Publix Behind Creation of Coral Tree Nursery in the Florida Keys | The News-Press
Publix partnered with the nonprofit FORCE BLUE and a team of military veterans to build a coral-tree nursery in the Florida Keys. The project will help restore damaged reef systems by growing and transplanting coral fragments to enhance marine habitat recovery.
This Invasive Florida Creature Is Toxic and a Danger to Pets. What to Know | Naples Daily News
Wildlife officials warn that invasive cane toads are spreading across Florida and pose a deadly threat to pets. The toads produce a toxin that can cause seizures, paralysis, or death in animals that bite or lick them, prompting calls for residents to be vigilant during warm, wet conditions when the species is most active.
DEP Funds Water Quality Improvements in Indian River Lagoon | Florida Politics
Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection is providing $25 million for 14 projects to improve water quality in the Indian River Lagoon. The funding will support septic-to-sewer conversions, advanced wastewater treatment, and stormwater upgrades expected to reduce nutrient pollution by more than 214,000 pounds of nitrogen and 23,000 pounds of phosphorus annually.
She Studied the Health Effects of Wildfires | The New York Times 💲
Researcher Marina Vance lost federal funding for a study designed to help homeowners mitigate the health effects of wildfire smoke after the EPA determined the work was “no longer consistent” with its priorities. The grant had supported research on air filtration and exposure reduction strategies for communities affected by wildfire pollution.
Immokalee Receives $10.8 Million State Grant to Upgrade Wastewater Treatment Plant | FOX 4 Now
The Immokalee Water and Sewer District was awarded a $10.8 million state grant to upgrade its wastewater treatment plant. The Rebuild Florida grant will fund a new processing system and 5-million-gallon storage tank to prevent sewage backups during storms like Hurricane Milton.
Trump’s EPA Wants to Weaken Formaldehyde Protections – This Is What It Could Mean | The Guardian
A new EPA proposal would weaken existing protections against formaldehyde exposure by revising its scientific risk assessment. The move could delay or prevent stricter federal limits on the chemical, which is commonly found in household products and building materials.
Southwest Florida Water Management District to Close Pasco Tract for Hog Hunt Jan. 6–8 | 352Today
The Southwest Florida Water Management District announced the temporary closure of the Alston Tract in Pasco County for a public hog hunt scheduled January 6–8. The managed hunt aims to control feral hog populations that damage wetlands, agricultural lands, and native vegetation.
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