flood protection
3/10/2020
Sarasota County makes progress on Bee Ridge water plant
3/6/2020
A preview of a playbook for healthy water in Sarasota
3/5/2020
North Port city commission approves Phase II of Warm Mineral Springs park plan
3/3/2020
New Bobby Jones Park space approved in Phillippi Creek Watershed
3/2/2020
‘Shark Spotting’ public art installation debuts in downtown Venice 3/5
3/2/2020
Manatee Commissioners say ‘yes’ to more funding for Mote
2/27/2020
Thursday: “Mythbusting Marine Aquaculture” webinar
2/26/2020
Stormwater improvement project underway in Venice
2/21/2020
Lido Key awaits renourishment project
2/21/2020
“Beach University” returns to Siesta Key in March
2/20/2020
Red Tide toll prompts state to limit some fishing to catch-and-release
2/20/2020
Florida moving ahead to take over federal wetlands permitting
2/20/2020
Florida's chief science officer says we need to reduce carbon emissions
2/7/2020
Small-acre preserves provide wildlife habitat, water treatment areas within communities
2/7/2020
Researchers release playbook for combating red tide, other deadly algae
2/7/2020
Gov. DeSantis, Cabinet say yes to conservation deal in Sarasota County
2/5/2020
SBEP study contributes to regional understanding of tidal creeks
2/5/2020
Will experimental fish farm pave the way for privatizing federal waters?
2/3/2020
What impact will relaxing of federal water regulations have on SWFL waterways?
2/3/2020
City of Sarasota considers opposing proposed fish farm
1/31/2020
CHNEP seeking volunteers to coordinate horseshoe crab monitoring
1/30/2020
Residents weigh in on proposed fish farm off Sarasota coast
1/30/2020
Sarasota County to take part in 2020 neighborhood summit
1/30/2020
Manasota Key beach renourishment begins Feb. 1st
1/24/2020
Siesta Key to soon see work on two major projects
1/24/2020
Change in Sarasota County grease regulations leave business owners concerned
1/24/2020
Protest ahead of EPA hearing on proposed offshore fish farm
1/24/2020
Breathe easy despite red tide with HABscope
1/24/2020
Sarasota’s The Bay Conservancy unveils Fountain Garden
1/22/2020
Jan. 28th public hearing will consider proposed offshore aquaculture site
1/16/2020
Senate budget head seeks $2.5 billion water quality package
1/14/2020
Could “The Bay” actually make the bay cleaner?
1/13/2020
Governor likely to get environmental money in upcoming session
1/10/2020
Bradenton legislator seeks money to lift oyster populations
1/9/2020
Apply by March 2nd for 2020 Sarasota Bay Partners Grants
1/3/2020
Thieves stealing artifacts could hurt North Port’s water supply
1/2/2020
Southwest Florida ends the year free of red tide
1/2/2020
Diseases and algae blooms: Florida researchers to make connections
12/20/2019
As seas rise, Florida Republicans examine ways to adapt to climate change
12/20/2019
An urbanized Florida means more stormwater ponds, invasive plants
12/20/2019
FWC seeking innovative ideas for aquatic plant management
12/17/2019
NASA-funded collaborative project to study South Florida blue-green algae
12/11/2019
2020 NEST Calendar featuring Sarasota County students’ artwork now available
12/11/2019
Siesta Key residents look for solutions for Grand Canal water quality
12/11/2019
Public invited to Dec. 18th screening of “Troubled Waters”
12/10/2019
2020 CHNEP Nature Calendars are here!
12/9/2019
With red tide lurking, lawmakers talk water quality at Manatee Chamber event
12/4/2019
Learn about planned improvements to Scherer Thaxton Preserve
12/4/2019
Non-native fish are found throughout Florida’s freshwaters
12/3/2019
Noah Valenstein highlights ‘huge issue’ of sea level rise during Florida Taxwatch talk
12/3/2019
Florida red tide lurks south of Venice, but it’s dwindling
12/3/2019
‘Perfect storm’ of weather events led to fish kill in Siesta Key lagoon
12/3/2019
Fifth-graders learn sustainable fishing from reel pros at Mote event
11/25/2019
Red tide continues to plague gulf coast
11/25/2019
Toilet-to-tap proposal sent back to Florida House for reconsideration
11/25/2019
Manatee County considers ban on horseback surfing
11/25/2019
Florida senators want federal help on their red tide problem
11/18/2019
Clean Water Act: Economic analysis could undermine Trump rule repeal
11/18/2019
Mangroves reduce flood damages during hurricanes, saving $billions
11/18/2019
High concentrations of red tide causing fish kills in Sarasota County
11/18/2019
Red tide and human health: Researchers study ‘Chronic Exposure’
11/18/2019
Sarasota civil engineer close to a biochar breakthrough in treating reclaimed water
11/18/2019
SWFWMD awards education grants to Manatee and Sarasota County schools
11/12/2019
2019-2020 Bay Wise Kayak Tour Schedule Announced
11/8/2019
MOTE-FWC red tide initiative announces new applied research grant opportunity
11/8/2019
Neighborhood initiative grants now available
11/7/2019
Appeals court ruling okays Mosaic mining expansion in Central Florida
11/7/2019
DeSantis rolls out water quality website
11/7/2019
Red Tide back but not as bad -- so far
11/7/2019
Ainger Creek Boat Ramp closed Nov. 12-26
11/7/2019
Maintenance dredging of the Gulf ICW in Venice-closures 11/4
11/7/2019
SWFWMD aims to reduce risk of wildfires by scheduling prescribed fires for Sarasota County
11/7/2019
How Southwest Florida' s business community got woke about water
11/7/2019
Mote launches stone crab research, education project with new grant
11/5/2019
Scallopalooza early-bird pricing available until Dec. 20th
11/5/2019
Pinellas County bans water horses
10/25/2019
SWFWMD seeking volunteers for seagrass/water clarity observations
10/25/2019
Upside-down jellyfish congregate around Lido Key
10/25/2019
Army Corps dredging Venice ICW
10/25/2019
Blue-Green Algae Task Force approves 1st recommendations
10/14/2019
City of Sarasota seeks Sarasota County OK to use Ted Sperling Park as staging area
10/14/2019
Climate-focused initiative appoints regional director to address climate issues
10/8/2019
North Port Joins Fifth Annual “Imagine a Day Without Water”
10/4/2019
Report: Florida’s water supplies under extreme pressure
9/30/2019
Congressional committee presses EPA over WOTUS rollback
9/30/2019
Septic tanks eyed in efforts to combat algae
9/27/2019
Water Management District board vacancies concern some conservationists
9/27/2019
EPA considering first fish farm in Gulf of Mexico
9/27/2019
Questions remain over long-term health effects of blue-green algae
9/25/2019
Florida's Blue-Green Algae Task Force focuses on DOH response, future actions
9/25/2019
Public meeting scheduled on Mosaic renewal permit for pollutant discharge
9/24/2019
North Port financial dilemma: Aging water control infrastructure
9/18/2019
Manatee County invites volunteers to Sept. 21st oyster reef restoration event
9/18/2019
Florida Gov. DeSantis rolls out environmental proposals
9/17/2019
Small harvest leaves Florida stone crabbers in a pinch
9/17/2019
Mote launching stone crab research and education project in Tampa Bay with new grant
9/17/2019
Mote installs new snook-monitoring antenna in Phillippi Creek
9/16/2019
Water quality top concern at Sarasota legislative delegation meeting
9/13/2019
NOAA sends nearly $2M to Mote Marine Laboratoryf or red tide research
9/13/2019
New flood map launched for City of Venice
9/11/2019
Sign of the times: Drone found underwater during Jetty cleanup
9/4/2019
'No Swim' advisory lifted for Brohard Beach
9/4/2019
‘No Swim’ advisory issued for Brohard Beach
8/30/2019
Brown water: natural tannins or sign of looming red tide?
8/30/2019
Court rules Obama EPA violated law on WOTUS
8/27/2019
Longboat Key granted $45,000 for sea level rise plan
8/27/2019
Nonprofit’s test kits allows SWFL fishermen to measure water quality
8/27/2019
County moves to fix Bee Ridge water plant by 2025
8/26/2019
How to keep your dog safe from deadly blue-green algae
8/20/2019
District to hold public workshop on ranking water bodies
8/20/2019
Drain and cover to protect against mosquitoes
8/20/2019
Creating a sustainable community by "Growing Greener Generations"
8/20/2019
Almost half of Florida water bodies have algal blooms, and climate change is worsening the problem
8/16/2019
Rising seas could speed up loss of Florida mangroves, study finds
8/16/2019
USF's poop-powered generator could have worldwide impact
8/16/2019
Flooding cause closures across Tampa Bay area
8/15/2019
Health Advisory Lifted for the Grand Canal on Siesta Key
8/14/2019
DEP hosts 2019 resilient Florida: planning, policy and practice workshop
8/12/2019
Nokomis Area Civic Association water symposium well attended
8/12/2019
Sarasota and Manatee administrators discuss shared issues
8/12/2019
Speakers offer insight on improving Sarasota’s water quality
8/7/2019
Venice considers fines for sewage spills
8/6/2019
Researchers deploy new tech to explore depths of Gulf of Mexico
8/6/2019
A new old way to combat toxic algae: float it up, then skim it off
8/6/2019
Longboat closer to moving forward on north end groin projects
8/6/2019
It's official! Mote declares record-breaking year for sea turtle nests in the Sarasota area
8/6/2019
Peace River water authority extending pipelines and raising rates
8/6/2019
“No Swim” advisory lifted for North Jetty Beach
8/5/2019
Registration is open for 2019 CHNEP Nature Festival
8/2/2019
Siesta residents eager to see changes after sewage spill
8/2/2019
Judgment could come soon in Big Pass lawsuit
7/26/2019
Sarasota researchers conducting red tide/human health research
7/25/2019
These maps show where urban sprawl is making big storms more deadly
7/25/2019
As seas rise, Florida will likely lose more coastal property value than any other state
7/21/2019
Researchers working on spray that could help combat red tide
7/21/2019
Sandy soil and rising seas spell septic tank disaster in Florida
7/21/2019
Blue-green algae making its way around Tampa Bay again
7/21/2019
Treating nutrients with algae blooms
7/14/2019
Report: Red tide and aftermath killed 174 dolphins
7/14/2019
Scientists discover the biggest seaweed bloom in the world
7/11/2019
Sarasota Dept. Health Officials advise of wastewater contamination
7/11/2019
Gulf Coast states see similarities to Southwest Florida blue-green algae
7/10/2019
Scientists go microscopic to find answer to prevent blue-green algae
7/10/2019
Inland flooding passes storm surge as #1 killer during hurricanes
7/10/2019
Florida may adopt limits on amount of toxins from blue-green algae blooms allowed in waterways
7/10/2019
Armoring coast against sea level rise could cost big money in Sarasota and Manatee
7/10/2019
Sarasota County to implement new FOG ordinance in effort to stem sanitary sewage spills
7/10/2019
Plans afoot to renew/replace City of Sarasota’s aging infrastructure
7/8/2019
Warm temperatures bring cyanobacteria blooms to Sarasota Bay
7/8/2019
Four green sea turtles tagged amid nesting increase in southwest Florida
7/8/2019
Southwest Florida blue crab trap closure starts July 10, followed by Big Bend trap closure
7/8/2019
DEP announces support to help communities prepare for sea level rise
7/8/2019
Algae blooms plague waterways, inch toward AMI
7/8/2019
All aspects of Florida water quality discussed at task force meeting
7/3/2019
Florida governor Ron DeSantis signs bill to change environmental enforcement
7/3/2019
Great Bay Scallop & Hard Clam Search scheduled for August 10th
7/3/2019
City, Conservation Foundation of Gulf Coast explore partnership for Bobby Jones Golf Club
7/3/2019
Sea turtle patrol starts early on Sarasota area beaches
7/3/2019
Florida oceans and coasts strategic plan to be developed
6/30/2019
Report: Rising seas could cost Florida $75 billion over 20 years
6/27/2019
Mote and boys and girls clubs starts new ocean guardians program
6/27/2019
Opening ceremony highlights new living shoreline along boulevard of the arts in Sarasota
6/27/2019
Venice ban on shark fishing will be coming
6/26/2019
NASA helps warn of harmful algal blooms in lakes, reservoirs
6/25/2019
Beach re-nourishment scheduled for this fall in Englewood
6/23/2019
Advanced wastewater treatment could be coming to Sarasota County
6/23/2019
Gov. DeSantis signs bill giving Sarasota’s Mote $18 million to fight red tide
6/21/2019
June 23-29 is Mosquito Awareness Week
6/21/2019
‘No Swim’ advisory issued for Sarasota County Beach
6/20/2019
Big mission awaits Florida's new Blue Green Algae Task Force
6/17/2019
This year's Gulf of Mexico dead zone could be one of the biggest ever, NOAA says
6/17/2019
Southwest Florida experts spotlight water quality, red tide research
6/13/2019
Join the Seagrass Survey – Saturday, June 15th
6/13/2019
Beach erosion continues to plague Caspersen Beach
6/6/2019
Fertilizer restricted season underway in Sarasota County
6/6/2019
With biosolids bills failing in Florida Legislature, DEP to develop own rules
6/3/2019
Red tide bills see mixed results in legislature
6/3/2019
In Sarasota-Manatee, the storm surge threat grows
6/3/2019
Brown algae recedes, waters clear at Anna Maria Island
5/29/2019
CDC to study how inhaled algae toxins affect Lake Okeechobee fishing guides
5/28/2019
Warm Mineral Springs Park nomination moves forward
5/28/2019
South Venice residents focus on water quality at Alligator Creek Nature Festival
5/24/2019
Stone crab larvae perish from red tide, but bloom intensity matters
5/24/2019
‘Gumbo’ of blue-green algae stinks up Manatee and Sarasota beaches
5/24/2019
EPA releases guidance on cyanotoxins
5/24/2019
Florida's dirty water tops list of woes for new chief science officer
5/23/2019
North Port works on plan to expand city sewer
5/20/2019
Nurdle Patrol looks for plastic pellets on Florida's beaches
5/20/2019
New wrinkles in canal plan have Longboat leaders looking at options
5/20/2019
North Port Takes 3rd place in national water conservation competition
5/16/2019
Shark fishing under scrutiny for Venice City Pier
5/16/2019
Could global warming lead to quieter hurricane seasons? Experts say yes, with a caveat
5/15/2019
Trump to ease drilling rules sparked by 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill
5/15/2019
Lawmakers introduce bill forcing EPA to set legal limit for all PFAS in drinking water
5/15/2019
New EPA document tells communities to brace for climate change impacts
5/15/2019
Has a Longboat Key retiree solved the puzzle of the red tide?
5/15/2019
Sarasota County reminds beach-goers to keep light out of sight
5/15/2019
‘You can call him our water czar’: Nikki Fried names Florida’s new water policy director
5/15/2019
From Tampa to Sarasota, businesses find ways to conserve water
5/15/2019
Price tag for Sarasota water quality improvements: $310 million
5/14/2019
NASA grant lets utilities and partners use space agency data in planning
5/14/2019
Florida's new chief science officer started off as a surfer dude
5/5/2019
New EPA document tells communities to brace for climate change impacts
5/5/2019
Aquaculture Braintrust Farms clams in Florida’s Tampa Bay
5/5/2019
Turn out the lights, it's nesting season for Florida sea turtles
5/5/2019
Study demonstrates seagrass' strong potential for curbing erosion
5/5/2019
It’s all at sea: new clues to coastal erosion
5/5/2019
Climate change is a community issue
5/5/2019
Sarasota based Crystal Clean Green Cleaning nominated for Sustainable Business Award
5/5/2019
Public, media excluded from upcoming Rooney roundtable on toxic algae blooms at FGCU
4/30/2019
Army Corps responds to Lido Beach lawsuit
4/30/2019
Ron DeSantis announces newly-formed Blue-Green Algae Task Force
4/30/2019
Commissioners contemplate focus, priorities of Water Quality Summit
4/25/2019
Sarasota County sued for dumping treated wastewater from overwhelmed facility
4/25/2019
Florida disasters command huge share of state spending
4/22/2019
Court orders EPA to reevaluate Obama-era power plant wastewater rule
4/22/2019
As oceans rapidly warm, an urgent need to improve hurricane forecasts
4/22/2019
Applying for a Neighborhood Initiative Grant? Attend a seminar by April 30th.
