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One million gallons of untreated wastewater spilled in Charlotte County
3/3/2021
It’s swan nesting season at Lake Morton
3/2/2021
Red tide health alerts issued for beaches in Bonita Springs and Captiva
3/1/2021
Warm Mineral Springs Park closed temporarily
3/1/2021
City of Cape Coral fights to keep water levels stable as dry season approaches
2/25/2021
Waters releases continue to Caloosahatchee due to Lake O levels high for this time of year
2/25/2021
How water projects north of Lake Okeechobee can help SWFL
2/23/2021
Lake O flows adjusted to support sediment study
2/23/2021
FBI issues cybersecurity outline for water treatment plants
2/22/2021
Bonita Springs to apply for WCIND marine safety grant
2/22/2021
Florida celebrates sea level rise planning tool after years ‘behind the curve’
2/19/2021
South Florida political leaders tour Caloosahatchee, discuss water quality
2/18/2021
Amazonian ‘river monster’ discovered in the Caloosahatchee River
2/18/2021
Lakeland awarded SWFWMD grant for Crystal Lake water quality improvement study
2/18/2021
Mayor wants independent investigation of Fort Myers’ wastewater management
2/17/2021
Venice Feb. 24th public workshop to focus on coastal flooding
2/17/2021
Red Tide is present in southwest Florida again
2/17/2021
Lee County approves cooperative water quality project with Fort Myers
2/16/2021
Corps increases flow from lake to Caloosahatchee
2/15/2021
Southwest Florida water authorities say their systems won’t be hacked
2/15/2021
Higel Marine Park partial closure 2/16
2/12/2021
Governor pushing $100M for matching septic projects to improve water quality
2/11/2021
Florida DEP to communities: Please assess your sea-level rise risk
2/10/2021
Venice water main replacement to cause planned outages
2/9/2021
Army Corps reduces water releases toward SWFL and sends water south
2/9/2021
SFWMD requests public comment on final draft of 2021 Aquifer Storage and Recovery Science Plan
2/8/2021
Lee County completes acquisition of 427 acres in Alva
2/8/2021
Englewood’s 62-year-old water plant earns recognition
2/8/2021
SWFWMD scheduling prescribed fires in Sarasota County
2/4/2021
Venice’s Snake Island once again available for boaters
2/3/2021
Lee County’s Pine Lake Preserve to close temporarily for re-hydration project
2/3/2021
Lake O releases being sent to Caloosahatchee now to avoid wet season problems
2/2/2021
Lee County’s Matlacha Park fishing pier has reopened
2/1/2021
Congress moves to invest in the nation’s estuaries
2/1/2021
Brohard Paw Park named top dog beach in Florida
2/1/2021
Governor proposes $1 billion for local resilience programs
1/29/2021
Corps to increase lake releases to the Caloosahatchee River
1/29/2021
2020 CFWI Regional Water Supply Plan approved
1/26/2021
Communities impacted by Hurricane Irma awarded nearly $100 million
1/25/2021
Red tide kills manatee, closes shellfish harvest area & continues to sicken wildlife
1/22/2021
Florida unveils new statewide sea rise mapping tool
1/20/2021
Save the date for Florida macroalgae virtual workshops
1/20/2021
Public meeting scheduled to discuss Lake Hancock Trail System
1/19/2021
Red Tide respiratory forecast is expanding with federal grants
1/15/2021
Environmental groups ask judge to throw out EPA decision to let Florida oversee wetlands permitting
1/15/2021
Public invited to help identify flood-prone areas in the Haines City watershed
1/15/2021
How red tide is impacting estuaries in southwest Florida
1/14/2021
Scientist says cutbacks on Lake O releases will improve Caloosahatchee ecosystem
1/14/2021
Why are so many Florida manatees dying?
