Florida Environmental Advocate Allison DeFoor Dies | Florida Specifier
Longtime Florida environmental leader Allison DeFoor died Tuesday following a brief illness, according to the North Florida Land Trust, where he served as President and CEO. DeFoor, 72, spent decades…
Florida will spend $100 million on 45 projects aimed at improving water quality, protecting springs and expanding water supplies, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday. “Today in Crystal River, I was…
On Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded $100 million to 45 projects aimed at cleaning up Florida’s springs and stretching its water supply. A look at the state’s project lists shows that little…
Florida Land and Agribusiness CEO Plans Retirement | Business Observer $
Lykes Bros. Inc. is searching for a new CEO as President and CEO Johnnie P. James Jr. prepares to retire after more than seven years leading the Tampa-based agribusiness. James, who also serves…
The Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) will receive a $3 million grant for the Suwannee Sandhill Tract-Drew Property land acquisition. On Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced…
Florida Muck-Removal Project Has Land, but Needs Money | Bradenton Herald $
One piece of the puzzle in restoring the St. Lucie River and Indian River Lagoon from decades of Lake Okeechobee discharges is removing 8 million cubic yards of polluted muck from the estuary…
What Is a King Tide? Flooding, Beach Erosion and Closures Impact Florida | WESH 2
King tides refer to exceptionally high tides caused by the gravitational forces of the moon and sun. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, higher-than-normal tides typically…
For the first time in 22 years, language changes were made to the Endangered Species Act July 14. In the month since language changes took effect Sept. 14, wildlife advocates and sustainability groups…
University of Florida researchers have secured $200,000 in federal funding to combat the invasive pasture mealybug, an emerging threat to Florida’s sugarcane industry. The funding will give researchers…
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced $26 million in funding for states and territories to address lead in drinking water at schools and child care…
New VR Experience Brings Fort Lauderdale’s Flooding Future to Life | Florida Atlantic University
What would Fort Lauderdale look like with 3, 4 or 5 feet of sea level rise? How could a king tide or a sudden downpour flood neighborhoods far from the beach? And what can communities do today to…