4/22/2019
North Port to celebrate Warm Mineral Springs’ birthday with free admission
4/22/2019
Sarasota Tiger Bay panel addresses water quality problems
4/19/2019
USF study: Ocean circulation likely to blame for severity of 2018 red tide
4/18/2019
Bayfront Park seawall project delayed, still planned
4/18/2019
Seven things you can do to help mitigate red tide
4/18/2019
Sarasota County hosting Water Quality Summit
4/17/2019
2019 Seagrass Survey is moving to a new location! (UPDATED)
4/16/2019
Water quality monitor volunteers needed
4/15/2019
Giant storms, aging infrastructure pushing Florida’s sewer systems to breaking point
4/15/2019
Sarasota County greenlights joint Manasota Key beach renourishment project with Charlotte County
4/15/2019
Florida DOH emails show agency struggled to manage algae crisis
4/8/2019
Red tide life cycle hits four stages
4/5/2019
Mote and FGCU partner on red tide research
4/5/2019
The beach on Lido Key is back
4/5/2019
Saprito Pier to temporarily close Friday, 4/5
4/3/2019
Sarasota joins nationwide challenge to be most ‘water wise’
4/3/2019
Senate outlines $1.7 billion environmental spending plan
4/2/2019
Eutrophication of lakes will significantly increase greenhouse gas emissions
4/2/2019
Sarasota County considers joint beach rebuild for Manasota Key
4/2/2019
New for Florida: Gov. Ron DeSantis names chief science officer
4/2/2019
Sarasota County Commission addresses wastewater spills
4/1/2019
‘Red Tide Summit’ on Indian Rocks Beach addresses public concerns
4/1/2019
Sarasota County faces lawsuit over 800 million gallons of dumped processed wastewater
3/26/2019
Dolphins with brain disease also test positive for algae toxin: study
3/26/2019
FGCU launches ‘Water School’ to provide the tools to combat blue-green algae, dead fish
3/25/2019
As coastal flooding surges, ‘living shorelines’ seen as the answer
3/25/2019
FGCU Study: Airborne toxic cyanobacteria can travel more than a mile inland
3/25/2019
After years of inaction, septic tanks once again focus in Florida
3/21/2019
Trump budget falls short on Everglades work, omits new reservoir plan
3/18/2019
May 23rd hearing date set for Warm Mineral Springs nomination to National Register
3/15/2019
Check Your Irrigation Timer When You ‘Spring Forward’ for Daylight Savings Time
3/11/2019
Experts testify on algae solutions at Florida Congressional delegation meeting
3/8/2019
Opinion: 5 things Florida must do to protect our waterways
3/8/2019
America uses 322 billion gallons of water each day. Here’s where it goes.
3/5/2019
Wildlife officials want more mechanical harvesting, fewer chemicals applied to lakes, rivers
3/5/2019
Florida’s legislators expected to focus heavily on water this session
3/5/2019
Can we address climate change without sacrificing water quality?
3/5/2019
Florida delegation focuses on water quality issues
3/5/2019
Bay area legislative delegation meets at mote emphasizes red tide responses
3/5/2019
Climate change is shifting productivity of fisheries worldwide
3/5/2019
FWC Commissioners direct staff to move forward with improvements to Aquatic Plant Management Program
2/26/2019
Survey: 71 percent of Southwest Florida residents concerned about climate change
2/26/2019
Sarasota must answer to dredging lawsuit by concerned Siesta Key group
2/21/2019
Red tide: Sarasota County will host water quality summit
2/21/2019
Hurricanes are strengthening faster in the Atlantic, and climate change is a big reason why
2/21/2019
UF researchers say people are moving away from lakes and rivers
2/21/2019
Kids sue state of Florida for action on climate change. DeSantis wants suit dismissed
2/21/2019
Natural solution to fighting pollution?
2/20/2019
CHNEP gets $75K grant from Florida DEP
2/15/2019
Judge rules for DEP, but Cortez fish camp gets stay order
2/15/2019
Venice receives $100K for urban forest along Intracoastal Waterway
2/15/2019
Florida red tide levels are the lowest in more than a year
2/7/2019
More than 16K fish to be released in Florida after red tide devastates marine life
2/5/2019
City of Sarasota officials hope to avoid costly pipeline replacement
2/5/2019
Red tide: Sarasota County considers water quality summit
2/1/2019
Florida red tide levels are the lowest in more than a year
2/1/2019
New Pass dredge halfway done
1/30/2019
Manatee County drops objection to Greer Island groin
1/28/2019
Nearly a third of state's waters are polluted, experts say
1/28/2019
Water shutdowns set for water main replacement on the island of Venice
1/28/2019
USF forum: Collaboration required to prepare for climate change
1/28/2019
Red tide blamed for worst Sarasota tourism decline since 9/11
1/28/2019
FWC to pause aquatic plant herbicide treatment while collecting public comment
1/25/2019
Venice City Council favors statewide stormwater rule
1/24/2019
Judge dismisses Siesta Key group case attempting to stop Big Pass dredge
1/24/2019
Florida Gulf Coast University trying to secure more than $9 million to study red tide
1/24/2019
Algal blooms cost Florida $17.3 million in emergency funding last year
1/24/2019
One option for disposal of biosolids: recycling them to make sustainable bricks
1/22/2019
Red tide episode kills record number of sea turtles
1/16/2019
Gov. DeSantis announces sweeping fixes meant to clean up Florida's water woes
1/11/2019
Hurricane preparedness casualty of federal government shutdown
1/10/2019
Federal government spending $100 million to study desalination
1/10/2019
Senate panel briefed on septic tanks’ contribution to algae outbreak
1/10/2019
Musical acts announced for 2019 Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival
1/7/2019
CHEC seeking volunteer trail guides in Charlotte County
1/4/2019
January 26: Whitaker Bayou Healthy Communities and Waterways
1/4/2019
Trade industry group bringing ‘2019 Algae Biomass Summit’ to Orlando
12/17/2018
Bayfront rally calls for action on red tide
12/17/2018
Weather delays Lido Key's beach renourishment for fifth time
12/17/2018
2019 NEST calendar now available
12/17/2018
Proposed legislation looks to restore septic inspections
12/14/2018
Fishermen banding together with scientists to fight red tide
12/14/2018
Estuary partners choose their battles coast to coast
12/14/2018
Mote and Riverview High release juvenile snook into Phillippi Creek
12/14/2018
Venice considering underground reclaimed water storage
12/14/2018
Trump wetlands rule rollback makes about 6 million acres in Florida unprotected
12/14/2018
Mote Marine-led initiative will restore resilient corals across 130 acres
12/10/2018
New national report says climate change threatens U.S. water security
12/6/2018
Evacuation and water quality top Longboat Key's legislative priorities
12/6/2018
It's known as ‘The ABC Plan’. Can it solve red tide?
12/6/2018
Snook and redfish harvest closed until March due to red tide
12/3/2018
Mote hires experienced red tide researcher for new institute
11/16/2018
Still no end to red tide intrusion on Manatee coastline
11/16/2018
Peace River Water Authority may avert litigation
11/16/2018
City of Venice wants Sarasota County to monitor Gulf for pollution, too
11/15/2018
Sarasota County BMPs to be employed proactively
11/14/2018
Bad news for beachgoers: Red tide levels stay on rise in Manatee, Sarasota counties
11/14/2018
South Florida company addressing algal blooms with plastic beads
11/14/2018
Start of stone crab season in Cortez is worst in recent memory
11/13/2018
SWFWMD aims to reduce risk of wildfires by performing prescribed fires
11/9/2018
Emergency Lido Beach erosion project could begin this weekend
11/8/2018
Red tide, warm water slowing stone crab harvest
11/5/2018
Coastal development, sea rise sent Hurricane Irma storm surge to more homes, study shows
11/5/2018
Siesta group files revised Big Pass challenge
10/31/2018
Sarasota installs stormwater filter to reduce red tide
10/31/2018
Red tide forum highlights need for best management practices
10/30/2018
Mote announces launch of new Red Tide Institute
10/30/2018
Lido beach project could help New Pass boaters
10/30/2018
North Port encouraging the voluntary non-use of fertilizer year-around
10/30/2018
Watershed groups have a positive impact on local water quality, study finds
10/30/2018
Cooler weather won't help with red tide, but season change could
10/26/2018
‘Living seawall’ helps bring new marine life to Sarasota Bay
10/26/2018
North Port encouraging the voluntary non-use of fertilizer year-around
10/26/2018
Sarasota County and Mote agree on terms for proposed aquarium site
10/26/2018
Prevent red tide? Start with more wetlands, experts say
10/18/2018
North Port commissioners urge residents to curb year-round fertilizer use
10/18/2018
Holmes Beach commission pushes for fix to polluted Spring Lake
10/17/2018
Judge dismisses Big Pass lawsuit
10/17/2018
'No swim' advisories lifted for Nokomis, Manasota Key beaches
10/17/2018
South Venice Community Cleanup
10/17/2018
Canal Watch Group launched in North Port
10/17/2018
No-swim advisories lifted at several Sarasota Co. beaches
10/15/2018
Red tide levels lower in Manatee, Sarasota after Hurricane Michael churns up the Gulf
10/15/2018
Shoreline Shindig at Bradenton Riverwalk highlights Manatee’s oyster restoration efforts
10/15/2018
In a step forward for Everglades restoration, U.S. Senate approves reservoir plan
10/11/2018
Higher tides associated with Michael spark erosion concerns in Southwest Florida
10/11/2018
No-swim advisories posted for 13 Sarasota Co. beaches
10/11/2018
The hurricanes and climate-change questions keep coming. Yes, they’re linked.
10/11/2018
Hurricane Michael causes flooding and erosion in Sarasota
10/11/2018
Plans gel for first Florida Economic Water Summit
10/11/2018
Punta Gorda's Harbor Heights pier to be demolished, reconstructed beginning Oct. 15
10/9/2018
Red tide and fertilizer impact the topic of Venice City Council discussions
10/8/2018
A big piece of Anna Maria Island will be without fresh water one night next week
10/5/2018
Mote leader shares red tide science at Capitol Hill briefing
10/5/2018
North Port to replace docks at Dallas White Park
10/5/2018
Siesta Key group planning to sue the feds over Lido Beach renourishment project
10/4/2018
Big plans for when red tide vanishes in Sarasota-Manatee
10/4/2018
Guest editorial: Testing the politics of red tide science
10/1/2018
Mitigating red tide more than killing algae, researcher says
10/1/2018
Media statement: FWC Commission expands fishery management measures in response to red tide
9/27/2018
Scientists, resource managers share major updates on tackling Florida red tide
9/27/2018
Archaeology lecture series: a prehistoric cemetery in the Gulf of Mexico
9/27/2018
Measures that would help address Florida's harmful algal blooms remain stalled In Congress
9/27/2018
Deal proposed in Peace River water feud
9/27/2018
Is spraying weeds in Central Florida lakes, contributing to Southwest Florida’s water crisis?
9/25/2018
State directs $2.2 million to Mote for red tide research
9/25/2018
How your lawn's fertilizers can contribute to the red tide; counties combat their use
9/25/2018
FGCU researchers install air quality pump to test blue-green algae toxins
9/24/2018
Hurricane rating system fails to account for deadly rain
9/24/2018
City of Sarasota prepping for next wave of toxic red tide destruction
9/21/2018
National Public Lands Day event Sept. 22 at Celery Fields
9/21/2018
Celebrate National Estuaries Week by planting... tea bags!
9/12/2018
Venice Council resolution urges residents to curb fertilizer use
9/12/2018
Charlotte Harbor Estuary Program to propose cyanobacteria rapid response program
9/11/2018
New treatment being developed for manatees poisoned by red tide
9/7/2018
Venice vice mayor to seek citywide ban of fertilizer
9/5/2018
30,000 tons of sand being used for beach renourishment in Longboat
9/5/2018
Eaglewood Beach Waterfest
9/5/2018
Now you can take your boater safety exam online
8/29/2018
Red tide status report from FWC 8/24
8/27/2018
Third species of algae, fueled by decomposing fish, found in SW Florida
8/27/2018
'No Swim' advisory lifted for Siesta Beach
8/27/2018
Red tide, high bacteria levels affect some Sarasota area beaches
8/24/2018
Sarasota Bay Watch postpones Scallop Search/Clam Jam
8/23/2018
SWFWMD to hold public workshop on ranking water bodies for minimum level/flow rules
8/21/2018
Nelson, Rubio call for passage of WRDA bill to address algae crisis
8/17/2018
Commercial fishers ‘wait and see’ on red tide impacts
8/16/2018
Florida Sea Grant’s Karl Havens on the causes of red tide
8/16/2018
Report outlines Florida’s major environmental concerns
8/16/2018
Polk case to move forward: Judge denies motion to dismiss Peace River water fight hearing
8/16/2018
Algae monitor sponsored by NASA installed in Lake Okeechobee
8/13/2018
Mote Marine researchers racing against clock to study red tide
8/13/2018
A hurricane may be only way to get rid of red tide, expert says
8/13/2018
Red tide causes ‘thousands’ of fish kills on Manatee County’s coast
8/13/2018
Mote scientists to test new method to mitigate red tide
8/10/2018
Sarasota using sand bags to protect Lido pool and pavilion from erosion
8/10/2018
‘No Swim’ advisory issued for Sarasota County Beach
8/9/2018
Register now for 2018 Florida Waters Stewardship program
8/9/2018
Mote Marine Laboratory is working to solve red tide riddles
8/8/2018
Lingering Red Tide bloom moves north, killing fish near mouth of Tampa Bay
8/7/2018
It’s clammin’ and jammin’ – It’s Scallopalooza!
8/3/2018
SWFWMD performing prescribed burns in August and September in Sarasota County
8/3/2018
Check out this online tool to see how sea level-rise will impact your flood risk
8/1/2018
Register now for Tidally United Summit, Aug. 9-11
7/30/2018
Palmer: Keep an eye on local water issues
7/30/2018
No Swim Advisory issued for Palma Sola beach
7/30/2018
Last large full-time wastewater discharge to Sarasota Bay removed
7/30/2018
DeSoto County Commission denies Mosaic's rezoning request for phosphate mining
7/30/2018
Loggerhead sea turtle deaths spike in Sarasota County
7/27/2018
Get ready for the 2018 Great Scallop Search – and Clam Jam!
7/27/2018
Regional water authority hopes to get litigation dismissed
7/26/2018
Longboat Key to prepare sea level rise action plan
7/26/2018
FEMA denies Longboat funding for Irma damages
7/19/2018
Volunteer water quality monitors needed in Lemon Bay
7/17/2018
Newly discovered shark species named for Mote Marine founder Eugenie Clark
7/17/2018
Save the date for the 2018 Charlotte Harbor Nature Festival
7/17/2018
Sarasota and Charlotte counties teaming up to combat beach erosion
7/16/2018
“Sand war” continues between Siesta Key and Lido Key
7/11/2018
Mote Scientists tag two whale sharks off southwest Florida Coast
7/9/2018
Dead sea turtles washing up on area beaches
7/9/2018
Post-BP map of Gulf Of Mexico fisheries prepares for future disasters
7/9/2018
Administrative judge to hear Polk and Manasota regional water dispute
7/9/2018
Sarasota County hosting open house for potential land purchase of future park
7/9/2018
Will sargassum be the next algae problem in Florida?
7/6/2018
Beach-goers should “pack-in and pack-out” this holiday
7/3/2018
Red tide still lingering at Sarasota, Manatee County beaches
7/2/2018
No-swim advisory issued for Bird Key Park beach in Sarasota
7/2/2018
Mote scientists studying possible remedy for red tide
6/28/2018
North Port repairs bridge at Warm Mineral Springs Park
6/22/2018
Free admission for Sarasota County residents at Warm Mineral Springs Park on Aug. 11
6/22/2018
The fate of Florida's wetlands could be decided behind closed doors, groups say
6/22/2018
Despite permit, Big Pass dredge remains contentious
6/22/2018
FISH nets new funding from fundraiser, FWC
6/22/2018
Red tide largely spares Manatee County, but plagues beaches to the south
6/20/2018
Mote to host fifth Sarasota Lionfish Derby
6/19/2018
Missed the Environmental Summit? Now you can watch the video!
6/19/2018
Trump's move to redefine water rule threatens wetlands banks
6/15/2018
Low to medium red tide levels linger in Sarasota County
6/15/2018
Study: Anatartica's ice is rapidly melting, threatening coastal communities worldwide
6/14/2018
See a whale shark in the Gulf? Call Mote Marine Lab immediately!
6/8/2018
Beach Erosion is a two-part problem for Sarasota
6/6/2018
Sarasota seeking state money for eroded Lido Beach
6/5/2018
Portions of Venice Myakka River Park closed for safety
6/5/2018
Hurricane season has anxiety running high. How much is development to blame?