1/11/2021
Bonita Springs to receive funds for flood reduction projects
1/11/2021
Commercial fishing permits available for Saddle Creek Park
1/11/2021
Red tide found in Lee, Collier & Charlotte counties
1/8/2021
Fried asks new EPA head to reconsider wetlands move
1/4/2021
2021 CHNEP Calendars are available now
1/4/2021
Venice residents asked to take resilience survey on flood risk
1/4/2021
Lee County votes to expand Sanibel Causeway shoreline stabilization project
12/21/2020
EPA gives Florida wider authority over wetland development
12/18/2020
Contract awarded for Pine Lake Preserve hydrologic restoration project
12/17/2020
Punta Gorda to perform annual seawall assessment
12/17/2020
Red tide off SWFL coast, but Lake O releases to decrease
12/14/2020
FWC announces Lake Okeechobee Management Plan survey
12/14/2020
Focus of new “Drained” podcast is Everglades restoration
12/11/2020
Proposal would scrap EAA reservoir plan
12/11/2020
EPA considering “extremely hazardous” pesticide for Florida citrus
12/11/2020
2021 Sarasota County NEST calendar now available
12/11/2020
Cape Coral Waterway Advisory Board applications being accepted
12/10/2020
Lynn Hall Beach dune renourishment project set to begin
12/10/2020
North Port City Commission moves toward expansion of sewer
12/8/2020
Charlotte County Commissioners to discuss Lake Okeechobee water quality project
12/8/2020
Lee County completes acquisition of property near Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve in Cape Coral
12/7/2020
Corps of Engineers to start reducing flows from Lake Okeechobee
12/4/2020
Public meeting to review LOWRP Aquifer Storage and Recovery Science Plan
12/4/2020
New batch of Florida red tide offers research opportunities
12/4/2020
Ponce De Leon boat ramp and fishing pier closure
12/4/2020
Patchy Florida red tide detected in three Southwest Florida counties
12/2/2020
Venice citywide reclaimed water shutdown 12/2
12/2/2020
Living shorelines: Natural defense to storms
12/1/2020
Coral reef restoration and other resilience projects win national funding
12/1/2020
Lee Commissioners approve agreement with Bonita Springs for water management
12/1/2020
Cape Coral grapples with fertilizer rules to prevent water pollution
11/30/2020
SWFWMD to hold virtual public workshop to update land use and management rules and processes
11/30/2020
LA-MSID picks up stormwater project award
11/25/2020
Computer models seek the best plan for Lake O management
11/23/2020
Over $500M in utility improvements are coming to Sarasota County
11/23/2020
Blue-Green Algae Task Force questions Army Corps plan for predicting HABs
11/20/2020
Lake Okeechobee water releases will continue to come to Southwest Florida
11/20/2020
Bonita Springs awards contract for Logan Boulevard Regional Floodway drainage project
11/20/2020
Punta Gorda Harborwalk fishing pier closed indefinitely
11/20/2020
Sanibel, Captiva experiencing erosion after Eta
11/18/2020
Boca Grande Fishing pier closed
11/18/2020
Lee County approves purchase of three parcels for Conservation 20/20
11/18/2020
Humphris Park/South Jetty is closed
11/18/2020
Mote announces 2nd round of red tide projects
11/16/2020
Ponce Inlet to be dredged in mid-November
11/13/2020
SCCF receives EPA grant to research HABs related to Lake O releases
11/12/2020
SFWMD to seek $64M to complete its part of project to cut Lake O discharges
11/12/2020
DEP to host online Blue-Green Algae Task Force meeting
11/12/2020
Fort Myers to spend $300M on sewage treatment, storm defense
11/10/2020
Experts brainstorm ways to meet growth demands while protecting water supplies
11/10/2020
Lee County, Bonita Springs sign new interlocal agreement for surface water services
11/10/2020
Lee Commissioners approve contract with firm for water quality project
11/10/2020
Cape Coral to create Water Advisory Board to combat blue-green algae
11/4/2020
Environmentally significant lands referendum passes in Manatee County
11/4/2020
Dark water surrounds Sanibel Causeway after Lake Okeechobee water releases
11/2/2020
Corps working on new schedule for managing Lake Okeechobee
11/2/2020
Pier at Oyster Creek Environmental Park closed for repairs
11/2/2020
Check your irrigation timer as we ‘fall back’ to standard time
11/2/2020
Emails lost, Army Corps extends fish farm public comment period
11/2/2020
USGS unveils National Water Dashboard (NWD)
11/2/2020
FGCU named Florida’s top ‘green’ school
10/30/2020
Charlotte Harbor Water association to start replacing 58-year-old pipes
10/30/2020
Federal judge orders Army Corps to study toxic algae in Lake O releases
10/30/2020
Florida to receive $73M for Gulf restoration from BP oil spill settlement
10/30/2020
Dr. David Tomasko to Join SBEP as Executive Director
10/30/2020
SWFWMD performing prescribed burns in Charlotte and DeSoto Counties
10/30/2020
Myakka River headwaters watershed purchased for conservation
10/22/2020
Florida wants to control wetlands permitting. Critics say it isn’t equipped to do the job
10/21/2020
District to hold virtual workshop on Lower Peace River flows in Charlotte and DeSoto
10/21/2020
Mangrove trimming at Ponce Inlet and Sancho Panza Point
10/21/2020
FWC soliciting feedback on Lake O environmental issues
10/21/2020
Lee County approves contracts for design of flood mitigation projects
