Sarasota County Battles With UF-IFAS Over Fertilizer Management 'Tobacco Science'
January 7, 2011
All across Florida, water bodies are so chock full of nitrogen and phosphorous that resultant harmful and nuisance algae blooms jeopardize public health and our ability to swim, fish and boat.
Major Report Proposes Corridors Connecting Florida Panther and Bear Habitat
January 5, 2011
The Babcock Ranch Steering Committee released a comprehensive report on wildlife corridor protection for panthers, black bears, and other endangered species in southwest and south central Florida.
Florida DOT 2060 Transportation Plan Needs to Move Forward Now for Green Transportation
December 13, 2010
Recently the Florida Department of Transportation unveiled a plan designed to address the growing transportation needs of the Sunshine State.
Gulf Coast Family Businesses Join Sierra Club to Say: 'We're Worth Three Times More Than All the Oil You Could Drill for in the Gulf'
December 9, 2010
Sierra Club and Environment Florida released a new report that objectively quantifies the relative value of our current coastal assets and compares it to the estimated value of oil and gas reserves in the eastern Gulf.
Cape Coral Adopts Fertilizer Ordinance At Last
December 2, 2010
The Cape Coral City Council unanimously adopted a fertilizer ordinance, after two years of lobbying efforts by volunteers and staff. Cape Coral was the last municipality in Lee County to pass such an ordinance.
White House Finally Says NO to Drilling off Florida's Gulf Coast (for Seven Years)
December 1, 2010
The White House won't allow any new oil drilling in the eastern Gulf of Mexico for at least the next seven years because of the BP oil spill.
Wall Street Journal Takes a Close Look at Florida Phosphate Mining Fight
November 30, 2010
The Sierra Club and local environmentalists have slammed the brakes on an 11,000-acre mine extension planned by industry giant Mosaic Co. after securing a court injunction.
The Turkeys of Everglades National Park
November 24, 2010
Although once widespread, the wild turkey's habitat was destroyed by logging by the early 1900s, and the Osceola Wild Turkey, the Florida variety once common in Long Pine Key, was no exception.
Marine Scientists Tell Us What's Known About Deepwater Horizon Oil Impact On Gulf of Mexico
November 20, 2010
Three marine scientists from USF St. Petersburg's College of Marine Science shared their recent findings and perspectives on the Deepwater Horizon Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
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Floridians Seeing the Light but Only Partial Funding on Solar Power
November 19, 2010
The Florida Legislature provided funding for energy efficiency and solar power rebates, but the funding is not complete.