6/4/2018
Lido Beach erosion hurting businesses and causing property damage
6/1/2018
Sarasota County's 2017 Drinking Water Quality Report now available
5/29/2018
NEST volunteers make improvements at Lake Faun
5/29/2018
Red-shouldered hawk and nestlings recued by volunteers, Sarasota EMS
5/29/2018
Scientists: Please report horseshoe crabs on Florida's west coast
5/24/2018
Environmental group pushes for Cortez Bridge details
5/24/2018
Area deemed among most at risk for climate change impacts
5/24/2018
Suncoast Reef Rovers brush aside schooling snook to clean North Jetty
5/24/2018
Judge's decision approves Lido shoreline protection permit
5/24/2018
Polk County interests want potential impacts of Peace River utility project studied
5/23/2018
Majorities see government efforts to protect the environment as insufficient
5/21/2018
Archaeologist hopes to prompt discussion on solutions to problem of rising sea levels
5/21/2018
EPA releases 5-year review of Recreational Water Quality Criteria
5/14/2018
2018 Seagrass Survey a success
5/14/2018
$4 million purchase will help protect Myakka River State Park
5/10/2018
Financing option surfaces for Sarasota's multi-million bayfront project
5/9/2018
Sarasota Bay Watch looks to bring clams back to Sarasota Bay
5/8/2018
Sister Keys refreshed by Sarasota Bay Watch on April 28th
5/8/2018
Longboat Key residents push for higher seawalls
5/4/2018
It's turtle nesting season — keep light out of sight!
5/4/2018
Annual Sister Keys Clean Up successful
5/2/2018
Senator Bill Nelson files bill to provide loans to coastal communities impacted by climate change
4/30/2018
In red tide blooms, peril for stone crabs
4/30/2018
Time's running out... Register NOW for Saturday's Seagrass Survey!
4/30/2018
Sea turtle nesting season begins May 1st
4/30/2018
Sarasota County Commission extends Celery Field deadline
4/30/2018
Irma report: Devastation – and a huge warning sign
4/30/2018
Longboat Key sewers leak from the outside in
4/26/2018
Pulitzer winner paints optimistic picture of Gulf of Mexico
4/26/2018
Mote Marine Lab studying Florida mullet fishery
4/25/2018
Longboat Key looks to combat north-end erosion
4/25/2018
Mosaic seeks revisions to approved phosphate mining plans
4/24/2018
Sarasota County highlights “Neighborhood Stories”
4/23/2018
Climate change consequences are catastrophic, speakers at Sarasota event warn
4/18/2018
No, Anna Maria Island beaches aren't going private in July
4/16/2018
HUD sending additional $791 million to Florida for hurricane recovery
4/16/2018
City of North Port joins in the Wyland Foundation's Mayor's Water Conservation Challenge
4/12/2018
FSU Research: Urban growth leads to shorter, more intense wet seasons in Florida peninsula
4/11/2018
2018 hurricane season expected to be an active one
4/9/2018
Opinion: It’s time to reconsider cisterns
4/9/2018
Florida Aquarium tries to jump-start coral growth in Apollo Beach test
4/9/2018
North Port Utilities begins 2018 meter conversion project
4/9/2018
Polluters are dumping into Florida waterways
4/6/2018
Dry conditions prompt Sarasota County recreational burn ban
4/6/2018
New law Gov. Scott signed makes public access to beaches harder to establish
4/6/2018
Florida waters continue to be hit with red tide. Millions added to combat blooms
4/5/2018
Budget bill includes money for red tide
4/2/2018
19th Sarasota Bay Fisheries Forum April 5th
4/2/2018
April CHNEP Volunteer event to focus on horseshoe crabs
4/2/2018
“Data is king”: Analysis confirms projections of sea level rise models
4/2/2018
Salmon farming in Florida? It's a possibility.
3/28/2018
Charlotte County implements burn ban amid drought, fire danger
3/28/2018
End in sight for dispute over Big Pass dredging
3/23/2018
Florida receives $26.5M in funding for conservation and sportsmen access
3/23/2018
Sarasota County wins best tasting drinking water
3/21/2018
Love clean water? Don't miss the Environmental Summit!
3/21/2018
Wetland protection poised to shift from Corps of Engineers to Florida DEP
3/20/2018
Legislature passes bill to boost aquifers with treated sewage: Environmental groups cringe
3/16/2018
Judge rejects environmentalist complaints about Aqua by the Bay
3/12/2018
More manatees died from cold stress this winter
3/12/2018
Sarasota County adds evening, weekend flood zone workshops
3/12/2018
High-res mapping of U.S. flood risk triples the population in harm's way
3/9/2018
Court rulings may result in groundwater discharges requiring NPDES permits
3/9/2018
Rival schools team up for island restoration
3/9/2018
Sarasota plans renourishment for Lido Key Beach
3/7/2018
UF Study: To prevent harmful algal blooms, limit nitrogen and phosphorus
3/7/2018
America's flood insurance chief has a message for all Floridians: You're at risk
3/6/2018
Trump directs EPA to begin dismantling clean water rule
3/5/2018
Help nesting sea turtles: keep beaches dark and obstacle-free at night
3/5/2018
Daylight Savings Time starts Mar. 11th - Check your sprinkler timer
3/5/2018
Military on front line of battle with sea level rise
3/2/2018
Stone crab fishery could be challenged by ocean acidification, study suggests
3/1/2018
Sarasota County to host open house on Floodplain Management Plan update
3/1/2018
Archaeologists discover 7,000-year-old burial site in the Gulf of Mexico
3/1/2018
Mystery disease killing Florida's only coral reef
2/28/2018
U.S. Supreme Court rejects challenge to EPA water regulation
2/28/2018
2018 Environmental Summit announces agenda for Day 1
2/27/2018
Open house on Floodplain Management Plan scheduled
2/27/2018
Federal wetlands protections threatened by bill advancing in Florida legislature
2/27/2018
Sarasota County launches 2018 neighborhood grants program
2/22/2018
Beach University returns to Siesta Beach March 3
2/21/2018
Southwest Florida citizens showing leadership in climate change issues
2/19/2018
Siesta Key residents pumped over sewage plant demolition
2/15/2018
City Manager to address climate change symposium April 17
2/15/2018
Cortez Road project causes another major wastewater spill
2/14/2018
DEP to drop controversial water pollution regulations and start over
2/14/2018
Conserving wildlife habitat focus of February workshop
2/13/2018
New satellite data confirm accelerated sea level rise
2/13/2018
Floods are getting worse, and 2,500 chemical sites lie in the water’s path
2/12/2018
35 manatee deaths in January blamed on cold weather
2/8/2018
Mote announces plan to move HQ to Nathan Benderson Park
2/8/2018
Save the date for 2018 Environmental Summit
2/7/2018
Everglades restoration: Water storage, political will key to success
2/7/2018
Senate committee approves statewide fracking ban
2/7/2018
Sarasota County to host flood zone workshops
2/7/2018
Demolition to begin at Hudson Bayou lift station
2/1/2018
Sarasota County works on relief for Manasota Key beachfront homes
1/31/2018
Peace River water authority eyes long-term improvement plans
1/31/2018
Miami state senator introduces bill requiring sea level studies on coastal development projects
1/30/2018
DEP wants to take over issuing federal wetland permits
1/30/2018
Riverview High School students explore careers in aquaculture
1/30/2018
Supreme Court rules that challenges to WOTUS should be filed in district courts
1/29/2018
Research finds discrepancies between satellite, global model estimates of land water storage
1/29/2018
Longboat to install new valves to mitigate north end tidal flooding
1/25/2018
Florida, Georgia water war reaches SCOTUS
1/19/2018
Research: Oxygen levels continue dropping In world's waters
1/19/2018
Mote, Secoora to co-host ‘Eyes on the Ocean’ forum
1/19/2018
Florida Forever bill heads to state Senate floor with amendment banning overhead costs
1/16/2018
Finally, some good red tide news. But not everyone is so lucky
1/16/2018
District asks homeowners to "Skip A Week" of irrigation this winter
1/10/2018
Rick Scott and Trump administration strike deal: No drilling off Florida coast
1/10/2018
JAN. 25: youth making ripples marine science film festival
1/9/2018
High-risk underground fuel tanks in Florida await cleanup as state spends millions on easy fixes
1/8/2018
12-foot-long white shark pinged in Gulf near Tampa on New Year's Day
1/4/2018
Despite frigid Florida temperatures, water too warm to kill red tide, experts say
1/4/2018
No easy fix to Sarasota's flood-prone roadways
1/2/2018
Coastal waters threaten Florida's historic resources
1/2/2018
Red tide bloom spreading out along Southwest Florida coast
1/2/2018
2018 NEST Calendar now available
1/2/2018
Springs Institute director: 2017 was a mixed year for spring health
12/22/2017
Red tide, boat strikes cause of most manatee deaths in 2017
12/22/2017
FGCU students join movement to clean Florida waters
12/22/2017
Study: Sarasota stormwater system can support snook, bass and more
12/22/2017
Swimming still discouraged in Palma Sola Bay, but residents can drink from the tap
12/20/2017
Broken sewer line repaired; County unsure how much sewage spilled
12/15/2017
Cortez force main break still discharging wastewater
12/14/2017
Moody’s: Unaddressed climate change will hurt Florida bond ratings
12/13/2017
Volunteer this Saturday at Red Bug Slough!
12/13/2017
Lido, Siesta to square off on Big Pass dredging this week
12/12/2017
Edwards, Brandes file bills to prevent wastewater discharges
12/11/2017
The 2017 hurricane season is finally over. Why was it so bad?
12/11/2017
Charlotte Harbor commercial crabbing featured in new TV episode
12/11/2017
Aqua by the Bay judge hears conflicting testimony about wetlands permit
12/7/2017
Fisheries Forum to discuss fish communities and habitat in upper Phillippi Creek
12/7/2017
USGS to start monitoring water quality at Warm Mineral Springs
12/7/2017
Learn about crowdsourcing water level data at Dec. 19th webinar
12/7/2017
DEP secretary rejects judge's recommendation, denies Everglades oil drilling permit
12/4/2017
Study to determine number of red snapper in Gulf of Mexico
12/4/2017
Aqua by the Bay mitigation bank proposal set to go before judge
12/1/2017
Sick birds this time of year could mean undetected algal blooms
12/1/2017
Scientists monitor red tide increase off southwest Florida
11/29/2017
Drone study examines wading birds around North Port’s canals
11/27/2017
EPA, Army propose to delay WOTUS implementation
11/27/2017
Green sea turtle nest numbers hit record
11/27/2017
USF, Florida welcome new research vessel R/V W. T. Hogarth
11/13/2017
Florida Chamber calls for science-based solutions to water issues
11/13/2017
Free Kids’ Fishing Clinic promises day of learning, fun
11/13/2017
Register now for Nov. 14th Southwest Florida Stormwater Ponds workshop
11/8/2017
Check your irrigation timer when you 'fall back' to Standard Time
11/7/2017
Snook shindig catches valuable fisheries data
11/7/2017
Seminole County Commissioner Lee Constantine visits Europe to study water issues
11/1/2017
Irma dumped 19 billion gallons of water into Peace River basin
11/1/2017
FDEP issues violation notice for Cortez fishing structure
11/1/2017
Sea turtle nesting finishes strong on Longboat Key through Venice
11/1/2017
Bayfront Park grand opening celebration Nov. 8
10/30/2017
Florida bill could require sea-level-rise studies for publicly funded buildings
10/30/2017
Miami can now challenge a state rule that allows more toxins in the water
10/25/2017
Lift station project progresses as lawsuit looms large
10/23/2017
Take look at before, after effects of sea floor following Hurricane Irma near Florida
10/23/2017
Tidy up with the South Venice Community Cleanup
10/16/2017
Blue-green algae defeated the field at prestigious triathlon
10/12/2017
What will Florida (and its water supply) look like in 2070?
10/11/2017
Help celebrate South Venice Beach waterway restoration Oct. 14th
10/9/2017
Lake O hits highest level since 2005, raising concerns its dike could fail
10/6/2017
Is development draining Florida’s aquifer system beyond repair?
10/5/2017
Funds to battle Red Tide may be on the way
10/3/2017
Riverview High School-Mote aquaculture partnership recognized by FDACS
10/3/2017
Sarasota’s waterways topic of Oct. 10th “Conversations at The Crocker”
10/2/2017
Year-round water restrictions now in effect
10/2/2017
Green algae in Lemon Bay to be tested for toxicity
9/29/2017
Volunteers needed for disaster response
9/28/2017
All the ways hurricanes can harm — and help — the ecosystems they hit
9/28/2017
Mote asks local anglers to help gather vital snook data
9/26/2017
Portable Red Tide Detector Debuts at NOAA Emerging Tech Workshop
9/26/2017
Volunteers invited to celebrate National Public Lands Day on Sept. 30
9/26/2017
Florida needs to improve sewage systems, enviro group says
9/25/2017
Fight over 'flushable' wipes D.C. says are clogging sewer systems heads to federal court
9/25/2017
Sewage spills add to misery In hurricane-battered Florida
9/21/2017
Comment period extended for the definition of "Waters of the United States"
9/21/2017
Bond Resurfacing Project Phase 1
9/18/2017
The Monster Surge That Wasn’t: Why Irma Caused Less Flooding Than Expected
9/18/2017
Damage to Florida’s coral reef has made the state more vulnerable to storm surges
9/18/2017
Irma's gone, rivers still rising
9/14/2017
Long Bar Pointe mitigation bank permit petition hearing to be held next week
9/6/2017
Mote to hold International Ocean Film Tour
8/30/2017
City finds receptive audience for climate change forum
8/30/2017
Sarasota County Commission narrowly denies recycling facility near Celery Fields
8/25/2017
SWFWMD to Hold Public Workshop on Ranking Water Bodies
8/25/2017
Recycling plant proposal near Sarasota Celery Fields draws controversy
8/24/2017
Commission postpones vote on Aqua by the Bay
8/24/2017
State bill requests $125 million to help springs, St. Johns River
8/24/2017
Meetings on Cortez Bridge replacement to be held Aug. 26th, 31st
8/23/2017
Free youth outdoor program at Port Charlotte Beach Park
8/23/2017
FWC: Leave sea turtle hatchlings alone and they will make it to sea just fine
8/23/2017
Sign up now for FREE Sediment Control Inspector Course Sept. 18-19
8/23/2017
Florida flood risk study identifies priorities for property buyouts
8/18/2017
Volunteer today for 2017 International Coastal Cleanup
8/17/2017
Boaters still needed for The Great Scallop Search in Sarasota Bay, Aug. 26th
8/17/2017
Suncoast Reef Rovers strike again! Marine debris removed from Venice North Jetty
8/16/2017
Sarasota Bay Watch prepares for the Great Scallop Search of 2017
8/14/2017
Record year for sea turtle nests means more hatchlings on beaches
8/14/2017
The sea level did, in fact, rise faster in Florida and the southeast U.S.
8/14/2017
Be mindful of summertime algal blooms, report them to FDEP
8/10/2017
North Jetty Cleanup
8/8/2017
Businesses bucked Gov. Rick Scott's rule to notify public about pollution
8/8/2017
SBEP Project Creates New Oyster Reef in Sarasota Bay
8/8/2017
Controversial Big Pass dredging appeal delayed by judge
8/8/2017
Record year for sea turtle nests means more hatchlings on beaches
8/8/2017
Venice officials take issue with report that questions city water quality
8/4/2017
Developers, county beef up for Aqua By The Bay hearings
8/4/2017
Help build a better future, together, through a sustainability workshop
8/4/2017
Florida Waters Stewardship course teaches residents how to protect county waters
8/2/2017
Free “Blue Carbon” wetland workshop August 24th
8/2/2017
Mote responds to Fraser's dolphin stranding
8/1/2017
Booker High EcoExplorers learn about Florida’s natural wonders
8/1/2017
Special CHNEP Citizens Advisory Committee meeting Aug. 2nd
7/31/2017
President Trump's budget would eliminate Florida's Healthy Beaches bacteria monitoring
7/28/2017
State delegation asks Corps of Engineers to stay neutral in water wars
7/28/2017
More than 5,000 lionfish removed so far in Lionfish Challenge 2017
7/26/2017
Study of freshwater turtles to improve treatment of toxins in sea turtles
7/26/2017
Florida communities prepare for sea level rise, potential costs to local economy
7/25/2017
Could a byproduct of chip manufacturing be the next big thing in coastal conservation?
7/25/2017
Sea level rise is accelerating in Florida, scientists warn
7/24/2017
Venice Pier is spotless: Suncoast Reef Rovers are keeping it clean
7/24/2017
County seeks to strengthen volunteer base as hurricane season continues
7/20/2017
Critics of DEP water rules now are more hopeful for appeals
7/19/2017
Next Sarasota Bay Fisheries Forum is Aug. 3rd at Mote Marine Lab
7/14/2017
Divers protect over 1 million fish from invasive lionfish
7/14/2017
New project aims to improve water quality and protect Sarasota Bay
7/11/2017
Tom Palmer: Problem of water use is not a new issue
7/11/2017
Water Atlas program, faculty, Atlas sponsors receive FLMS Awards
7/11/2017
Sarasota County is seeking name nominations for three preserve sites
7/10/2017
Mote’s shelf survey could help scientists improve red tide forecasts
7/10/2017
FWC asking for public’s help in tracking fish kills
7/5/2017
Scallopers get ready, more waters open for harvest starting July 1
7/5/2017
Trump administration moves to withdraw clean-water rule
6/28/2017
Aqua by the Bay hearings rescheduled
6/28/2017
Snook released into Philippi Creek for ongoing study of popular sport fish
6/20/2017
Local governments, more or less, tackling effects of climate change
6/13/2017
Stump Pass channel realignment
6/13/2017
Lionfish derby to be held July 7-9 off Sarasota
6/12/2017
Water-Wise Awards: your yard might be a winner
6/12/2017
MOTE releases loggerhead sea turtle off Lido Key
6/8/2017
Sarasota County wants you to be storm ready for hurricane season
6/8/2017
Water efficiency in rural areas getting worse, despite improvements in urban centers
6/8/2017
New Pass Fishing Pier underwater cleanup is a big success!