10/21/2020
FDEP amends consent order to Charlotte County in wake of wastewater issues
10/21/2020
Governor announces prep for HAB mitigation in response to Lake O discharges
10/16/2020
Bonita Springs and Lee County apply for waterway law enforcement funding
10/16/2020
Butterford Waterway Park boat ramp closed Oct. 12-26
10/13/2020
Expert not too concerned about Lake O releases to Caloosahatchee
10/12/2020
Study will address how climate disasters impact GOM restoration projects
10/9/2020
17th Annual Calusa Blueway Fishing Tournament set for Nov. 14
10/9/2020
Lee County votes to eliminate mining opportunity in southeast Lee
10/7/2020
Opposition mounts against proposed fish farm off Sarasota coast
10/1/2020
Bioreactor helps with water quality in Bonita Springs
9/30/2020
Exploring the widespread impacts of ongoing nitrogen pollution
9/28/2020
Charlotte County seeks public input on Placida West boat ramp
9/28/2020
Lee County to host public meeting about flood-mitigation efforts
9/28/2020
North Port claims 1st place as most “water wise” city in the nation
9/28/2020
Lake Hatchineha canals to receive spray treatment
9/28/2020
Rapidly rising Lake O increases likelihood of releases to coastal estuaries
9/24/2020
Ultrasonic buoys latest weapon in fight against blue-green algae
9/24/2020
Brown water begins to plague water off Sanibel Lighthouse
9/23/2020
Bioreactor that removes Imperial River pollutants earns statewide award
9/23/2020
More than $1 million approved for Cape Coral reclaimed water project
9/22/2020
Governor announces $50M in springs funding
9/21/2020
Charlotte County launches next mass septic removal project
9/21/2020
SFWMD completes water quality improvement project north of Lake O
9/21/2020
EPA allocates $1M to help USF study harmful algal blooms
9/18/2020
Health advisory released after algae found in Cape Coral canal
9/17/2020
City may have solution to Bonita Springs flooding
9/17/2020
Alico completes sale of conservation land to Florida for $28.5 million
9/17/2020
Lee County approves purchase of 14 acres along Caloosahatchee River
9/17/2020
Lee County makes infrastructure improvements following Hurricane Irma
9/11/2020
Work stopped at two Fort Myers projects after runoff pollutes Caloosahatchee
9/10/2020
FWC funds grant to study airborne red tide toxins
9/10/2020
Ft. Myers, Waterkeeper differ on city record on Caloosahatchee pollution
9/9/2020
Venice City Council approves new fee to pay for water quality improvements
9/9/2020
Sanibel Sea School brings waves of learning to children
9/9/2020
UCF Researchers Developing Models to Predict Storm Surges
9/9/2020
Sarasota city leaders want review of botched Lift Station 87 sewer project
9/9/2020
UF/IFAS wants to hear from those impacted by the red tide of 2017-2019
9/8/2020
Filter material installed in Cape Coral could protect water quality
9/8/2020
Cape Coral canals are helping researchers find what works
9/8/2020
Water Steward grant funding approved
9/8/2020
Bonita Springs approves Logan Boulevard Regional Floodway drainage project
9/8/2020
FDACS launches “Florida Wastewater Treatment Plant Energy Program”
9/3/2020
Cape Coral makes plans to mitigate blue-green algae
9/2/2020
Become an “Energy Coach” volunteer
9/2/2020
Snake Island to close 9/15 for dredging project
9/2/2020
Free admission to Warm Mineral Springs Park for Sarasota County residents Sept. 19th
8/31/2020
Bass and Snook Inlet dredging to take place in September
8/31/2020
Lee County residents reminded to know their flood zones
8/27/2020
FDOH issues advisory on Cape Coral canal after blue-green algae spotted
8/27/2020
SWFWMD funding two wellfields in Polk County
8/26/2020
Blue-green algae staying out of Caloosahatchee with red tide season two months away
8/26/2020
Lee County finalizes purchase of Four Mile Cove property
8/26/2020
Toxic blue-green algae found in Cape Coral’s Makai canal, source unknown
8/25/2020
FDEP continues to monitor algae in Lake Okeechobee
8/25/2020
Project at Harns Marsh in Lehigh Acres set to improve habitat and water quality
8/25/2020
FAU awarded $2.2 million to monitor HABs in Lake Okeechobee
8/19/2020
Repairs begin on small bridge into Matlacha Community Park
8/19/2020
Fecal contamination level is high in Billy Creek
8/18/2020
Registration open for annual sustainability workshop
8/14/2020
Scientists decry new WOTUS rule
8/14/2020
Bill prevents Lake O toxins from heading east, but what about the west coast?
8/13/2020
City of North Port seeking public feedback on water control structure
8/10/2020
EPA agreement brings Florida a step closer to issuing certain Clean Water Act permits
8/10/2020
FGCU Water School: Floating chunks in Caloosahatchee are ‘normal’
8/7/2020
Proposed fish farm remains unfazed by federal court’s NOAA opinion
8/6/2020
Sanibel official, area journalist to join SCCF team
8/6/2020
Water service to be interrupted Aug. 12th in Burnt Store Service Area
8/5/2020
Bimini Basin Mooring Field open house set for August 11th
8/5/2020
Lee Commissioners approve conservation land purchase
8/5/2020
North Port again participating in water conservation challenge
8/3/2020
Blue-Green Algae Task Force: Alert public when algal toxins detected
7/30/2020
$5M in state grants to help monitor, prevent Lake O algae blooms
7/30/2020
How was Charlotte Harbor formed?
