In Other News
North Florida Land Trust Welcomes Four New Members to its Board of Directors North Florida Land Trust (NFLT) has recently added four new members to its board of directors. Brandice […]
Conferences and Events
Climate Correction Conference When: March 10-11 Where: The Celeste Hotel Orlando Climate Correction 2026 will explore the powerful intersection where the wisdom of nature meets the ingenuity of human design. […]
Around the Gulf
TEXAS ExxonMobil Expands Carbon Capture Industry Activity Houston-based ExxonMobil is expanding its low-carbon solutions business on the Gulf Coast, focusing on carbon capture and storage (CCS). The company is transporting […]
Florida Notes
University of Florida / IFAS Planning Annual BioBlitz UF is planning its fifth annual BioBlitz to document as many species as possible within Okeechobee’s DeLuca Preserve. The BioBlitz citizen science […]
Lake County Water Authority Implements First-of-Its-Kind Lake Restoration Project
The Lake County Water Authority (LCWA) has initiated a four-year program to address nutrients in Lake Yale. Lake Yale is a 4,041-acre Class III Sovereign Submerged Lands waterbody owned by the State of Florida.
Wood Stork Proposed to be Removed From Endangered Species List, Citing Climate Change
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in February filed notice in the Federal Register that it will remove the wood stork from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife via a final rule.
Florida Releases Results of 2025 Bear Hunt
After Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission staff presented options on highly regulated black bear hunting and the public provided their comments at the August and November 2025 Commission meetings, FWC Commissioners approved final proposed amendments to bear hunting rules, which took effect during the 2025 hunting season.
Florida Living Shorelines Permitting Complexity Creates Challenges
Florida has spent years promoting living shorelines as a smarter alternative to hardened seawalls. These projects — using oysters, marsh plants or mangroves — protect property while restoring habitat, improving water quality and strengthening coastal resilience.
Water Conservation in Florida: Managing a Finite Freshwater Supply
Across northeast and east-central Florida, the St. Johns River Water Management District (District) works to protect our resources while ensuring a reliable water supply.
Beyond the Bin: Building a Sustainable and Engaging School Recycling Culture
The Florida Recycling Partnership recently hosted its first Beyond the Bin webinar, spotlighting successful school recycling programs and practical strategies to build a culture of sustainability.
Southwest Florida Water Management District Approves 2025 Regional Water Supply Plan
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s (District) Governing Board in December voted to approve the 2025 Regional Water Supply Plan (RWSP), providing a framework for future water management decisions and demonstrating how growing water demands can be met through 2045.
Florida Legislators File Scores of Wildlife-Related Policy Bills During 2026 Session
The 2026 Florida Legislature is considering several bills that could affect wildlife and their habitats across the state.