6/7/2017
Scott vetoes spending for citrus canker claims, water projects
6/6/2017
Less rain in Sarasota means more restrictions on water use
6/6/2017
USGS study Finds 28 types of cyanobacteria in Florida algal bloom
6/6/2017
New research vessel to impact marine research across Florida
6/5/2017
Fertilizer restricted season starts June 1
6/5/2017
Modified Phase III water shortage restrictions
6/5/2017
Pace of sea-level rise has tripled since 1990, new study shows
5/30/2017
Stone crab rebound continues as catch nears 3 million pounds
5/30/2017
Sarasota County to celebrate Turtle Beach renovations May 31
5/30/2017
Siesta Beach tops Dr. Beach's rankings of best locations in America
5/30/2017
Fertilizer restricted season starts June 1
5/30/2017
‘King tides’ predicted for Memorial Day weekend
5/26/2017
Noah Valenstein is new Florida DEP chief
5/25/2017
District Tightens Water Restrictions throughout 16-County Region
5/25/2017
$675K for stormwater upgrades included in 2018 City of Sarasota CIP budget
5/23/2017
Wells running dry, limiting access to drinking water in Sarasota County
5/23/2017
Memorial Day weekend marine life reminder
5/23/2017
Volunteers needed for New Pass Fishing Piers Cleanup
5/22/2017
Governor Appoints Schleicher and Smith to the SWFWMD’s Governing Board
5/22/2017
Red tide questions surface at Siesta gathering
5/15/2017
Sarasota County asks residents to ‘Know Your Zone’ prior to hurricane season
5/10/2017
Army Corp denies Beruff Long Bar mitigation bank... again
5/8/2017
Pollution notice bill inspired by sinkhole passes Legislature
5/4/2017
Florida drinking water ranks among nation’s worst, study finds
5/3/2017
“Reclaiming Phillippi Creek”: An event for the whole family
5/3/2017
Southwest Florida so dry that canals, wells, pumps, lawn watering are concerns
5/1/2017
Environmental budget negotiations falter in Legislature
5/1/2017
Manasota Beach Park boat ramp and parking lot closing for renovations
5/1/2017
‘Big win’: Florida beaches score $50 million in state budget
4/28/2017
SWFWMD declares Phase I Water Shortage throughout 16-county region
4/28/2017
Judge halts part of legal challenge to Lido Beach renourishment
4/28/2017
Sarasota County Fire Chief issues recreational burn ban
4/28/2017
2017 Volunteer Seagrass Survey is Saturday!
4/28/2017
New primer to “living shorelines” published
4/25/2017
Charlotte County Utilities wins regional best-tasting drinking water contest
4/24/2017
Florida Senate unanimously supports pollution notification rules change
4/24/2017
Warning from SWFWMD: Additional water restrictions are possible
4/24/2017
New Mote app analyzes microscopic red tide data
4/24/2017
Sarasota County considers Manasota Key beach renourishment
4/24/2017
Kensington Park Community Cleanup April 22nd
4/14/2017
Wildfire emergency shuts down all SWFWMD campgrounds
4/14/2017
Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority proposes policy model
4/14/2017
Rep. Buchanan sends letter to Congressional panel asking for help in preserving estuaries
4/14/2017
Great American Cleanup scheduled for April 22nd in North Port
4/12/2017
City prepares for water main project
4/10/2017
More than 100 Florida wildfires scorch state, a sign of how dry we are
4/10/2017
Manasota Key residents pushing for joint beach renourishment
4/6/2017
Supreme Court will not pause Obama WOTUS rule
4/5/2017
Seagrasses in World Heritage Site not recovered years after heat wave
4/4/2017
Public input on Long Bar mitigation plan ends April 3
3/30/2017
Mote, Eckerd scientists receive climate change/ocean acidification research grant
3/24/2017
Drivers rerouted, residents disrupted by water line break
3/24/2017
Ribbon cutting Tuesday to celebrate completion of Dona Bay watershed restoration project
3/24/2017
Coastal Republicans warn GOP against climate denial
3/23/2017
Artificial mangroves could bring back vanishing habitats in Florida
3/23/2017
Scientists find seagrass protects against pathogens, climate change
3/23/2017
Republicans lead fight to ban fracking in Florida
3/22/2017
U.S. 41 dredging can finally proceed, court rules
3/22/2017
Register now for Inshore Insight Fishing Series
3/21/2017
Public invited to Sarasota Fisheries Forum
3/20/2017
Fix water quality or Florida tourism will suffer, fishing and boating industries warn
3/17/2017
Lawmakers grill DEP over water pollution limits
3/17/2017
DEP secretary Jon Steverson resigns after stormy 2-year tenure
3/17/2017
President Trump transition leader's goal is two-thirds cut in EPA employees
3/17/2017
Plan that includes keeping toxic algae from waterways is now bigger and more expensive
3/16/2017
Florida scientists fear hurricane forecasts, climate research will suffer under Trump
3/16/2017
Bill to strengthen pollution notification rules advances in Florida Senate
3/16/2017
Bill that would ban fracking in Florida passes Senate committee
3/16/2017
Can we get rid of red tide? Not yet, according to Mote scientist
3/14/2017
Register now for Charlotte Harbor Watershed Summit, Mar. 28-30
3/14/2017
Red tide suspected of killing Manatees in Gulf
3/10/2017
City looks to secure final funding for Lift Station 87
3/7/2017
Lawmakers propose $50 million to restore beaches
3/7/2017
Sarasota County Neighborhood Environmental Stewardship Team to host 'living shorelines' open house
3/7/2017
City to host Family Fishing Clinic at McKibben Park
3/6/2017
Trump takes aim at WOTUS rule
3/1/2017
Trump begins dismantling Obama’s EPA rules today. First up: the Clean Water Rule
3/1/2017
Mote developing app so beachgoers can record red tide observations
3/1/2017
Peace River Authority wants to double water storage capacity
3/1/2017
FWC continues seagrass research and conservation with new status report
3/1/2017
County names new director of Planning and Development Services
2/28/2017
Online tool explores sea level rise and coastal marsh health scenarios
2/28/2017
Still time to register for the Cocoplum Paddle-a-thon
2/23/2017
2016 Water Oral History Project to debut new videos Jan. 28th
2/21/2017
Save the date for the First Annual SeagrassFest!
2/21/2017
Florida lawmakers push water agenda
2/17/2017
Florida lawmakers in DC learn there are no easy fixes for red tide plague
2/16/2017
Teen divers invited to join new SCUBAnauts International Sarasota Chapter
2/16/2017
Long slog likely if Trump EPA attempts WOTUS do-over
2/16/2017
Florida has seen bad effects from Trump-like climate gag orders
2/16/2017
Legislature needs educating about flood risk
2/7/2017
What would happen to Florida if the EPA really did go away?
2/7/2017
County hosting flood zone workshops
2/7/2017
Obliterating EPA would create chaos, experts say
2/3/2017
SWFWMD reports gains in seagrass coverage in Sarasota Bay
2/3/2017
Seafood fans prepare to feast in Cortez
2/3/2017
In Florida, debate over pollution limits rages
2/3/2017
State may require licensing for kayaks, canoes, paddle boards
2/1/2017
MOTE debuts podcat: "Two Sea Fans"
1/31/2017
Changes in rainfall, temperature expected to transform coastal wetlands this century
1/31/2017
Palma Sola Beach South hit with ‘no swim’ advisory
1/31/2017
Court reinstates EPA rule to allow pumping dirty water unchecked
1/27/2017
Environmental groups want EPA to nix Florida’s new water standards
1/27/2017
Siesta Key Association files lawsuit against Big Pass dredging plan
1/24/2017
Feel the heat at 2017 Fire Fest, coming Feb. 4 to Carlton Reserve
1/24/2017
Forum: Collaboration needed to counter looming water shortage
1/24/2017
Wild ride awaits for water issues under Trump
1/23/2017
UF/IFAS Extension offers Water Quality Seminar Series
1/20/2017
Sarasota County launches solar energy co-op program for homeowners
1/17/2017
Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage plans, readies 35th commercial fishing festival
1/17/2017
Tidy up with the Newtown/Beverly Terrace Community Cleanup
1/17/2017
F.I.S.H. signs on for Long Bar Pointe fight, mitigation appeal
1/12/2017
Clean Water Network asks federal judge to force EPA’s hand
1/12/2017
Sarasota County will not appeal Big Pass dredging permit notice
1/12/2017
Sarasota County comprehensive plan wins Outstanding Planning Project award
1/12/2017
Annual Water Resources conference projects the future
1/12/2017
Apply now for 2017 Bay Partners Grants; deadline March 3rd
1/4/2017
Florida judge tosses pollution notification rule
1/3/2017
FDEP issues notice for Big Pass dredging permit
1/3/2017
Environmentalists resume fight against Long Bar mitigation
1/3/2017
Registration now open for biodiversity conference
12/22/2016
Tighter requirements sought for Environmental Regulation Commission
12/21/2016
FWC “Fishbrain” app to help FWC track nonnative freshwater fish
12/21/2016
Study said no red tide this year: what went wrong, why the science is still right
12/15/2016
Soggy Longbeach Village looks for drainage solutions
12/15/2016
EPA releases final report on impacts from hydraulic fracturing activities on drinking water
12/14/2016
New report to EPA highlights importance of citizen scientists
12/14/2016
Dec. 2016 issue of the Florida LAKEWATCH newsletter is available
12/14/2016
Alarming amount of human waste found in Charlotte County water
12/14/2016
WOTUS is ‘doomed’ under Trump, experts say
12/9/2016
State offers feedback on Big Pass dredge
12/9/2016
Sarasota County commits to help buy Orange Hammock Ranch
12/9/2016
Florida's water demand for development could double by 2070
12/9/2016
Rising seas could swallow Florida's tax base
12/9/2016
League forum focuses on Florida's water quality issues
12/9/2016
Pollution notification plan continues to draw objections
12/9/2016
Drinking water safe but DEP faces criticism over sinkhole response
12/9/2016
Mote scientist awarded grant to study how iron influences harmful algal blooms
12/9/2016
Free climate change conference Monday Dec. 12th
12/6/2016
Mote releases hatchery-reared snook into Phillippi Creek
11/30/2016
Sustainable Water Resources Roundtable to meet Dec. 14-15 at FGCU
11/18/2016
Sponsors and exhibitors still needed for Charlotte Harbor Nature Festival
11/10/2016
1000 Friends of Florida hosts free "Water 2070" webinar Nov. 17th
11/10/2016
Neighborhood grant workshops start in December
11/8/2016
Prescribed burns planned for Deer Prairie Creek and Schewe Tract
11/4/2016
You're Invited to the Phillippi Estate Park 100 Year Anniversary
11/2/2016
Sarasota County takes over mangrove management from state
10/28/2016
Mote awarded $500,000 NOAA grant to electronically monitor fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico
10/27/2016
Aylesworth Foundation lures the best and brightest marine science students
10/27/2016
Science and Society Forum Nov. 3 at Mote in Sarasota
10/27/2016
FEMA gives Floridians more time to file Hermine flood insurance claims
10/27/2016
Volunteer to help restore Sarasota Bay in November
10/26/2016
Early-bird registration closing soon for Sustainable Communities Workshop
10/21/2016
Red Tide Report 10.6.16
10/18/2016
DEP announces Water-Quality Restoration Grant opportunities
10/14/2016
Two recent cleanups a boon to local watersheds
10/14/2016
Storm reels in Longboat Key fish kills
10/13/2016
Longboat Key dredging delayed again by hurricane
10/13/2016
Mote Marine Lab among organizations monitoring red tide
10/13/2016
Judge refuses to block changes to Florida's water quality standards
10/12/2016
Army Corps defines wetland, sides with Harbor Sound developer
10/11/2016
September is Microplastics Awareness Month
10/11/2016
White House to recognize Mote scientist as champion of champion of change for sustainable seafood
10/7/2016
“No Swim” advisory lifted at Turtle and Nokomis
10/5/2016
Red tide continues to kill sea life, annoy beachgoers
10/5/2016
Sarasota discharges 124,000 gallons of treated, reclaimed water into bayou
10/5/2016
Big Pass dredging may benefit Perico Preserve
10/3/2016
Red tide, fish kills confirmed near Longboat Key
9/21/2016
USDA describes $328M oil spill restoration plan for Gulf of Mexico
9/21/2016
CHNEP announces new Executive Director
9/21/2016
It’s Pollution Prevention Week!
9/20/2016
Water standards fight heads to appeals court
9/20/2016
New method detects low-dose impacts of human-made chemicals in water
9/15/2016
Senate advances water bill with $1.9B for Everglades, Florida algae bloom projects
9/14/2016
Florida’s losses from a big hurricane could reach a mind-blowing $200 billion
9/9/2016
Sen. Bill Nelson, South Florida leaders question Florida changing water pollution rules
9/9/2016
Longboat Key studying options for canal dredging
9/9/2016
Volunteers invited to come celebrate National Public Lands Day on Sept. 24
9/9/2016
Early-bird registration open for 11th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop
9/9/2016
FDEP extends deadline to issue Big Pass dredge permits
9/7/2016
Coastal Cleanup Sept. 17th at Cedar Point Environmental Park
9/6/2016
Register by Sept. 27th for “Nonformal Environmental Education” workshop
9/6/2016
SWFWMD governing board votes to fund conservation easement in Manatee County
8/30/2016
SWFWMD public meeting on MFL priority list Sept. 1st
8/29/2016
New College students win archaeology grant
8/29/2016
Legal Challenges Mount Over New Water Standards
8/26/2016
Water Stewards Wanted for Sarasota County
8/26/2016
Brain-eating amoeba common in Florida; researchers race for cure
8/25/2016
Sarasota County: More review needed for Lido beach renourishment
8/24/2016
Whole Foods lawsuit dismissed
8/22/2016
August 31: Phillippi Creek Walk the Watershed Meeting at Florida House
8/22/2016
Register by Sept. 2nd for Sarasota Neighborhoods Conference for “early bird discount”
8/19/2016
Mosaic wants more mining in East Manatee County
8/17/2016
Register now for Scallopalooza — It’s Clamtastic!
8/16/2016
Register now for Feb. 23rd Mangrove Symposium
8/15/2016
Audio Tour Spotlights Local Watersheds
8/12/2016
Public invited to share ideas about new park site in north county
8/11/2016
The Applebutter Express to Headline Sarasota Bay Water Festival November 1
8/10/2016
Public Meeting to Focus on Myakka Island Conservation Corridor
8/10/2016
Hydrilla help needed from Florida LAKEWATCHers
8/10/2016
Bondi adds Florida to lawsuit against federal wetland protections
8/10/2016
Save the Date: 5th Annual Scallopallooza will be Oct. 3, 2015
8/10/2016
The latest Florida LAKEWATCH Newsletter is available online
8/10/2016
Read about all the news at Florida LAKEWATCH
8/8/2016
Public Invited to Series of Workshops on Surplus Lands
8/8/2016
Gopher tortoise training Jan 13-16
8/8/2016
Get the latest news from Florida LAKEWATCH!
8/8/2016
UF researchers: “Little janitor” merits attention in Florida springs' health debate
8/8/2016
Venice well to be drilled along Intracostal Waterway
8/8/2016
DEP Report: Half of Florida lakes’ surface have “elevated” algae levels
8/8/2016
Prescribed burns planned for Deer Prairie Creek Preserve and Schewe Tract
8/4/2016
Prescribed burns planned for Prairie/Shell Creek Preserve
8/4/2016
North Port, Sarasota County seeking vendors, sponsors for Myakkahatchee Creek Connector celebration
8/4/2016
ERC signs off on controversial water standards
7/27/2016
Mote scientists awarded SBEP grants to promote student involvement in environmental education
7/27/2016
Snook Haven boat ramp to close for construction
7/25/2016
Public meetings scheduled to consider Critical Wildlife Areas (CWAs)
7/21/2016
Why can’t Longboat dredge its sandbars?
7/21/2016
Local Working Group meeting set to discuss resource concerns
7/21/2016
Register now for 9th Annual Great Bay Scallop Search!