7/30/2020
Lake Mirror circulation study to use solar technology
7/27/2020
SJRWMD offers continuing education credits to community association managers
7/27/2020
Study: Florida HABs produce multiple toxins detrimental to human health
7/23/2020
FGCU researching human effects on mangroves
7/23/2020
Bonita Springs receives $11M from state for stormwater projects
7/21/2020
Bonita Springs moves forward on buyout program for flood-prone homes
7/21/2020
Bonita Springs bioreactor receives key funding
7/21/2020
Army Corps warns of potentially harmful Lake Okeechobee algae bloom
7/20/2020
Learn how to collect rainwater with Sarasota County’s virtual workshops
7/20/2020
Curbside rain barrel sale July 24th in Charlotte County
7/16/2020
Charlotte County may team up to fight climate change locally
7/15/2020
EPA limits states’ power to review projects that affect water quality
7/15/2020
Environmental groups say latest water bill bad for Florida
7/14/2020
Kayak launch closed at Bayshore Live Oak Park until Aug. 9th
7/13/2020
FWC seeks assistance in developing lake management plans
7/10/2020
Foundation awards grant for on-island garden
7/10/2020
Laishley Park boat ramp construction update
7/10/2020
$40M available for alternative water supply and water conservation projects
7/10/2020
Research sheds light on Lake Okeechobee issues
7/10/2020
FGCU planning to use ultrasonic buoy devices to help control algal blooms
7/10/2020
Florida’s new environmental laws: A breakdown
7/7/2020
New technology delivers fast, easy results on water quality
7/7/2020
Scientists sound early alarm on stringy algae
7/7/2020
CFWI rulemaking workshop scheduled for July 9th
7/6/2020
Strong public interest shown in draft CFWI 2020 Regional Water Supply plan
7/6/2020
Florida researchers are studying metals in the Gulf of Mexico
7/6/2020
A new sculpture celebrates Southwest Florida’s watershed
7/6/2020
Laishley Park boat ramp construction begins July 6th
7/6/2020
Ft. Myers water quality initiatives, Centennial Park projects receive state funds
7/2/2020
Lake Rochelle hydrilla being treated
7/2/2020
City of Punta Gorda earns APWA 2020 Public Works Project of the Year Award
7/2/2020
New law gives Florida DEP gets new duties, including septic systems oversight
7/2/2020
Algae bloom along Florida’s west coast is not red tide. So what is it?
7/2/2020
Governor vetoes more than $21 million for Sarasota-Manatee projects
6/30/2020
Researchers investigating water flows on oyster reef restoration
6/30/2020
Corps: Discharges more likely if Lake O keeps rising so quickly
6/29/2020
Study: Saharan dust may help fuel red tide in the Gulf of Mexico
6/29/2020
Manatee Commission to deny ‘Concession’ development plan
6/29/2020
Fort Myers Beach capital plan includes mooring field expansion
6/29/2020
DOH issues advisory for Davis Boat Ramp due to blue-green algae
6/29/2020
Study: Florida has thousands more high-risk properties than FEMA says
6/29/2020
SCCF Marine Lab finds sea slugs may restore seagrass beds
6/25/2020
Bonita Springs will renew beach renourishment agreement with Lee County
6/22/2020
SFWMD rescinds Lee County irrigation restrictions
6/19/2020
Fort Myers Beach set to raise stormwater, water rates
6/19/2020
Caloosahatchee pipeline project gets under way
6/19/2020
Lake Winterset Hydrilla Treatment, 6/18
6/19/2020
SWFWMD draft 2020 Regional Water Supply Plan available
6/18/2020
C-44 backflow feeds algae bloom in Lake O
6/18/2020
Cristobal brings harmless red drift algae to local beaches
6/18/2020
FGCU releases preliminary findings on Estero River water quality
6/18/2020
CCP covers sea-level rise report, sewer study and no wake signs
6/17/2020
Deadline approaching for 2021 CHNEP calendar photo contest
6/17/2020
SWFWMD schedules prescribed fires in Charlotte County
6/17/2020
2020 CHNEP Watershed Summit videos available
6/15/2020
SWFWMD schedules prescribed fires in Sarasota County
6/15/2020
SFWMD approves $6M increase for Caloosahatchee reservoir
6/15/2020
Algae monitored in Okeechobee Waterway
6/11/2020
Calusa Waterkeeper tests for source of Billy's Creek contamination
6/11/2020
FWC holding virtual workshops on future management of the stone crab fishery
6/11/2020
Summer storms mean runoff, but you can help reduce its negative impacts
6/8/2020
State targeting pollution in northern Everglades, Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie rivers
6/8/2020
Southwest Florida fertilizer ordinances aim to curb nutrient pollution, stop algae blooms
6/8/2020
Maintaining drainage systems one of most important steps for hurricane season
6/5/2020
Runoff from construction sites enter Caloosahatchee River
6/5/2020
Lee County fertilizer restrictions in effect June1–Sept. 30
6/4/2020
Bonita and FGCU partner for improved water quality
6/4/2020
New Englewood Water District will have 1,100+ customers
6/2/2020
North Port Utilities receives awards for water treatment
6/1/2020
Commission approves $1M for Florida Gulf Coast wetland projects
6/1/2020
Report: Tampa Bay, Sarasota-Bradenton metros most at risk for storm surge
5/29/2020
SWFWMD “Splash! Grants” bring water education to students
5/29/2020
Lee County Utilities customers may notice a temporary change in their water
