EPA Withdraws Biden PFAS Drinking Water Rule | Florida Specifier
News reports indicate that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has withdrawn a Biden Administration plan designed to create guidelines and standards around PFAS limitations under the Clean Water Act.
Environmental Groups Intervene in a Lawsuit That Could Impact the Endangered Species Act | WUSF
Four conservation groups are fighting to keep the Florida scrub jay on a federal list of threatened species. They filed to intervene in a lawsuit that could have repercussions nationwide.
Florida Is Now Ground Zero for the National Debate Over Fluoride in Drinking Water | NPR
With several Florida municipalities reconsidering their use of fluoride in drinking water, the state has become a focal point in the national debate over public health and water treatment policies. Experts remain divided on the long-term effects, while local governments navigate growing public scrutiny.
Sarasota’s Mote Marine Unveils Tech to Fight Harmful Red Tide Blooms | WINK News
Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota showcased innovative tools to combat red tide blooms. The presentation highlighted three advanced technologies: XTREME, Ozonix, and Clear, which aim to eliminate red tide toxins and mitigate the negative impacts on marine life and coastal areas.
Breach May Be Main Culprit of Hurricane Debby Flooding in Sarasota | Your Observer
Sarasota County commissioners held a workshop to address flooding caused by Tropical Storm Debby, which severely impacted areas along Phillippi Creek. The flooding was attributed to multiple factors, including a breach in the Celery Fields berm and the creek’s limited capacity to handle extreme rainfall.
A record-breaking effort has led to the rescue and rehabilitation of more than 1,200 cold-stunned sea turtles in Florida. The rescue efforts involved various local, state, and federal agencies, with most turtles being relocated to Gulf World Marine Institute for rehabilitation.
Personnel Note: Javier Estevez Named Political Director at Sierra Club Florida | Florida Politics
Javier Estevez has been appointed as the new political director for Sierra Club Florida. With previous experience as the organization’s Operations & Legislative Coordinator, Estevez aims to strengthen Sierra Club Florida’s environmental advocacy efforts and build an inclusive political program.
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida has received a record $25 million grant. The funding will be used to build a new welcome center complex that will include new exhibits, traveling exhibits, state-of-the-art multimedia technology, and a two-and-a-half-story parking garage with a solar panel roof.
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