7/21/2016
UF/IFAS conducting Charlotte County water quality survey
7/19/2016
Study: More homes at risk of storm surge in Southwest Florida
7/19/2016
Civil Engineers: State Infrastructure Is Mediocre, But Improving
7/15/2016
Environmental groups visiting DC to press for purchase of Lake O ag lands
7/14/2016
“Living shorelines” will get fast track to combat sea level rise
7/13/2016
Derby removes 429 invasive lionfish from Sarasota's Gulf waters
7/12/2016
Citizen scientists create DIY floating islands
7/11/2016
Friends of Red Bug Slough do the heavy lifting to remove trash, invasives
7/11/2016
CHNEP receives FWF Conservation Organization of the Year award
7/8/2016
Environmentalists object to Sarasota comp plan changes
7/8/2016
Big Pass plans set stage for legal battle
7/8/2016
Tidy up with Pinecraft/Sarasota Springs and Southgate Community Cleanup
7/8/2016
Sarasota County seeks to strengthen volunteer base as hurricane season continues
7/8/2016
Turtle nesting breaks record midway through season
7/8/2016
City of Sarasota plans $15M in utilities projects
6/29/2016
Mote Marine Lab reminds area residents to be kind to Marine Life this Independence Day
6/29/2016
Register now through Aug. 30th for free Conservation Lands Workshop
6/29/2016
Longboat Key reaches for federal beach money
6/27/2016
Tropical Storm Colin displaces Longboat Key sand
6/23/2016
Sand Storm: Should Army Corps replenish Lido Key with sand from Big Pass?
6/23/2016
App in the works to forecast red tide in the Gulf of Mexico
6/21/2016
Sarasota County hosting open houses for FEMA flood map changes
6/7/2016
Fertilizer restricted season kicks off June 1
6/3/2016
Longboat Key plans $1.8 million Emerald Harbor project
6/2/2016
Solving disinfection byproducts led to unintended consequences
6/1/2016
Wildflower Preserve project to enhance Lemon Bay
5/27/2016
Sarasota Bay to continue receiving funds for conservation
5/27/2016
Deal would preserve ranch near Myakka River
5/25/2016
Suncoast Reef Rovers clean Venice Pier
5/24/2016
Sarasota County’s 2015 Water Quality report now available
5/23/2016
Sarasota County to consider $500,000 in waterway grants to Longboat Key
5/23/2016
Public blasts DEP over new water toxics limits
5/16/2016
Learn about “Florida’s Maritime Past” this summer
5/16/2016
Phillippi Creek property owners, you can help Mote with fishery research
5/16/2016
Study: Efficient fixtures have cut U.S. indoor water use 22% since 1999
5/13/2016
The fertilizer industry insider who’s credited with helping Sarasota Bay
5/13/2016
Florida Springs and Aquifer Protection Act now adopted
5/13/2016
Paradise lost, found in Southwest Florida seagrass
5/12/2016
Public invited to Environmental Park Connector Celebration on May 6
5/3/2016
Sixth Circuit Will Not Rehear Venue Question in Clean Water Act Rule Dispute
4/26/2016
Six years after Deepwater Horizon oil spill, USF Researchers see path forward
4/20/2016
Vegetables irrigated with treated wastewater expose consumers to drugs
4/19/2016
Celebrate Earth Day by volunteering at Oscar Scherer State Park this Saturday
4/19/2016
Public meeting focuses on future of North Port’s Little Salt Spring
4/15/2016
Longboat Key explores dredging inlet to Beer Can Island
4/14/2016
Sarasota County hosting Earth Day clean-up at Ted Sperling Nature Park April 22
4/14/2016
Public invited to Environmental Park Connector Celebration on April 30
4/14/2016
Sarasota Bay preservation effort becomes model for others
4/14/2016
Wetland mitigation plan questioned
4/14/2016
Longboat Key to dig into $25M beach renourishment project
4/14/2016
F.I.S.H. Preserve’s salty habitat passes environmental muster
4/14/2016
Sarasota’s Canals subject of Mote Marine Lab fish survey
4/13/2016
How Many Straws?
4/7/2016
USDA Seeks Partner Proposals to Protect and Restore Critical Wetlands
4/7/2016
New pipelines shore up region’s water supply coverage
4/7/2016
Catch nonnative freshwater fish, get the chance to win prizes
4/5/2016
North Port joins Great American Cleanup!
4/5/2016
USF Marine Science researchers discover ways to improve red tide predictions
3/31/2016
Bay Guardians: help restore habitat at Perico Preserve on April 16th!
3/29/2016
Schedule announced for First Annual SeagrassFest Apr. 30
3/29/2016
38 Florida locations among sites military will check for water contamination
3/29/2016
UF/IFAS study: Water conservation important to many; only some take action
3/23/2016
Applications sought in Florida for Regional Conservation Partnership Program
3/23/2016
Sarasota County working to implement mangrove preservation act
3/23/2016
In first-of-a-kind summit, White House rallies corporate investment in water supplies
3/23/2016
Sarasota County seeks Senior Environmental Specialist
3/22/2016
SWFWMD schedules prescribed fires for Sarasota County, March–June
3/21/2016
Sea rise could force millions in Florida to adapt or flee, study finds
3/15/2016
County pushes Siesta wastewater treatment plant closure back to 2018
3/11/2016
City of Sarasota responds to county concerns on Big Pass dredge
3/11/2016
Siesta Key dredging starts Thursday, March 11th
3/11/2016
SEUAC seeking new members; application deadline March 18th
3/10/2016
House, Senate reach budget deal that includes additional $21M for water projects
3/9/2016
April 30th: 2nd Annual Seagrass Survey, 1st Annual SeagrassFest!
3/2/2016
SBEP Volunteers and Partners Have Fun Tackling Invasive Vegetation at Red Bug Slough
2/29/2016
Charlotte County Utilities to offer educational tours
2/26/2016
Restoration project to close portions of CREW Preserve
2/26/2016
Charlotte County consents to water authority pipeline
2/25/2016
Study: Loop Current may help scientists predict red tide blooms
2/25/2016
North Port well problems boost city water's appeal
2/23/2016
Air potato roundup March 12th at Phillippi Estate Park
2/23/2016
NASA: Decade of rising seas slowed by land soaking up extra water
2/19/2016
Florida House Institute hosts garden tour, lecture on “Quantum Agriculture”
2/19/2016
Great American Cleanup April 16th, 8 a.m.-noon
2/19/2016
Public invited to 16th Annual Orlando Wetlands Park Festival
2/19/2016
Sarasota County to host Siesta Beach celebration
2/18/2016
USGS: Algal toxins detected in one-third of streams assessed in 5 southeastern states
2/18/2016
Obama proposing clean-water cuts amid Flint outcry
2/17/2016
DEP announces water-quality restoration grant opportunities
2/12/2016
Southeast states win coastal resilience grant
2/12/2016
Florida Lake Management Society announces spring workshop
2/9/2016
Bill Nelson blasts proposal to allow offshore drilling near Florida coast
2/8/2016
Sunrise walks return Feb. 3 to Siesta and Nokomis beaches
2/3/2016
Save the Date: 2016 NALMS monitoring conference
2/3/2016
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces over $20 Million in Grants to Conserve Coastal Wetlands
2/3/2016
Register now for coastal climate adaptation workshop Feb. 23-25
2/1/2016
Save the date for 2016 Charlotte Harbor Nature Festival
1/29/2016
New water law will affect everyone who uses water in Florida
1/28/2016
NCCOS research transitions GrouperChek to commercialization
1/28/2016
Florida mayors to Rubio: We’re going under, take climate change seriously
1/28/2016
CHNEP's Mosaic Phosphate Reclamation Tour: Register now
1/28/2016
Clean Water State Revolving Fund provides more than $375M in loans to Florida communities
1/25/2016
Calling All Juvenile Tarpon Anglers!
1/22/2016
Judge clears way for dredging to alleviate U.S. 41 flooding
1/21/2016
Sarasota looks at restoring utility impact fees
1/21/2016
Obama vetoes GOP attempt to block water rule
1/21/2016
Florida DEP to hold public meetings on water quality assessments
1/20/2016
Districts extend deadline to submit applications for $4 million in cost-share funding
1/20/2016
Environmental groups want Scott to veto water bill
1/20/2016
City considers restoring water and sewer impact fees
1/20/2016
Feel the heat at 2016 Fire Fest, coming Jan. 30 to Carlton Reserve
1/20/2016
Helping fisheries in Sarasota Bay
1/19/2016
Tangerine Woods: A Brazilian Pepper Success Story
1/13/2016
Donations needed for upcoming Roadways and Waterways Community Celebration in February
1/13/2016
Could future development hurt North Port's drinking water?
1/12/2016
Feel the heat at 2016 Fire Fest, coming Jan. 30 to Carlton Reserve
1/11/2016
El Niño expected to dump more rain on Southwest Florida
1/8/2016
Register now for Jan. 16th air potato roundup at North Water Tower Park
1/8/2016
SBEP Bay Partners grant program accepting applications for 2016-17!
1/5/2016
Witness archaeology in action at Phillippi Estate Park
1/4/2016
Sarasota Bay Estuary Program announces 2016 Bay Wise Kayak Tours
1/4/2016
Venice Area Audubon Society invites participation in Great Backyard Bird Count
1/4/2016
New water policy expected to flow in session
1/4/2016
Army Corps looks into violation allegation at Harbor Sound
12/23/2015
Congress backs bill banning microbeads in soap, body wash
12/22/2015
Happy Holidays from CHNEP!
12/18/2015
Water quality consortium targets red tide
12/18/2015
Report: Stormwater and graywater valid water sources, but guidelines for use are needed
12/18/2015
Commissioners honor students who contributed art to NEST calendar
12/18/2015
GAO: EPA broke law when it used social media to promote WOTUS
12/15/2015
UWM scientist develops new way to find age of drinking water
12/15/2015
Venice Museum exhibit highlights city planning, “New Urbanism”
12/14/2015
Water woes lurk as saltwater moves inland, upward
12/14/2015
Red Tide plaguing nine Gulf Coast counties in Florida
12/14/2015
Sarasota County offers up to $10,000 in assistance to neighborhoods
12/14/2015
Red Tide bloom kills fish and leaves some Pinellas beachgoers coughing
12/10/2015
While environmentalists criticize water policy plans, they draw defender in Putnam
12/10/2015
Registration now open for annual Orlando Wetlands Park Festival
12/10/2015
District Reports Gains in Seagrass Coverage in Sarasota Bay
12/9/2015
Florida Groups Thankful for Clean Water Protections
12/7/2015
FDEP issues final, Senate-mandated report on water reuse
12/4/2015
Register now for free Sarasota Fisheries Forum
12/4/2015
Florida League of Cities, Stormwater Association Challenge EPA Waters of the US Rule
12/3/2015
New NOAA Guidance Promotes Living Shorelines for Improving Habitats
12/3/2015
Scott administration helped keep scathing EPA pipeline report out of legal challenge
12/3/2015
The Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council is moving
11/25/2015
Gov. Scott wants more staffing cuts in health, environment
11/25/2015
New Gulf Coast Vulnerability Assessment Released
11/24/2015
Backlash doesn't change city's backflow preventer policy
11/24/2015
Register now for 10th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop
11/24/2015
DEP welcomes new director of water policy
11/24/2015
SBEP and TBEP volunteers to team up Dec. 12 at Manatee County’Robinson Preserve
11/20/2015
Culinary conservation hunts predator lionfish for human consumption
11/18/2015
Seafood processing plant wins Gulf Coast Community Foundation incentive grant
11/18/2015
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Announces Projects
11/17/2015
Red Tide Report 11-13-15
11/17/2015
Shocking new way to get the salt out
11/17/2015
Snook shindig fishing tournament postponed until spring 2016
11/17/2015
New underwater robot “Genie” deployed to monitor harmful algae and more
11/17/2015
Revised draft flood hazard maps available for review
11/12/2015
Snook tournament, "reel" science
11/12/2015
Goodbye to two distinctive dolphins
11/12/2015
New scientist doing snook-y studies
11/12/2015
102 SBEP Bay Guardian Volunteers Enhance Bioswale at Celery Fields
11/10/2015
Red Tide Report 11-6-15
11/10/2015
Stars to Starfish - Riverview High School - Open House
11/9/2015
Microplastics: A macro threat
11/9/2015
Keep Sarasota County Beautiful honors standout volunteers from a busy year
11/9/2015
Global warming's fingerprints are all over recent extreme weather, research shows
11/9/2015
Registration now open for Sustainable Communities Workshop
11/9/2015
House subcommittee chair cautions against sea level rise “speculation”
11/6/2015
Senate measure to stop water rule advances
11/5/2015
USF Biologist Discovers Secret to Highly Efficient Swimming in Certain Animals, Such as Jellyfish
11/5/2015
TBEP Give A Day For The Bay Volunteer Workday
11/5/2015
SBEP Provides Update on Tidal Creek Study
11/4/2015
Position available for Volunteer Oyster Habitat Monitoring Coordinator
11/3/2015
Climate Adaptation Training for Communities
11/3/2015
USF researchers develop off grid NEWgenerator to treat waste around globe
11/3/2015
SBEP provides update on tidal creek study
11/3/2015
Red tide confirmed in Florida: What you need to know
11/2/2015
Riverview High Celebrates Shoreline Restoration
11/2/2015
SBEP Bay Guardians to complete bioswale project at Celery Fields November 7
10/30/2015
Sarasota Sportsmens Association Donates $5,000 to SBEP for Artificial Reefs
10/30/2015
Manatees spotted at Myakka River State Park
10/29/2015
City seeks to drain Ken Thompson Parkway
10/29/2015
Curious Kids Nominated for an Emmy!
10/28/2015
EPA objects to portions of Sabal Trail pipeline, calls for re-routing
10/27/2015
Resident inspires backlash to city's backflow prevention policy
10/27/2015
Red tide bloom intensifies off SWFL
10/27/2015
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Pushes For Water Policy
10/27/2015
UF/IFAS-developed app saves significant water and money
10/27/2015
Participate in the 'HalloWeed' invasive plant count
10/27/2015
Florida Lake Management Society Fall 2015 Workshop
10/26/2015
Red tide reported along Gulf Coast beaches
10/16/2015
NOAA Predicts Wetter, Cooler Winter driven by El Nino
10/16/2015
Critics say budget cuts, hand-picked leaders have hurt water management districts
10/16/2015
Sarasota Dolphin Research Program celebrates 45th anniversary
10/16/2015
SWFWMD schedules prescribed fires for Sarasota County
10/16/2015
Youth Summit Empowers the Next Generation of Ocean Conservationists
10/14/2015
Putnam wants water policy passed
10/13/2015
Ralph Montgomery, 1947-2015
10/9/2015
SWFWMD votes to de-fund Sarasota Bay Estuary Program
10/9/2015
Governor Scott Announces Distribution of Over $82 Million for Springs Restoration Projects Across FL
10/6/2015
New College Completes Summer Program with SBEP Bay Partners Grant Support
10/6/2015
Southwest Florida scientists tracking changes in Red Tide algae counts
10/1/2015
Ag commissioner: Florida needs water fix now before it faces crisis
10/1/2015
West Central Florida under weather service flood watch
10/1/2015
Environmental Education Workshop
9/30/2015
Conversations at The Crocker Opens 4th Season With the Story of the Myakka River
9/29/2015
SBEP Bay Guardians to complete project at Grassy Point Preserve
9/29/2015
Venice Oks upgrade for Wellfield Park
9/28/2015
Florida needs $16.5 billion for drinking water infrastructure
9/28/2015
Green sea turtle nesting breaks local record
9/23/2015
EPA is designating Sept. 21-25 as “SepticSmart Week”
9/21/2015
New Sunshine State Maps Add U.S. Forest Service Data
9/21/2015
Florida Sea Grant awarded grant to raise awareness about microplastics in Florida waters
9/18/2015
Nora Patterson Bay Island Park dedication set for Sept. 18
9/17/2015
The SBEP will join with Sarasota County and other Groups to Remove Debris from Parts of Phillippi Cr
9/17/2015
Prescribed burn team helps protect Sarasota County
9/11/2015
SWFWMD seagrass report on Sarasota Bay to be released mid-September
9/8/2015
Sarasota County seeks authority of mangrove enforcement
9/8/2015
New lifeguard hours for Sarasota County beaches starting Sept. 8
9/8/2015
Snook Harvest Season begins September 1st
9/2/2015
EPA: Clean water rule in effect despite court ruling
9/1/2015
Sea Level Solutions Center launches
9/1/2015
SBEP, TBEP remind residents not to use fertilizers with nitrogen or phosphorus through Sept. 30th
8/28/2015
Carlos Beruff resigns from SWFWMD board
8/27/2015
Peninsular Florida in “cone of uncertainty” for Tropical Storm Ericka
8/27/2015
Prepare now for tropical storms and hurricanes
8/27/2015
New sea level-rise handbook highlights science and models for non-scientists
8/27/2015
Is too much fresh water used to irrigate Florida lawns?
