Plan to Prevent a Water Shortage in Central Florida Gets Key Approval | Central Florida Public Media
The plan is a collaborative effort from the Central Florida Water Initiative, which aims to sustainably manage water resources for a region where the boundaries of Florida’s three largest water management districts come together. It recently received its first approval from the South Florida Water Management District and is expected to gain approval from two others this month.
Did the Cold Snap in Palm Beach County Kill This Iguana or Is He Just Stunned? | Palm Beach Post 💲
Cold temperatures can cause iguanas to become immobile and fall from trees, leading residents to believe they are dead. Wildlife officials say many will recover once temperatures rise again.
The South Florida Water Management District awarded cash bonuses to participants in its python removal program, including $600 to Donna Kalil for capturing the most snakes and $1,500 for passing the 20-capture milestone. The incentive program aims to reduce the spread of invasive Burmese pythons in the Everglades.
AAC Wary of Cost Overruns at $1.26 Million Golf Maintenance Facility | Villages-News
The Amenity Authority Committee in The Villages raised concerns about potential cost overruns on a proposed $1.26 million golf course maintenance facility. The committee is requesting updated construction estimates before voting on the project.
New Smyrna Beach Receives $1M Grant to Put Toward Flood Relief, Prevention | WESH
New Smyrna Beach received a $1 million state grant to help address flooding in the city’s historic west side neighborhood. Plans include installing higher street curbs and improving storm drainage as part of a larger $6 million stormwater management effort.
Why Hurricane Flooding Is About to Get Even More Dangerous in Florida | National Geographic 💲
Coral reef loss is expected to worsen flooding in Florida by removing a natural barrier that buffers storm surge. Scientists say reefs historically reduced wave energy and damage to coastal infrastructure, but widespread bleaching and collapse threaten that protection.
Endangered Loggerhead Sea Turtle Released to Atlantic Ocean From Florida Beach | WXXV
An endangered loggerhead sea turtle was released off the coast of Port St. Lucie after recovering from injuries caused by a boat strike. The animal was rehabilitated over two months before being returned to the ocean.
Florida Environmental History: The Cross Florida Barge Canal | Florida Museum
The Cross Florida Barge Canal was a decades-long project intended to connect the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean by waterway. Construction was halted in 1971 after growing environmental opposition and a presidential executive order.
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