5/28/2020
Captiva Community Panel to request bridge restrictions
5/26/2020
Charlotte Harbor SWIM Plan public comment period ends May 29th
5/22/2020
Bonita Springs applies for state money for stormwater projects
5/22/2020
Coral Pointe Canal restoration work to begin May 26th
5/22/2020
State of Florida approves Sarasota County conservation deal
5/18/2020
Sanibel City Council directs staff on beach renourishment, water restrictions
5/18/2020
Smelly Sarasota County tap water linked to algae bloom
5/18/2020
Lake releases designed to help Caloosahatchee River
5/18/2020
Study eyes red tide’s effects on humans
5/12/2020
Sargassum seaweed could return to Florida’s beaches in coming weeks
5/11/2020
Chiquita Lock to be closed May 13th
5/4/2020
SWFWMD declares Phase I Water Shortage in central and southern regions
4/29/2020
Lee County to open beaches and Parks & Recreation sites
4/29/2020
Bipartisan senators announce $19.5B water infrastructure proposal
4/27/2020
Cape Coral to pump water from reservoir for irrigation
4/27/2020
South Gulf Cove lock open through Apr. 27th
4/27/2020
State Resilience Officer: Florida’s climate change efforts ‘Disjointed’
4/24/2020
Sea Turtle nesting season starts May 1st
4/24/2020
Dissolved Oxygen and pH Policy Leave Fisheries at Risk
4/24/2020
Lee County approves water quality education campaign
4/24/2020
Lee Commissioners award contract for Matlacha Fishing Pier replacement
4/24/2020
SFWMD issues emergency irrigation restrictions
4/24/2020
Sarasota County installs 10 WaterGoats to corral garbage
4/22/2020
Lawsuit: Endangered species harmed by Lake O discharges
4/21/2020
Governor gives some Florida beaches green light to reopen
4/21/2020
FGCU, Mote Marine Lab project studies if dead fish are feeding red tide
4/21/2020
Army Corps issues permit for Lake O reservoir
4/21/2020
Pandemic could nix new environmental funding
4/21/2020
Herbicide Application on Lake Crescent, 4/22
4/21/2020
Captiva Community Panel poll shows support for septic-to-sewer conversion
4/16/2020
Lee County approves North Ft. Myers water quality project
4/16/2020
SFWMD water managers ponder loss of wetlands
4/16/2020
Lee County reminds residents to conserve water now for dry season
4/16/2020
SFWMD tightens watering restrictions amid dry conditions
4/13/2020
Abnormally warm Gulf of Mexico could intensify tornado, hurricane seasons
4/7/2020
Water associations reassure public on tap water safety
4/7/2020
Corps reduces releases to Caloosahatchee estuary
4/7/2020
Charlotte County boat ramps, parks to remain open
3/25/2020
Lee County Government expands closures to help mitigate virus’ spread
3/25/2020
Sarasota County-operated beaches will close March 21st
3/20/2020
Manatee County public beaches closed
3/20/2020
Lee County beaches closed
3/20/2020
Charlotte County beaches to close March 22nd
3/20/2020
El Niño may skip hurricane season: what it means for Florida
3/20/2020
Don’t flush disinfectant wipes!
3/18/2020
UPDATED: Lake Alert issued for Orlando's Lake Concord
3/16/2020
Legislature approves bill creating new Aquatic Preserve
3/13/2020
Heading to an event? Verify its status first!
3/13/2020
Bill aimed at battling algae blooms heads to governor
3/12/2020
Public construction in Florida could require sea level study
3/12/2020
Managing Lake Okeechobee water levels important for estuaries
3/11/2020
New research shows mangrove conservation can pay for itself in flood protection
3/10/2020
Herbicide Application on Lake Pearl East, 3/10
3/9/2020
City of Sanibel, FGCU Water School team up to pinpoint sea-level rise vulnerabilities
3/6/2020
A preview of a playbook for healthy water in Sarasota
3/5/2020
Lee County approves contract to remove invasive plants at Six Mile Slough
3/5/2020
Bonefish Bayou in Punta Gorda to be dredged
3/5/2020
CHEVWQMN training March 28th
3/3/2020
North Port city commission approves Phase II of Warm Mineral Springs park plan
3/3/2020
‘Shark Spotting’ public art installation debuts in downtown Venice 3/5
3/2/2020
Manatee Commissioners say ‘yes’ to more funding for Mote
2/27/2020
Thursday: “Mythbusting Marine Aquaculture” webinar
2/26/2020
City of Bonita Springs identified for $25M in grant funding
2/25/2020
Fixing 100 years of Florida’s development barriers could improve water quality
2/21/2020
Red Tide toll prompts state to limit some fishing to catch-and-release
2/20/2020
Florida moving ahead to take over federal wetlands permitting
2/20/2020
Cape Coral fined thousands for ripping up mangroves
2/20/2020
Florida's chief science officer says we need to reduce carbon emissions
2/7/2020
FGCU researchers install filtration devices to collect air particles from HABs
2/7/2020
Lee County accepts Powell Creek grant
2/7/2020
Small-acre preserves provide wildlife habitat, water treatment areas within communities
2/7/2020
Researchers release playbook for combating red tide, other deadly algae
2/7/2020
Florida DEP brings stormwater discussion to Naples Botanical Garden
2/7/2020
SBEP study contributes to regional understanding of tidal creeks
2/5/2020
Lee County to receive $7.1 million grant for Flood Resiliency Projects
2/4/2020
Will experimental fish farm pave the way for privatizing federal waters?