8/27/2015
Local research team competes for grant with innovative new water treatment system
8/26/2015
Webinar on August 27 to provide more details on the Clean Water Rule
8/25/2015
Public meetings scheduled to discuss DEP water quality prioritization and assessment efforts
8/25/2015
East County neighborhood's stormwater system suffers
8/20/2015
Apply now for CHNEP Public Outreach grants and Micro-Grants
8/20/2015
Register now for CHNEP Retreat on Friday, Sept. 11th
8/18/2015
DEP accepting comments on water reclamation/reuse study; meeting and webinar Aug. 20th
8/18/2015
Do you garden like a Floridian? Take the survey!
8/17/2015
New insights on hurricane intensity, pollution transport
8/7/2015
Participants still needed for 8th Annual Sarasota Bay Great Scallop Search!
8/7/2015
SWFWMD approves plan to protect Peace River flow
7/31/2015
DEP provides $500,000 to Longboat Key for beach renourishment
7/31/2015
Love for the lowly shellfish
7/30/2015
District Approves Proposed Millage Rate
7/29/2015
Florida leads nation in property at risk from climate change
7/29/2015
Swiftmud backs down from move of headquarters to Tampa from Brooksville
7/27/2015
Workshops set for gopher tortoise conservation
7/16/2015
Sarasota Lionfish Derby Takes Bite Out of Invasive Species
7/16/2015
FWC Enlists Gulf Reef Fish Anglers to Provide Data
7/16/2015
Presentation Explains SBEP Programs, Projects and Priorities
7/14/2015
Entries sought for CHNEP song contest
7/14/2015
CHNEP Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting: August 12, 2015
7/13/2015
PIER Program Provides Environmental Education to 1,266 Students
7/10/2015
Blue crab trap closure in South-S.W. Florida starts Friday
7/10/2015
FWC seeks video from Anna Maria businesses showing destruction of sea turtle nests, skimmer chicks
7/10/2015
Scott vetoes money for controversial water-farming projects
7/6/2015
DEP announces web-based map that identifies beach accesses and amenities
7/6/2015
Study: One-third of big groundwater basins in distress
7/6/2015
Register now for CHNEP Behavior Change workshop
7/6/2015
SBEP Reminds Residents to Hold the Fertilizer through September 30
6/29/2015
Be Kind to Marine Life During July 4 Weekend
6/29/2015
Lionfish Derby at Mote
6/25/2015
SBEP Bay Guardians Plant 1,200 Native Dune Plants on Siesta Key
6/25/2015
Sarasota Bay Today Announces Interviews with Fox, Tanner and Moore
6/25/2015
Skip The Fertilizer to Protect Our Fun!
6/24/2015
SBEP Awards Eight Bay Partner Grants to Local Organizations
6/23/2015
FWC to meet June 23-25 in Sarasota
6/18/2015
Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Master Plan survey closing on July 5
6/8/2015
App will show level of algae in water
6/8/2015
Walton Ranch ribbon-cutting set for June 8
6/4/2015
Sarasota Bay Guardians Host Volunteer Event - Siesta Key Beach
6/4/2015
House Passes Posey-Murphy Bipartisan Plan to Help Estuaries with Critical Needs
6/4/2015
Experts tie hurricane changes to climate change
6/4/2015
MOTE and partners advance ocean research to benefit human health
6/2/2015
SBEP reminds residents to use slow-release fertilizer in spring, no fertilizer in summer
5/26/2015
Long-term prognosis for Florida manatees improves
5/21/2015
Sarasota County Wins 2015 AWA Best Tasting Drinking Water contest
5/11/2015
9th Annual Nokomis Beach Youth Fishing Tournament set for May 16
5/11/2015
How to help nesting sea turtles stay safe
5/5/2015
Survey a chance to give input on future of Sarasota County's parks and preserves
5/4/2015
“Managing Florida’s aquifers” will be topic of fall professional conference
5/1/2015
USGS issues revised framework for hydrogeology of Floridan Aquifer
4/30/2015
House Speaker says water bills closer, advisory council could be sticking point
4/30/2015
FEMA Flood Map Modernization process continues with submission of appeals
4/29/2015
SBEP Bay Guardian volunteers complete project at Philippi Estate Park
4/28/2015
DOI, EPA, NOAA announce initiative to prepare natural resources for climate change
4/28/2015
“A Rising Tide Affects Us All”: 2015 Southwest Florida Sea Level Rise Summit
4/28/2015
2015 AWRA scholarship and educational grant applications now being accepted
4/28/2015
Please join Mote Marine to celebrate a lifetime of inspiration
4/28/2015
Register for this Saturday's volunteer event at Robinson Preserve
4/28/2015
Sarasota Bay Estuary Program announces two Blue Dolphin Award winners
4/28/2015
Blackburn Point Park grand opening celebration set for April 29
4/22/2015
“Watery” curriculum guide available for teachers
4/15/2015
Seagrass Survey volunteers needed
4/15/2015
Volunteers needed for 2015 Seagrass Survey in Sarasota Bay
4/7/2015
Multiple satellite eyes to track algal threat to U.S. freshwater
4/7/2015
Lots of baby scallops found at Mote restoration site in Sarasota Bay
4/3/2015
Florida DEP webinar tells how to manage mangroves effectively
4/3/2015
Public celebration of the life and legacy or Dr. Eugenie Clark announced
4/1/2015
Sarasota Bay Guardians Volunteer Event at Phillippi Park
3/26/2015
Save the date: National Monitoring Conference, May 2-6, 2016
3/26/2015
From coastlines to the Everglades, researchers tackle sea level rise
3/26/2015
‘Low risk’ contamination sites to get fresh scrutiny under DEP plan
3/26/2015
CHNEP Subcommittee to Review Water Atlas Water Quality & Water Clarity Tools
3/23/2015
Help shape the future of parks at upcoming master plan workshops
3/23/2015
Residents and business owners urged to keep grass clippings out of roadway
3/20/2015
Public input sought on FWC permit request for lake restoration
3/20/2015
Tom Adams Bridge Maintenance
3/20/2015
Siesta key sand sculpting event raises $20,000 for sea turtles
3/20/2015
Three Australian pine trees to be removed from North Jetty Park to ensure safety
3/20/2015
Plan will reduce wastewater flowing into Sarasota Bay
3/20/2015
Invasive vegetation to be cleared from Ted Sperling Park at South Lido
3/20/2015
Submit your artwork for the CHNEP 2016 calendar
3/16/2015
Sarasota County seeking nominations for naming of Walton Ranch site
3/11/2015
Volunteers needed for Bay Guardians cleanup at Bowlees Creek March 28th
3/6/2015
Results of 2014 harmful algal bloom state survey released
3/4/2015
FGCU professor wins international award for career in wetland research and education
3/2/2015
UF survey: Floridians want to conserve water, but only if it doesn’t cost too much
2/26/2015
SBEP Offers Free Kayak Tour Trips in March and April
2/26/2015
Deadline March 31st to apply for $6 Million in DEP Water Quality Restoration Grants
2/16/2015
Important changes underway to flood hazard maps
2/16/2015
Join SBEP Bay Guardians at air potato round-up on Feb. 7th
2/4/2015
EPA Climate Ready Water Utilities Initiative releases storm surge inundation map and scenarios
2/3/2015
Sunrise beach walks return Feb. 4th to Siesta and Nokomis Beaches
2/3/2015
CHNEP Micro-Grants are now available
1/30/2015
Celebrate Sarasota's water oral history at annual screening Jan. 29th
1/29/2015
Prescribed burns in Deer Prairie Creek Preserve and Schewe Preserve from now through March
1/13/2015
Beach Ambassadors to be honored at luncheon Jan. 22nd
1/13/2015
Searching for the ‘Heartbreak Turtle’ addresses Kemp’s Ridley turtle’s tale
1/8/2015
2015 Florida Artificial Reef Summit announced by SeaGrant
1/7/2015
Popular student calendar cultivates conservation ethic in youth
12/16/2014
Amendment 1’s passage opens floodgate of questions on water
12/3/2014
Coast Guard flies 193 rare sea turtles from freezing Cape Cod to Florida
12/1/2014
USF College of Marine Science Awarded $20.2M for Gulf Oil Spill Research
12/1/2014
Proposed I-75 changes will require wetlands mitigation
11/21/2014
SWFWMD to perform prescribed burns in Deer Prairie Creek Preserve area in Nov.-Dec.
11/12/2014
DEP’s Florida Coastal Office debuts interactive map of Aquatic Preserves
11/10/2014
Public invited to 15th annual Charlotte Harbor Nature Festival
11/4/2014
Challenges to Our Local Environment, Past and Present
11/4/2014
As Infrastructure Crumbles, Trillions of Gallons of Water Lost
11/3/2014
Red tide detected offshore of Sanibel Island
10/27/2014
Reclaimed irrigation water coming to Lakewood Ranch from Bradenton and Sarasota
10/22/2014
Red Bug Slough to celebrate restoration
10/17/2014
Near-record sea turtle nesting concludes on Longboat Key through Venice beaches
10/14/2014
Florida-Friendly Native Landscape program Oct. 28th
10/14/2014
New Study Finds Steep Increase in East Coast High-Tide Floods
10/10/2014
Report: Worldwide mangrove destruction costs up to $42 billion in economic damages annually
10/9/2014
EPA extends comment period on contentious waterways rule
10/7/2014
Photographer Clyde Butcher, local water resource experts to appear at Sarasota Bay Water Festival
10/7/2014
Sunshine State Survey: Water is environmental issue of greatest concern to voters
10/3/2014
Floating chapel leaves St. Petersburg, anchors in historic Cortez
10/3/2014
It’s time for the annual LeBarge Historical Cruise and Tour
10/2/2014
Mote receives NOAA grant for marine animal rescue and rehabilitation
9/26/2014
District to hold public workshop on priority list
9/26/2014
Water main repairs prompt boil water advisory in Venice
9/25/2014
Warm Mineral Springs may reopen as soon as saturday
9/25/2014
UN Summit On Climate Change In New York City
9/25/2014
US Fish & Wildlife Service conservation grants include $750K for wildlife on Florida beaches
9/10/2014
DEP solicits project submissions for water quality restoration grants
9/8/2014
Conservation Partners Sign MOA for Deepwater Horizon Project Tracker
9/2/2014
Lifeguard hours to change for Sarasota County guarded beaches
8/29/2014
State of Florida considering water-quality credit trading program
8/28/2014
Register by Sept. 2nd for Conservation Lands Workshop
8/28/2014
Plastic a serious threat to our oceans, seas, and waterways
8/27/2014
Recreational Bay Scallop Season Opening Soon
8/27/2014
Learn how to save energy and money, get DIY Energy Saving Kit at free workshop
8/27/2014
Webcast on Green Infrastructure and Smart Growth
8/27/2014
Manasota Beach 3rd Annual Youth Fall Fishing Tournament set for Sept. 20
8/26/2014
See the Sea Monsters at Traveling Exhibit
8/26/2014
Restoring Florida Bay: Sponges the foundation for thriving ecosystem
8/25/2014
Sea Level Rise and Climate Change Survey
8/25/2014
Volunteer Planting for National Estuaries Day
8/25/2014
Sign up now for 2014 Water School
8/25/2014
Mote and FWC release snook into Sarasota Bay
8/18/2014
DEP approves three first-magnitude spring systems to SWIM priority list
8/18/2014
Registration open for “Water Words that Work” training
8/18/2014
Learn to be a fishing guide or charter captain Sept. 9th
8/14/2014
Be safe... Be aware of rip currents this summer!
8/13/2014
Sustainable Communities Workshop is scheduled for Oct. 29
8/12/2014
Health officials urge awareness of potential bacteria in coastal waters
8/11/2014
Volunteer help needed for Punta Gorda oyster reef restoration project
8/8/2014
Public workshops scheduled for estuary NNC and water quality credit trading
8/8/2014
Mote Marine Lab robots help researchers, forecasters monitor red tide bloom
8/7/2014
80 mile-long red tide bloom still evident in northeast Gulf of Mexico
8/4/2014
Webinar will address spread of aquatic invasive species by recreational boaters
8/1/2014
Learn to Get Rid of the Bully Air Potato!
8/1/2014
USF & UF approved for grants to support climate resilience and “green infrastructure”
8/1/2014
SBEP announces press conference at the federal building August 26
7/31/2014
USGS study: Nesting Gulf sea turtles feed in waters filled with threats
7/31/2014
EPA encourages homeowners to care for their septic systems
7/30/2014
Project at Selby Gardens recognizes importance of bay health
7/30/2014
Recycling rates In Florida continue to climb
7/30/2014
Average “dead zone” predicted for Gulf of Mexico
7/30/2014
To better combat lionfish invasion, FWC has new rules
7/29/2014
Volunteers needed for 5th Annual Pine Island Sound Scallop Search
7/28/2014
Sarasota County selected by United Nations as Host Community for World Environment Day in North Ame
7/25/2014
Research team contributes to the management of South Florida coastal environments
7/25/2014
Poll: 7 out of 10 Florida voters concerned about climate change, back EPA action plan
7/25/2014
"Don’t Feed The Monster!" video uses humor to educate about proper fertilizer use
7/23/2014
USACE to host public meeting on Lido Key dredging July 23rd
7/22/2014
Gulf Stream gold: Mining green energy from Atlantic currents
7/21/2014
A call for environmental project ideas
7/17/2014
Local angler catches ‘testicle-eating fish’ in Phillippi Creek
7/17/2014
Sarasota Bay Estuary Program Releases Sea Level Rise Brochure
7/17/2014
Learn how to protect drinking water from HABS at July 16th webinar
7/10/2014
County Ordinances Prohibit Using Fertilizers with Nitrogen and Phosphorus through September 30
7/8/2014
Residents From Across The State Create Support Organizations For Aquatic Preserves
7/8/2014
Sarasota Bay Estuary Program Announces Recipients of 2014 Bay Partners Grant Program
7/8/2014
Dolphin Death Is A Reminder To Protect Marine Life
7/7/2014
Congress approves funding for research on toxic algae
6/25/2014
COE Lido Beach Dredge Meeting Notice
6/25/2014
Take advantage of tax holiday to purchase hurricane supplies
6/12/2014
Obama Signs $12.3 Billion Water Projects Bill
6/12/2014
FDEP's Deepwater Horizon restoration projects website updated
6/2/2014
Great white shark tracked to Florida coast
5/27/2014
New FWC Lionfish app to be unveiled May 28
5/27/2014
World Environment Day to culminate with community forum in Sarasota County
5/23/2014
Deadline May 26 to provide input on stand up paddleboards
5/23/2014
USGS: Study Aids Water Managers Battling Saltwater Intrusion
5/23/2014
Do you know what to do if you hook a pelican?
5/19/2014
DIY energy and water use audit kits available at area libraries
5/5/2014
Deep well for Piney Point waste called pending 'disaster'
4/29/2014
Oil company drilling in sanctuary fined $25K for violation that could be fracking
4/29/2014
New springs bill revised to remove language objectionable to ag groups, home builders
4/22/2014
FIU Professors Win Grant For Sea-Level Rise Project
4/22/2014
Free Webinar on Water Quality
4/21/2014
Register now for "Ag Module 2014: Innovation in the Water Space"
4/18/2014
Bay Guardians plant thousands of native plants at Perico Preserve
4/17/2014
Plan to inject Piney Point water into aquifer raises concerns
4/17/2014
Parts of Kingfish Boat Ramp on Anna Maria Island to close 6 weeks for repairs
4/16/2014
Three new PSAs from Sarasota County urge watershed protection
4/16/2014
Seasonal manatee speed zones in effect statewide
4/14/2014
Register now for STEM Outdoors
4/14/2014
Sarasota County & North Port issue RFP seeking operator for Warm Mineral springs
4/9/2014
Sharks sense prey in surprising ways during pioneering study
4/9/2014
Senate committee approves estuary reauthorization bill
4/7/2014
Environmentalists fight proposed bill that reduces local control of water resources
4/3/2014
New! Learn about oyster and beach monitoring programs in Sarasota County
4/2/2014
Federal judge rules Okeechobee pumping illegal
3/31/2014
House, Senate differ sharply over agricultural water spending in their budget proposals
3/26/2014
Modeling study adds evidence that oil compounds traveled to West Florida Shelf
3/24/2014
Reprise of Oral History program April 7th in Laurel
3/21/2014
Estuary Programs team up for volunteer planting at new Perico Preserve!
