Florida Senate Passes Apalachicola Oil Drilling Bill, Sends It Back to House | WFSU
The Florida Senate has passed a bill that would limit oil drilling near the Apalachicola River, sending it back to the House for final approval. Lawmakers say the measure aims to protect the river’s ecosystem while balancing property rights.
Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the C-43 Reservoir in Lee County is nearing completion and will soon begin diverting excess water from Lake Okeechobee, aiming to improve water quality and reduce harmful discharges.
Drought Worsens in Florida: Year-to-Date Rain Totals, Tips to Conserve Water | CF Public Media
Below-average rainfall has worsened drought conditions across Florida. Officials are encouraging residents to conserve water as shortages could affect agriculture and daily usage.
Tampa Bay Water Has $181 Million Plan to Increase Drinking Water Supply | Tampa Bay Times 💲
Tampa Bay Water is moving forward with a $181 million expansion of its regional surface water treatment plant. The project will increase drinking water capacity to meet growing demand in the region.
Florida Senate Panel Rejects Push to Weaken State Park Golf Ban | Tampa Bay Times 💲
A Florida Senate committee voted to preserve current restrictions that prevent golf courses from being built in state parks, rejecting efforts to relax the ban amid public concern about park commercialization.
FEMA Slashes $33M in St. Petersburg Resiliency Projects | Tampa Bay Times
FEMA has reduced funding for resiliency upgrades in Shore Acres, St. Petersburg, impacting projects aimed at improving drainage and mitigating future hurricane-related flooding.
Wildwood Officials Agree to Spend More Than $7 Million on Capital Projects | Villages-News
Wildwood city leaders approved more than $7 million for infrastructure upgrades, including water and sewer improvements, road repaving, and other capital projects.
Can We Relearn the Lessons of the Deepwater Horizon? | Tallahassee Democrat
Reflecting on the 15th anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, experts emphasize the importance of maintaining rigorous environmental safeguards to prevent future disasters.
15 Years After the BP Oil Spill Disaster: How Is the Gulf of Mexico Faring? | Mongabay
Fifteen years after the BP oil spill, scientists report that while some Gulf of Mexico ecosystems are recovering, others continue to show signs of long-term damage from the disaster.
OnSyte Performance announced it will expand its distributed wastewater treatment technology to new residential developments, offering an alternative to traditional centralized sewer systems.
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