2/3/2020
What impact will relaxing of federal water regulations have on SWFL waterways?
2/3/2020
City of Sarasota considers opposing proposed fish farm
1/31/2020
CHNEP seeking volunteers to coordinate horseshoe crab monitoring
1/30/2020
Residents weigh in on proposed fish farm off Sarasota coast
1/30/2020
Manasota Key beach renourishment begins Feb. 1st
1/24/2020
Breathe easy despite red tide with HABscope
1/24/2020
Lee County accepts $774K for North Ft. Myers water quality project
1/22/2020
Lee County steps in with $1.4M to slow, repair Sanibel beach erosion
1/22/2020
Jan. 28th public hearing will consider proposed offshore aquaculture site
1/16/2020
Three Lee County properties move closer to conservation
1/16/2020
Senate budget head seeks $2.5 billion water quality package
1/14/2020
Federal judge dismisses suit against Fort Myers for dumping toxic sludge
1/13/2020
FEMA preliminary flood maps for Charlotte County available
1/13/2020
Governor likely to get environmental money in upcoming session
1/10/2020
Concerned citizens discuss clean water at CHNEP CAC meeting
1/9/2020
Blue-green algae makes unusual winter appearance in Caloosahatchee
1/9/2020
Ponce Inlet to be dredged Jan. 13-31
1/9/2020
Red tide to be explored at public forum
1/8/2020
Southwest Florida ends the year free of red tide
1/2/2020
Diseases and algae blooms: Florida researchers to make connections
12/20/2019
As seas rise, Florida Republicans examine ways to adapt to climate change
12/20/2019
Lee commissioners OK wetlands plan, new shops on Corkscrew
12/20/2019
Captiva Community Panel works on packed agenda at monthly meeting
12/20/2019
Mast tries to delay storage north of lake
12/20/2019
New maps show Charlotte County over a foot lower, greater flood risks
12/20/2019
Lock removal fails legal challenge
12/20/2019
An urbanized Florida means more stormwater ponds, invasive plants
12/20/2019
Scientists: Caloosahatchee River estuary needs more freshwater
12/20/2019
FWC seeking innovative ideas for aquatic plant management
12/17/2019
Dune walkovers to be replaced in Fort Myers Beach
12/12/2019
Cape Coral committee to review potential Conservation 20/20 site
12/12/2019
CHNEP awarded $500K for Deepwater Horizon NRDA project
12/12/2019
NASA-funded collaborative project to study South Florida blue-green algae
12/11/2019
FGCU gets state grant to study harmful algae blooms
12/11/2019
Public invited to Dec. 18th screening of “Troubled Waters”
12/10/2019
Lee County, Bonita Springs and Estero renew push to join Big Cypress Basin
12/9/2019
Charlotte County water & wastewater facility tours scheduled for 2020
12/9/2019
2020 CHNEP Nature Calendars are here!
12/9/2019
Surfing group gives Florida a ‘D’ for coastal management
12/5/2019
Neighbors, organization install mini reefs to clean water on Fort Myers Beach
12/5/2019
Small business owners reflect on 2018 water quality crisis, see hope for future
12/5/2019
Bonita Springs get $5M for voluntary home buyout program
12/4/2019
What you need to know about Florida red tide
12/4/2019
With red tide lurking, lawmakers talk water quality at Manatee Chamber event
12/4/2019
Non-native fish are found throughout Florida’s freshwaters
12/3/2019
Noah Valenstein highlights ‘huge issue’ of sea level rise during Florida Taxwatch talk
12/3/2019
Florida red tide lurks south of Venice, but it’s dwindling
12/3/2019
Red tide continues to plague gulf coast
11/25/2019
Toilet-to-tap proposal sent back to Florida House for reconsideration
11/25/2019
FGCU, FAU get $200,000 grant for HAB research
11/25/2019
Friends of the Arts delivers seafood, water quality education
11/25/2019
‘Ding’ Darling gets $5.3K grant for habitat restoration
11/25/2019
FGCU to break ground on new water school building
11/25/2019
PRWC may charge miners, farmers for water
11/25/2019
City of Bonita Springs Stormwater Assessment Fee takes effect
11/20/2019
Lee County accepts state stormwater mitigation grants
11/20/2019
Florida senators want federal help on their red tide problem
11/18/2019
Clean Water Act: Economic analysis could undermine Trump rule repeal
11/18/2019
Mangroves reduce flood damages during hurricanes, saving $billions
11/18/2019
High concentrations of red tide causing fish kills in Sarasota County
11/18/2019
Red tide and human health: Researchers study ‘Chronic Exposure’
11/18/2019
SWFWMD meeting at FGCU focuses on Caloosahatchee River, estuary projects
11/18/2019
Lake Okeechobee’s low water levels cause concern