3/20/2014
FWC asks public to report horseshoe crab sightings
3/19/2014
Investigation shows January fish kill at Faun Lake was due to algae bloom
3/17/2014
March 14th is deadline to register for Charlotte Harbor Watershed Summit
3/13/2014
Bacteria no match for deep Floridan Aquifer
3/13/2014
President's budget request again slashes federal water infrastructure funding
3/10/2014
Environmental groups to challenge federal ruling allowing state water quality rules
3/7/2014
New Tidal Stream Assessment Project Results
3/5/2014
Florida's water woes are seen as urgent – except in the House
3/3/2014
‘Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!’ weekend offers angling fun in Matlacha
2/27/2014
Ex-governor, scientist, attorney look at springs’ future
2/27/2014
Event focuses on Warm Mineral Springs
2/27/2014
Teacher, Student grants available for Florida Lake Management Society conference
2/24/2014
DEP to hold public meetings for input on water restoration work plans
2/24/2014
FDEP solicits new requests for water quality restoration grants
2/24/2014
Development bill clears another committee stop despite counties' opposition
2/20/2014
FWC to host Gulf Offshore Recreational Fishing Permit Proposal Workshops
2/20/2014
Former Sen. Bob Graham details opposition to latest Patronis permitting bill
2/19/2014
Water rally draws 200 while speakers promote issue as bipartisan
2/19/2014
Artists wanted for next Charlotte Harbor Estuary calendar
2/18/2014
"Reclaimed" water study bill causes heartburn for Audubon Florida
2/18/2014
Southwest Florida Watershed Council to Meet Feb. 20th at FGCU
2/17/2014
I Heart Estuaries Campaign
2/14/2014
SWFWMD schedules winter prescribed fires for Sarasota County
2/13/2014
Legislation must provide schedules, funding for springs, scientist says
2/12/2014
Experience the historic Caloosahatchee with Oxbow & Riverlore Cruises
2/12/2014
House Speaker Weatherford: No big water policy this year
2/10/2014
Volunteers needed for 2014 Great American Cleanup
2/10/2014
Newest crop of Sarasota Oral Histories now available on Water Atlas
2/10/2014
Associated Industries of Florida forming coalition on water issues while Simmons seeks consensus
2/7/2014
Three First-Magnitude Spring Systems Added to SWFWMD Priority List
2/6/2014
Sarasota Bay Estuary Program Accepting Applications for Bay Partner Grants
2/6/2014
24 groups sign letter objecting to draft springs legislation
2/6/2014
EPA updates National Stormwater Calculator tool, factoring in climate change
2/6/2014
Sunrise Beach Walks return to area beaches
2/4/2014
Register now for Feb. 13th "Stormwater Utilities in Florida" webinar
1/31/2014
SBEP Bay Guardian Volunteers Complete Project at Arlington Park
1/30/2014
Book explains science, politics of Florida sinkholes
1/28/2014
NASA premiers unique film about water for spherical screens
1/28/2014
SBEP Bay Guardian volunteers complete project at Arlington Park
1/28/2014
Sarasota's Celery Fields a big draw for birds and birders
1/27/2014
FIU professors make documentary about sea level rise
1/22/2014
Giant spending bill seeks changes in Army Corps' mitigation requirements
1/21/2014
Rising Flood Insurance Rates Sinking Property Owners: What Can Cities Do to Minimize the Impact?
1/21/2014
Hydraulic fracturing bills pass first committee stop despite Democrats' opposition
1/15/2014
Florida Senate bill takes on water utilities
1/15/2014
Bill encouraging water storage projects on farm lands is moving in Senate
1/14/2014
King Tide Photo Exhibit Moves to Robinson Preserve in Manatee County
1/14/2014
SBEP Offers Free Guided Kayak Trips of Sarasota Bay
1/10/2014
Judge sides with feds against environmentalists on pollution limits
1/8/2014
Register now for Charlotte Harbor Watershed Summit
1/7/2014
'The Cost Of Water Is Going To Go Up': Central Fla. Finding Alternatives To Groundwate
1/6/2014
Battle lines drawn in the sands
1/2/2014
USGS Study: Caribbean Earthquake/Tsunami Hazard Higher Than Previously Thought
1/2/2014
Troubled Water: Agencies Work to Clean Storm Water Before It Gets to Waterways
1/2/2014
Water district taking aim at wild hogs
1/2/2014
FDEP announces online water permitting portal
1/2/2014
German researchers propose using plankton to control malaria
1/2/2014
Focus on Ocean’s Health as Dolphin Deaths Soar
1/2/2014
Study: U.S. can’t keep up with loss of ecologically-sensitive wetlands
12/18/2013
Gulf Council to convene a series of Recreational Angler Participation sessions around the Gulf coast
12/18/2013
Public comments sought on Gulf Restoration plan
12/17/2013
State looks to private market as Congress adjourns without flood fix
12/16/2013
Air Potato Roundup Jan. 25th at Arlington Park
12/16/2013
Venice receives stormwater management, public education grant
12/13/2013
Sustainable Communities Workshop is Wednesday
12/13/2013
Sarasota Bay Estuary Program now accepting 2014 Bay Partner grant applications
12/12/2013
Bill would exempt state review of larger developments in 6 more counties
12/11/2013
USDA, EPA Partnership Supports Water Quality Trading To Benefit Environment, Economy
12/10/2013
FWC, U.S. Power Squadrons boost boating safety efforts
12/10/2013
SBEP Offers 10 Free Guided Kayak Trips of Sarasota Bay
12/6/2013
Want to be a SCUBAnaut? Find out more at open house Dec. 9th
12/5/2013
Call for Proposals: Restore America's Estuaries Summit
12/5/2013
Draft Regional Water Supply Plan available for public review
12/4/2013
NFWF Announces $15.7 Million for Gulf Restoration Projects in Florida
12/2/2013
Support urged for dry cleaning contamination sites program that saw sharp budget cuts
12/2/2013
Pew/Audubon report: Florida’s coastal birds could face threat to food supply
12/2/2013
Report: 80,000 acres of coastal wetlands are being lost annually
11/27/2013
SBEP Bay Guardians Win Sea Preservation Award from Keep Sarasota County Beautiful
11/20/2013
EPA Webcast on Volunteer Monitoring Nov. 19th
11/14/2013
Sarasota Bay Water Festival to present four panel discussions
11/14/2013
Geoscientist says groundwater contamination via fracturing "not physically plausible"
11/8/2013
Florida DEP issues Everglades permit for stormwater storage and flow
11/8/2013
"Shored up" film examines effects of storm surge and sea level rise on coastal development
10/31/2013
Green sea turtles nest at unprecedented pace in Florida this year
10/30/2013
Draft springs legislation would reserve spring flows, require septic tank hook-ups
10/28/2013
Fall 2013 Florida Lake Management Society newsletter available online
10/24/2013
Sarasota Water Festival selects Vintage Paws Sanctuary as nonprofit partner
10/22/2013
Ag Commish Putnam wants $26M for water quality, re-use programs
10/17/2013
"Floating History Lesson" sets sail Nov. 3rd
10/16/2013
FDEP completes statewide overhaul of surface water and wetland permit rules
10/11/2013
Above-normal rainy season means healthy water levels for bay area
10/11/2013
Amid Shutdown, Bipartisan Congressional Panel Talks Florida Water Problems
10/7/2013
Stone crab season opens Oct. 15 in state, federal waters
10/7/2013
Bay Guardians at North Water Tower Park on Sat. Oct. 19th
10/1/2013
FWC seeks public input on anchoring and mooring program (deadline Oct. 7th)
10/1/2013
Final call for submissions to the I Love Sarasota Bay Photo Contest
10/1/2013
Sarasota Bay Water Festival accepting final exhbitor applications
10/1/2013
Keep Sarasota County Beautiful accepting volunteer award nominations
9/9/2013
Fight the bloat! Florida Sea Grant offers FREE Barotrauma webinar Sept. 11th
9/9/2013
Sarasota Bay Estuary Program "Toast the Coast" Photo Contest
9/9/2013
Piney Point tainted water threat grows
9/6/2013
Advocates say Gov. Rick Scott's $37 million pledge to fix springs not enough
9/6/2013
Guy Harvey will present tiger shark documentary at USF St Pete on Sept. 11th
9/6/2013
Hymn for Her and Come Back Alice to perform at Sarasota Bay Water Festival
9/6/2013
12th Annual Joint FNPS-SBEP Native Plant Sale Oct. 12th in Parrish
9/5/2013
Florida House completes paver project with Bay Partners Grant support
9/5/2013
SBEP and City of Sarasota create "Living Shoreline" project at Bay Front Park
9/3/2013
Analysis: Floridan Aquifer can only handle 6% more pumping before serious environmental harm
8/30/2013
Lifeguard hours change for Sarasota County guarded beaches
8/27/2013
Sarasota County launches interactive "Green Map" of sustainability features
8/23/2013
USGS: Real-time Monitoring Tracks Nitrate Pulse in Mississippi River
8/22/2013
County to host "Open House" workshop on coastal fringe flood protection
8/22/2013
Legal experts: Long battle likely if Florida takes water fight to Supreme Court
8/20/2013
Registration open for annual "Water Module" symposium
8/20/2013
Florida Wildlife Federation sues over "Outstanding Florida Waters" designation
8/13/2013
Two companies bid to run Warm Mineral Springs
8/12/2013
NOAA report highlights climate change threats to nation’s estuaries
8/12/2013
Florida Geological Survey to perform statewide sinkhole vulnerability assessment
8/9/2013
USGS Study gives new insights on vulnerability of public-supply wells to contamination
8/9/2013
State of Florida finalizing list of conservation lands it might sell
8/9/2013
Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council to meet on Aug. 28th, 2013
8/8/2013
Sarasota County staff monitoring seaweed on beaches
8/8/2013
Sarasota police officer saves nearly 100 sea turtle hatchlings
8/8/2013
Combat wounded & injured veterans, SCUBAnauts help Mote Marine restore reef
8/6/2013
Sarasota Bay Water Festival Welcomes More Exhibitors
8/5/2013
Boil water advisory issued after water main break
8/2/2013
Follow the "Tour de Turtles" online
8/1/2013
Dolphin SMART Volunteers Needed
8/1/2013
SWFWMD allows water shortage orders to expire
7/31/2013
Study: Sea-level rise threatens 1,400 U.S. cities
7/31/2013
SBEP reminds residents not to dump medications into the drain
7/31/2013
EPA proposes rule to modernize Clean Water Act reporting
7/31/2013
SWFWMD ends funding for Florida Friendly program
7/31/2013
Sign up now for August 10th Seagrass Survey volunteer training
7/25/2013
Deadline extended to Aug. 16th for 2014 CHNEP Watershed Summit abstracts
7/23/2013
Register now for 2013 Scallopalooza! Deadline July 29th
7/22/2013
Webcast on harmful algal blooms (HABs) July 25th
7/19/2013
Future power generation could further endanger water supplies
7/19/2013
USGS: Effective wetlands are connected wetlands
7/18/2013
City of Venice and Sarasota County to host Legacy Park workshop
7/18/2013
Register for CHNEP Environmental Education Conference by Aug. 15th
7/15/2013
High Five seeks local teams for Sarasota Dragon Boat races this fall
7/15/2013
Lemon Bay needs you!
7/12/2013
Swiftmud boss may take new job running South Florida water agency, overseeing Everglades
7/11/2013
Hold the fertilizer until October!
7/11/2013
President signs letter endorsing Sarasota County's bid for rowing championships
7/11/2013
Florida Keys prepare for sea level rise
7/8/2013
Citizens win in legal ruling over public access to Fisheating Creek
7/8/2013
Derelict crab trap cleanup planned for July 10-19
7/8/2013
EPA wants Supreme Court to take case dealing with timing of suits challenging regulations
7/8/2013
Portion of Central Sarasota Parkway closes to replace sewer main
7/8/2013
Nathan Benderson Park receives statewide planning award
7/8/2013
Here's your one-stop hurricane planning information source
7/8/2013
Scientists: 2013 Gulf of Mexico "Dead Zone" potentially largest ever
7/8/2013
Sarasota Bay Water Festival Seeks Vintage and Unique Boats
7/2/2013
Sarasota Bay Watch receives Gulf Guardian Award
7/1/2013
Sarasota County libraries introduce Family Sustainability Kits
7/1/2013
SWFWMD schedules prescribed burns for Sarasota County area
7/1/2013
Private property advocates win in Supreme Court
6/27/2013
Federal funding cut-off threat looms over Florida's beach water testing program
6/27/2013
New tech kits ready for teacher loan, thanks to EdExplore Next grant
6/26/2013
Farming carbon: Study reveals potent carbon-storage potential of manmade wetlands
6/26/2013
Register now for 2013 Pine Island Sound Scallop Search!
