Flux mapping tool key to treating ground water
By JOSH MORENO, FluxTracer Project Manager, REGENESIS Permeable reactive barriers, or PRBs, are among the most frequently applied remedies for groundwater contamination. Unfortunately, contaminant mass flux, or mass flux (Figure […]
FGUA: Florida, Texas more alike when it comes to water issues
By HONEY RAND, Ph.D. Author, “Water Wars a Story of People, Politics, & Power” Do you know what Florida’s most significant export is? Souvenirs? Oranges? Florida Man Memes? No, No, […]
Circular economy can enhance climate change adaptation
By KAREN DEETER, Senior Consultant, MSW Consultants An increasing emphasis is being placed on adaptation to the effects of climate change on vulnerable communities, including flooding, drought, heat waves, and […]
Florida-friendly landscaping protects beauty, resources
By KATHERINE MUNSON, Senior Communications Coordinator, Southwest Florida Water Management District Spring kicks off the 30th anniversary of Florida-Friendly Landscaping, the state’s premier program that promotes sustainable alternatives to conventional […]
Choo-Choo: Chat GPT concerns off rails and mark (for now)
Publisher’s Note: The following was generated by the AI program “Chat GPT”. In our opinion, the story lacks specific details and is limited by not being able to aggregate any […]
Sustainable design process saves dollars, makes sense
By LEO CANNYN, PMP, P.E., ENV SP, Principal Project Manager, Beryl Engineering & Inspection The number of structures in Florida has significantly increased and some experts are concerned the recent […]
Florida Brownfield Program outperforms its funding
By CHAD NORTHINGTON, PE, Terracon How do you measure the success of an economic incentive program? The term “brownfield” has worked its way into the vocabulary of most environmental practitioners […]
NWRA Florida Chapter cleans up with national awards
STAFF & WIRE REPORTS The Florida Chapter of the National Waste & Recycling Association recently announced their 2022 Legislative Champions during its annual Legislative Fly-In. Legislative Champion Awards were presented […]
Congress deals blow to endangered North Atlantic Right Whale
By CANDIS WHITNEY, Organizer for the Amelia Island Conservation Network As we are in the midst of calving season for the critically endangered North Atlantic Right Whale, I can’t help […]
Compost, organic amendments on weed control have benefits
By RAMDAS KANISSERY and MAHESH BASHYAL, UF/IFAS SWFREC Using compost and soil amendments is beneficial to Florida citrus groves. Florida soils are sandy and have low organic matter and cation […]
Lone Star State leads nation in solar capacity at 7.7 GW
STAFF & WIRE REPORTS TEXAS With 7.7 GW of planned solar expected to come online in 2023, Texas is leading the nation in utility-scale new solar capacity. The state also […]
Tampa Waterkeeper issues a ‘Bad Bill Alert’
STAFF & WIRE REPORTS The Tampa Bay Waterkeeper is keeping a close eye on Florida’s legislative session this spring and has issued a “Bad Bill Alert” for SB1240/HB1197 – Land […]