11/18/2019
SFWMD starts public process to revise water quality rules for Everglades & estuaries
11/18/2019
Sanibel golf courses graded on water quality efforts
11/18/2019
2019-2020 Bay Wise Kayak Tour Schedule Announced
11/8/2019
MOTE-FWC red tide initiative announces new applied research grant opportunity
11/8/2019
Lake Okeechobee's Low Water Levels Cause Concern
11/8/2019
Neighborhood initiative grants now available
11/7/2019
Appeals court ruling okays Mosaic mining expansion in Central Florida
11/7/2019
DeSantis rolls out water quality website
11/7/2019
Red Tide back but not as bad -- so far
11/7/2019
Ainger Creek Boat Ramp closed Nov. 12-26
11/7/2019
Maintenance dredging of the Gulf ICW in Venice-closures 11/4
11/7/2019
How Southwest Florida' s business community got woke about water
11/7/2019
Lee Commissioners approve renovation for Alva Boat Ramp
11/7/2019
New tool detects red tide concentrations in the air
11/7/2019
Mote launches stone crab research, education project with new grant
11/5/2019
Scallopalooza early-bird pricing available until Dec. 20th
11/5/2019
SWFWMD seeking volunteers for seagrass/water clarity observations
10/25/2019
Bonita Springs bioreactor key to nitrogen reduction
10/25/2019
Charlotte County has costly mandatory septic system switch
10/25/2019
Public comment sought on CDC plan to study Lake O algae exposure
10/25/2019
SCCF Laboratory finds red tide bloom
10/25/2019
Army Corps dredging Venice ICW
10/25/2019
CCP gets updates on wastewater, iguanas and more
10/16/2019
Blue-Green Algae Task Force approves 1st recommendations
10/14/2019
Completed coastal vulnerability study presented to Sanibel City Council
10/14/2019
Counties discuss potential partnership to protect SWFL’s coast
10/8/2019
Climate-focused initiative appoints regional director to address climate issues
10/8/2019
North Port Joins Fifth Annual “Imagine a Day Without Water”
10/4/2019
Red tide, fish kills return to Southwest Florida
10/2/2019
Seasonal ban ends, scientists still warn against fertilizer use
10/1/2019
Report: Florida’s water supplies under extreme pressure
9/30/2019
Congressional committee presses EPA over WOTUS rollback
9/30/2019
Septic tanks eyed in efforts to combat algae
9/27/2019
Water Management District board vacancies concern some conservationists
9/27/2019
EPA considering first fish farm in Gulf of Mexico
9/27/2019
Questions remain over long-term health effects of blue-green algae
9/25/2019
Florida's Blue-Green Algae Task Force focuses on DOH response, future actions
9/25/2019
DEP announces opportunities to expand water quality restoration efforts
9/25/2019
Satellite image shows red tide offshore near Bonita Springs
9/24/2019
Public meeting scheduled on Mosaic renewal permit for pollutant discharge
9/24/2019
Lee County renews water quality agreement with USGS
9/20/2019
Winter Haven staff introduce One Water Master Plan
9/19/2019
Sanibel City Council starts red drift algae pilot program
9/19/2019
North Port financial dilemma: Aging water control infrastructure
9/18/2019
Florida Gov. DeSantis rolls out environmental proposals
9/17/2019
Small harvest leaves Florida stone crabbers in a pinch
9/17/2019
Mote launching stone crab research and education project in Tampa Bay with new grant
9/17/2019
Trump administration rolls back landmark water protections
9/13/2019
Lee County Conservation 20/20 completes purchase of 43 acres on Pine Island
9/13/2019
Movement grows in Florida to grant legal rights to rivers
9/13/2019
Water quality top concern at Sarasota legislative delegation meeting
9/13/2019
New flood map launched for City of Venice
9/11/2019
Estero explores extending water, sewer lines to areas with septic tanks
9/11/2019
Bonita Springs City Council narrowly approves new fee for flood risk mitigation
9/11/2019
Fort Myers Beach Fishing Pier to close temporarily for multiple improvements
9/10/2019
Foundation helps FGCU program build reefs to restore oyster habitats
9/10/2019
Lee County FEMA flood maps ready for viewing
9/6/2019
Dorian brings red drift algae to area beaches
9/6/2019
Deadline extended for Bonita Springs voluntary home buyout program
9/5/2019
Sign of the times: Drone found underwater during Jetty cleanup
9/4/2019
Fort Myers Beach Fishing Pier to close temporarily for multiple improvements
9/4/2019
Panel committee presents updated document
9/4/2019
‘No Swim’ advisory issued for Brohard Beach
8/30/2019
Brown water: natural tannins or sign of looming red tide?