6/24/2013
SBEP deploys 36 habitat modules at three artificial reefs in Sarasota Bay
6/24/2013
Commission awards two contracts for improvements to county facilities
6/19/2013
Save the date! 3rd Annual Scallopalooza Aug. 3rd
6/18/2013
Rivendell HOA may restore its native plants
6/13/2013
Gulf of Mexico Alliance Invites Public to Learn About Gulf Restoration Progress, Partnerships
6/12/2013
Recent Boating Boom Leaves Sarasota County Government Looking For Solutions
6/10/2013
St. Armands Circle Newly Installed Stormwater Project
6/10/2013
Sarasota County Commission declares state of emergency in response to Deepwater Horizon oil spill
6/10/2013
SBEP to host urban planner Andres Duane June 18-19
6/7/2013
Environmentalists missing from state's water-management boards
6/7/2013
SBEP to deploy habitat modules at three artificial reefs in Sarasota Bay
6/5/2013
Underwater art gallery to debut off southwest Florida coast
6/4/2013
EPA: $384B needed for drinking water infrastructure by 2030
6/4/2013
Rip Current Safety Awareness Week is June 2-8, 2013
6/3/2013
Camp two nights on the beach for the price of one at Turtle Beach Campground
6/3/2013
SBEP announces recipients of 2013 Bay Partners Grants
5/31/2013
Endangered sea turtle feeding grounds discovered in Gulf
5/29/2013
Governor approves $32 million in water projects; vetoes total of $27.3 million
5/21/2013
Water projects left off Florida TaxWatch's "turkey" list this year
5/20/2013
Reservoirs language stripped from federal bill while Florida groups support alternative approach
5/20/2013
Foundation will direct $356 million from oil spill criminal cases to Florida for natural resource pr
5/20/2013
USGS Study: Deficit in nation's aquifers accelerating
5/20/2013
Ernst: In Phillippi Creek sewer project, a 'nobody' makes a splash
5/20/2013
Florida' Senators split on water resources bill
5/20/2013
County encourages residents to have fun this summer and skip lawn maintenance
5/14/2013
Florida Geological Survey receives national grant to map in NE Florida
5/10/2013
Decades-old nitrate found to affect stream water quality
5/7/2013
Bay Guardian volunteers plant 3,500 plants at Perico Preserve
5/7/2013
Sherri Swanson joins the SBEP Citizens Advisory Committee
5/3/2013
Up to 375 USGS flood gauges to turn off because of fund cuts
4/29/2013
Warm Mineral Springs' rebirth
4/26/2013
Legislators prepare for potential ‘fracking’ in Florida
4/26/2013
Coast Guard Auxiliary will demo boating safety at spring nautical expo
4/25/2013
New College invites public to free film about seal level rise
4/25/2013
Sarasota Bay Estuary Program Announces 2013 Blue Dolphin Award Winners
4/24/2013
Register for May 1st webcast on "Using Social Indicators in Watershed Management Projects"
4/23/2013
EPA approves State's restoration target for Silver Springs
4/17/2013
Proposed amendment would ban new local fertilizer ordinances for three years
4/16/2013
The SBEP reminds residents to use slow-release fertilizer in spring, no fertilizer in summer
4/15/2013
Hearing officer backs DEP employee who challenged mitigation permit
4/12/2013
Sarasota County to celebrate Arbor Day with educational events
4/12/2013
Three years after BP oil spill, USF research finds massive die-off
4/10/2013
Keep Sarasota County Beautiful seeks volunteers for the 2013 Great American Cleanup
4/10/2013
How to avoid a water crisis
4/9/2013
SBEP Bay Guardian volunteers remove debris from Bowlees Creek Island
4/9/2013
North Port water plant to open Friday
4/8/2013
Tussle Heats Up Over Warm Mineral Springs
4/8/2013
'Water parade' in House follows vetoes of water projects in past 2 years
4/8/2013
Interior Releases Progress Report on National Water Census
4/4/2013
Save the Date! 2nd Annual Sarasota Bay Water Festival Nov. 2nd
4/1/2013
Public invited to Manasota Beach Park celebration on April 3
4/1/2013
Flood Safety Awareness Week is March 18-22
4/1/2013
Red tide finally dissipates
3/28/2013
Coastal Master Naturalist class to be offered at Calusa Heritage Trail
3/25/2013
SunBow Bay completes SBEP Bay Partners grant project on Anna Maria Island
3/21/2013
Read the latest issue of the LAKEWATCH newsletter
3/21/2013
Final two Bay Wise Kayak Trips are coming up in April
3/21/2013
New Water-Quality Test May Prevent Unnecessary Beach Closures
3/19/2013
EPA and Florida DEP sign agreement to stem degradation of state waterways
3/18/2013
Scientists puzzled by mysterious ailment killing manatees on East Coast
3/18/2013
FAU researchers to study carbon dynamics of Everglades ecosystem
3/18/2013
EPA Marks March 18-24 as 5th annual "Fix a Leak Week"
3/18/2013
Officials urge wildfire vigilance; lack of rain increases state's wildfire risk
3/18/2013
Florida Gulf Coast NEPs Approve Regional Plan Projects
3/12/2013
Englewood community cleanup will be held March 16
3/12/2013
Sarasota County will hold public meetings for input on 2050 policy and regulations
3/12/2013
County and state officials to host meeting to address concerns about coyotes
3/12/2013
SBEP Bay Guardians complete project at Jiggs Landing
3/12/2013
RESTORE Act meeting Wednesday in St Petersburg
3/11/2013
Deadly sinkhole is a sign of more to come in Florida
3/11/2013
Lack of rain prompts drought fears
3/11/2013
Utilities unite to try to stop climate change from shrinking water supply
3/11/2013
USEPA webcast on WQX water quality data entry tool rescheduled
3/11/2013
Four workshops begin this Sunday on offshore fishing regs
3/6/2013
SBEP reminds residents to use only slow-release fertilizers this spring
3/6/2013
Group wants more spending on future water supplies; others call for conservation
3/5/2013
Red tide manatee death rate on track to break records
3/4/2013
State DEP scores legal win on its water rules
3/1/2013
SBEP Bay Guardians to plant native plants March 9th at Jiggs Landing
2/28/2013
FDEP introduces Sarasota County to new district office with open houses
2/27/2013
SBEP Bay Guardian Volunteers Complete Project at Baywalk Creek
2/26/2013
Nobel Prize-winning climate scientists will speak March 27-28
2/25/2013
House committee bill addresses federal concerns about 2012 permit-streamlining bill
2/20/2013
Senate bill would expand role of agriculture in water supply planning
2/19/2013
Company offers Florida a free state park, but state DEP says no
2/19/2013
SBEP launches study to develop water quality standards for tidal creeks
2/19/2013
USGS releases nationwide evapotranspiration rates, maps
2/19/2013
Study panel urges that PSC be allowed to fine private water utilities for bad water quality
2/18/2013
Punta Gorda residents invited to public meeting on climate change adaptation
2/13/2013
SBEP 2013 Bay Partner Grant applications due March 1st
2/12/2013
DEP moving on adopting water quality rules implementation document
2/11/2013
Estuary Programs Prepare for RESTORE Act Funding Opportunities
2/6/2013
SBEP Citizens Advisory Committee approves four new members
2/6/2013
Southwest Florida NEP Joint Management Boards Meeting Rescheduled
2/5/2013
Watershed Management Plans now available on the Water Atlas
2/4/2013
UF Survey: US water supply not as threatened as believed
2/1/2013
Report: Climate change poses serious threat to US coastal communities
2/1/2013
New College oral history project to debut latest works
1/31/2013
Bill returns that would extend permitting lengths for alternative water supply projects
1/30/2013
SBEP offers teachers and students online resources focused on environmental education
1/29/2013
SBEP receives EdExploreNEXT grant to support environmental education
1/29/2013
'All-or-nothing' provision in state water rules causing heartburn for feds
1/28/2013
Florida's aquifer models full of holes, allowing more water permits and pollution
1/28/2013
Red tide persists on southwest Florida coast
1/25/2013
Eight Sarasota County teachers receive SWFWMD Spash! Grants
1/24/2013
Environmental groups still opposed to DEP water-use rules
1/23/2013
Sarasota County Utilities to plug five water supply wells in Alligator Creek Conservation Area
1/22/2013
Senate Committee hears about Kings Bay cleanup while environmentalists protest in Tampa
1/18/2013
Sarasota County removes dead fish from south county public beaches
1/18/2013
"Coral: Rekindling Venus" examines environmental perils threatening reefs
1/16/2013
U.S. Supreme Court to hear landowner's 'weird' challenge of wetlands mitigation
1/14/2013
EPA solicits public comment on proposed rules to limit nutrient pollution
1/14/2013
Sarasota Bay Estuary Program seeks Citizen Advisory Committee members
1/14/2013
Red Tide stubbornly persisting along southwest Florida
1/11/2013
Preserve taking water lessons to schools with mobile lab
1/11/2013
Authentic Florida Meets Real Florida at event to benefit Oscar Scherer State Park
1/10/2013
Bass Biological Laboratory subject of historical talk
1/10/2013
Ancient Waters Celebration to benefit Warm Mineral Springs archaeology efforts
1/9/2013
SBEP Accepting Bay Partners Grant Applications for 2013
1/8/2013
Report on state business climate cites need for energy and environmental planning
1/3/2013
Mining Waste Byproduct Capable of Helping Clean Water
1/2/2013
Group Works to Keep Pollutants From Degrading Estuary
1/2/2013
Juvenile tarpon tagging project focus of Jan. 17th talk
1/2/2013
Recent News on Bay Scallop Restoration
1/2/2013
Volunteers needed to survey of Lee, Charlotte County Shorelines
1/2/2013
US Forest Service report links urbanization to declining ecosystem services
12/21/2012
Given the option, all 19 counties vote not to inspect septic tanks
12/21/2012
EPA Updates Rule for Pathogens in Drinking Water, Sets Limit for E. Coli
12/20/2012
SBEP Bay Wise Kayak Tour program offers six free guided trips
12/19/2012
Sarasota County officials urge proper disposal of fishing line and tackle
12/13/2012
EPA releases National Water Program 2012: Strategy Response to Climate Change
12/12/2012
Florida Cabinet approves 2012-2013 conservation land purchase work plan
12/12/2012
Brian House and Justin Bloom join SBEP's Citizens Advisory Committee
12/12/2012
County may cut some Siesta beach upgrades
12/10/2012
Report: water pollution costs Florida up to $10.5-billion annually
12/6/2012
EPA Approves Florida’s Rules to Protect Waterways from Nutrient Pollution
12/5/2012
Health of Warm Mineral Springs adds to debate
12/5/2012
Free Webinar "How’s My Waterway? and Other Water Quality Apps" Nov. 28
11/29/2012
EPA recommends new recreational water quality criteria
11/27/2012
Florida's vanishing springs
11/26/2012
USGS study: Streams degraded at earliest stages of urban development
11/15/2012
Sarasota may fire engineers on sewage project
11/9/2012
Design of Siesta Beach Park improvements will be subject of Nov. 13 public meeting
11/8/2012
Increased red tide levels detected at Bird Key Park, near Ringling Causeway
11/8/2012
Sarasota Bay Water Festival announces sustainability plan
11/5/2012
GAO says federal government needs to better manage energy/water tradeoffs
11/5/2012
DEP lays off 15 in Tallahassee as part of ongoing evaluation of positions
11/5/2012
Bay Guardians to be recognized at Sarasota Bay Water Festival
11/5/2012
Gulf Coast NEPs to host joint meetings Nov. 9th, Nov. 16th in Manatee County
11/5/2012
Sarasota Bay Water Festival seeks volunteers
11/2/2012
UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County gives donated rain barrels to schools
11/1/2012
New web application from EPA lets users check health of waterways
10/29/2012
Sarasota Bay Water Festival announces musical lineup
10/29/2012
2012 was a good year for loggerhead turtles
10/19/2012
Final call for submissions! I Love Sarasota Bay Photo Contest
10/19/2012
2011 aerial imagery added to Water Atlas
10/18/2012
Historic marker at Lido Beach a reminder of segregation
10/18/2012
More details about the Sarasota Bay Water Festival
10/15/2012
Sarasota County joins Gulf Consortium in support of RESTORE Act
10/15/2012
Free Webcast on National Water Quality Portal, Oct 23
10/15/2012
Results of the 4th Annual Great Bay Scallop Search
10/12/2012
"Smart Pot" Finalists Named
10/10/2012
Read the Fall 2012 issue of Florida LAKEWATCH newsletter online
10/10/2012
Red tide fish kill washes up on South County beaches
10/9/2012
SBEP Offers 10 Free Guided Kayak Trips of Sarasota Bay
10/5/2012
SWFWMD to undergo "restructuring"
10/1/2012
Sarasota Bay Water Festival Seeks Vintage Boats to Display at the Festival Nov. 17th
10/1/2012
Drought's silver lining: Gulf "dead zone" is smaller
10/1/2012
Gravity probe shows groundwater reserves slipping away
9/27/2012
Deadline for Sarasota Bay Water Festival Exhibitor Applications is Oct. 10
9/26/2012
"I Love Sarasota Bay" photo contest winners to be showcased Nov. 17
9/24/2012
SWFWMD invites public input on water resource priority list
9/21/2012
20 former WMD board members urge governor to restore funding
9/19/2012
SBEP Bay Guardians to plant natives at Perico Presrve
9/19/2012
Florida DEP's Tampa office faces reorganization, staff cuts
9/18/2012
Veterans will soon find it easier to get commercial fishing licenses
9/17/2012
Despite revenue caps being lifted, WMDs hold line against tax increases
9/14/2012
Gulf Fisheries Symposium will bring together diverse stakeholders
9/13/2012
SBEP economic study of Sarasota Bay sets coastal property value at $3.6B
9/12/2012
Sarasota County commissioners express doubts about Dona Bay project
9/12/2012
Sharky's owner may soon take over Snook Haven
9/11/2012
US Accuses BP of ‘Gross Negligence’ in Deadly 2010 Oil Spill
9/10/2012
Sarasota County to dedicate new solar array Sept. 19
9/6/2012
Groundbreaking set for Sept. 6 for West Dearborn Street pilot stormwater project
9/4/2012
Lifeguard hours change for Sarasota County's guarded beaches
9/4/2012
Seafood Lovers (and Haters) Wanted
8/30/2012
Florida Greenways & Trails Plan Open House Sept. 25th
8/30/2012
SBEP to provide technical expertise in effort to boost scallop population
8/30/2012
Sarasota Bay Water Festival Announces the I Love Sarasota Bay Photo Contest
8/29/2012
Damage assessments are under way in the wake of Tropical Storm Isaac
8/28/2012
Scars of human folly show on Florida's bottlenose dolphins
8/27/2012
Keep Sarasota County Beautiful Seeks Volunteers for Coastal Cleanup
8/21/2012
Sarasota Bay Water Festival to Showcase Wildlife Photographers, Artists
8/21/2012
Sarasota County crews removing seaweed from Siesta and Lido beaches
8/21/2012
Piney Point sale hits hurdle
8/17/2012
USGS: North American Fish Extinctions May Double by 2050
8/13/2012
Comment Invited on Study of Climate Change Impacts to Salt Marshes
8/7/2012
Sarasota area beach water advisory issued for Lido Casino Beach
8/3/2012
Get your feet wet during Sarasota County's winter seagrass survey
8/3/2012
Newbie Paddler Program Scheduled for Sept. 12
8/3/2012
Momentum Building for Sarasota Bay Water Festival
7/30/2012
Mercury pollution must drop by 86%, DEP says
7/27/2012
Aquifer Recharge Conference to convene in Orlando on Sept. 10-11
7/25/2012
Read the latest issue of the "Marine Scene"
7/24/2012
Florida Maritime Museum at Cortez Hosts Exhibit of Local Artist
7/23/2012
Register Now for Fifth Annual Scallop Search!
7/20/2012
Sarasota County eligible for individual disaster assistance
7/20/2012
SBEP Awarded EPA Grant to Develop Tidal Creek Water Quality Standards
7/18/2012
Bay Guardians Plant 500 Native Plants at North Lido Beach Park
7/16/2012
Study: Winds Kept BP Oil Away from South Florida
7/10/2012
Historic Sinking of the USCGC Mohawk Creates Veterans Memorial Reef
7/5/2012
Lawsuit could come from Florida Water Standards
7/5/2012
See the King Tide Photo Contest Entries
7/5/2012
Check Out the Redesigned Sarasota Water Atlas Home Page!
7/2/2012
USEPA proposing end to funding for beach water testing
6/28/2012
June 2012 Florida LAKEWATCH Newsletter Available
6/28/2012
Supreme Court Refuses to Hear FL-GA-AL Water War Appeal
6/27/2012
FWC, Defenders of Wildlife Collaborate on Climate Change Planning
6/26/2012
As springs, rivers decline, 40-year-old law to protect them mostly goes unheeded
6/26/2012
Check out the new Seagrass Viewer for Bays!
6/18/2012
New Interactive Viewer Maps Land Use Changes in Watersheds
6/18/2012
Think You See a Mink? Tell FWC!
6/14/2012
Volunteer Day at North Lido Beach Park July 14th
6/14/2012
Rain May Not Always Be a Welcome Thing to Waterbirds
6/13/2012
SBEP overseeing habitat restoration at FISH Preserve
6/13/2012
Online Survey to support Sea Grant Study of Sarasota Bay
6/13/2012
SBEP Supporting Macroalgae Study Led by Florida Expert
6/13/2012
SBEP Awards Eight Bay Partner Grants to Local Groups
6/13/2012
New iPhone Fishing Regulations App Includes Florida
6/13/2012
Sarasota Bay Water Festival Set for Nov. 17
6/13/2012
Draft USGS Water Strategy Collides With Tough Budget Situation
6/12/2012
More water concerns aired at water policy meeting
6/12/2012
Wetlands expert cleared by investigation, returns to DEP
6/8/2012
FDEP Establishes Public Web Forum on Environmental Resource Permitting
6/4/2012
Judge extends deadline for federal agency to issue new pollution limits
6/1/2012
Florida Conservation Coalition Announces Event June 23rd
5/29/2012
Wetlands Expert Suspended by DEP After She Refuses to Approve Permit
5/29/2012
Trimmed Budgets: A Forecast of Poorer Weather Predictions
5/29/2012
Read the Latest Issue of "The Marine Scene"
5/29/2012
NASA/USGS Contest Chronicles Changes in Local Landscapes
5/29/2012
Environmentalists Battle DEP, Industries on Two Fronts
5/25/2012
Hold the Fertilizer this Summer to Help Sarasota Bay
5/24/2012
Fort Lauderdale Company Makes Water Out of Air
5/23/2012
Critical Wildlife Corridor Protected
5/22/2012
Mote "Science Cafe" Program Focuses on Begging Dolphins
5/22/2012
Bioassessment Workshop in Gainesville on June 18th
5/21/2012
Impact-Based Stormwater Fee Structure Encourages Low-Impact Solutions, Funds Infrastructure
5/2/2012
UF Journalism Students Explore the "State of Water"
5/1/2012
New “Spatial Library” Puts Documents (and More) on the Map!
4/30/2012
Farming Aquarium Species to Save Them
4/30/2012
Alliance for Water Efficiency Gives Florida a C+ Grade
4/30/2012
SBEP Promotes Use of Slow-Release Fertilizers to Protect Sarasota Bay
4/25/2012
Bay Guardians to Support Watershed Improvement Day at Emerson Point Preserve May 12
4/25/2012
USGS Makes Historical Maps Available Online
4/23/2012
Bay Guardians Remove 342 Pounds of Air Potato Vines at North Water Tower Park
4/19/2012
Hillsborough County Commission Honors TBEP
4/19/2012
Mote Marine Lab Publishes Study on Manatee Hearing
4/18/2012
Concern About Florida Water Pollution Not a New Phenomenon
4/16/2012
New Wiki Explores Coastal Watershed Issues
4/12/2012
FEMA says Florida Risks Losing Flood Insurance Because of Legislation
4/10/2012
Estuary Program Presents Blue Dolphin Awards
4/6/2012
EPA Now Accepting Comments on National Water/Climate Change Strategy
4/5/2012
Study Reveals New Information about Tarpon Movement
4/5/2012
Bay Guardian Air Potato Roundup Set for April 14th at North Water Tower Park
3/23/2012
Sunbow Bay Condo Association to Host Open House March 24th
3/20/2012
Beachgoers Can help Biologists Monitor Spawning Horseshoe Crabs
3/20/2012
Sarasota LID Expo March 23 Attracting Experts From Around Florida
3/20/2012
Sarasota County to celebrate Siesta Beach Day at Ed Smith Stadium
3/20/2012
Fire Officials Urge Wildfire Vigilance; Lack of Rain Increases State’s Wildfire Risk
3/16/2012
Garden Elementary Students Learn About Native Plants with Help from CHNEP
3/14/2012
EPA Unveils New Website on Nutrient Pollution
3/14/2012
Bay Guardians Remove Invasive Plants and Debris at Quick Point Preserve
3/14/2012
Judge Delays Implementation of NNC Rules for Lakes Until July 6th
3/8/2012
NRC Study Says EPA Underestimated Water Rules Cost in Florida
3/7/2012
Sewage Spills on the Rise in Southwest Florida
2/29/2012
SBEP Receives FISH Partnership Award from Non-profit Group