8/30/2019
Army Corps monitoring Lake Okeechobee water quality ahead of Dorian
8/28/2019
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers visits refuge
8/28/2019
Court rules Obama EPA violated law on WOTUS
8/27/2019
Nonprofit’s test kits allows SWFL fishermen to measure water quality
8/27/2019
Captiva Community Panel hears wastewater research completed
8/27/2019
Manatee Park, Davis boat ramp parking lots to close temporarily
8/27/2019
Latest update for the reclaimed water pipeline from Fort Myers to Cape Coral
8/26/2019
Everglades expert: Lake O reservoir plan insufficient
8/26/2019
Before and after images show devastation, recovery from toxic algae in Southwest Florida
8/26/2019
500 fish released to clean water in Cape Coral lake
8/26/2019
Save Our Water: Gov. DeSantis says state, feds must complete restoration projects
8/26/2019
Lingering red tide impacts likely to blame for scarcity of scallops in Pine Island Sound
8/26/2019
Research try to pinpoint disease-spreading bacteria in the Estero River
8/20/2019
Army Corp, other agencies to meet about future Okeechobee releases
8/20/2019
How to keep your dog safe from deadly blue-green algae
8/20/2019
Why the Jordan Marsh Water Quality Treatment Park is so cool
8/20/2019
Sea-Level Rise Resiliency Committee continues to gather input for Captiva panel
8/20/2019
SFWMD votes to expand water quality monitoring in northern Everglades watersheds and Lake Okeechobee
8/16/2019
Almost half of Florida water bodies have algal blooms, and climate change is worsening the problem
8/16/2019
Lee County postpones wastewater treatment plant application approval
8/16/2019
Update: Comment period on proposed LORS deviation extended
8/16/2019
Rising seas could speed up loss of Florida mangroves, study finds
8/16/2019
USF's poop-powered generator could have worldwide impact
8/16/2019
Floods frustrate Lehigh Acres neighbors amid FDOT drainage project
8/12/2019
DEP hosts 2019 resilient Florida: planning, policy and practice workshop
8/12/2019
Have you ever seen a seagrass flower?
8/12/2019
Nokomis Area Civic Association water symposium well attended
8/12/2019
Calusa Waterkeeper premieres ‘Troubled Waters’ film
8/7/2019
Speakers offer insight on improving Sarasota’s water quality
8/7/2019
South Florida Water Management District: Extra sampling can track, prevent algae blooms
8/7/2019
Venice considers fines for sewage spills
8/6/2019
Researchers deploy new tech to explore depths of Gulf of Mexico
8/6/2019
What can we do about our water?
8/6/2019
Algae task force meeting to focus on septic tanks in SWFL water crisis
8/6/2019
Army corps of engineers posts algae warning signs on Caloosahatchee
8/6/2019
A new old way to combat toxic algae: float it up, then skim it off
8/6/2019
Peace River water authority extending pipelines and raising rates
8/6/2019
Registration is open for 2019 CHNEP Nature Festival
8/2/2019
Lee County residents dispute proposed location for wastewater treatment facilities
8/2/2019
Corps may alter lake release schedule ‘asap’
7/25/2019
Sarasota researchers conducting red tide/human health research
7/25/2019
Bonita Springs might buy homes in neighborhoods flooded by Hurricane Irma
7/25/2019
Register now for 2019 Pine Island Sound Scallop Search
7/25/2019
SWFL pulling together to confront climate concerns
7/25/2019
Lee County Conservation 20/20 Program completes acquisition of 92 acres on Pine Island
7/25/2019
These maps show where urban sprawl is making big storms more deadly
7/25/2019
As seas rise, Florida will likely lose more coastal property value than any other state
7/21/2019
Water district officials tour Cape’s Ecological Laboratories
7/21/2019
Researchers working on spray that could help combat red tide
7/21/2019
FGCU professor speaks about water at chamber luncheon
7/21/2019
Sandy soil and rising seas spell septic tank disaster in Florida
7/21/2019
Army Corps wants ‘immediate’ changes to Lake Okeechobee management
7/21/2019
Water managers consider health of estuaries
7/21/2019
Treating nutrients with algae blooms
7/14/2019
Report: Red tide and aftermath killed 174 dolphins
7/14/2019
Black & Veatch/Brown and Caldwell team up to map out Winter Haven’s water future
7/14/2019
Bonita Springs makes flood reduction top priority amid heavy rain
7/14/2019
Proposed FGCU research project would monitor bacteria in the Estero River
7/14/2019
Army Corps concedes Lake O discharge toxicity
7/12/2019
Gulf Coast states see similarities to Southwest Florida blue-green algae
7/10/2019
Scientists go microscopic to find answer to prevent blue-green algae
7/10/2019
Inland flooding passes storm surge as #1 killer during hurricanes
7/10/2019
Florida may adopt limits on amount of toxins from blue-green algae blooms allowed in waterways
7/10/2019
Warm temperatures bring cyanobacteria blooms to Sarasota Bay
7/8/2019
SFWMD governing board encourages public to attend workshop on St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee estuaries
7/8/2019
Black out on nitrogen, phosphorous fertilizers in effect
7/8/2019
What is next for the Dunbar community?
7/8/2019
Four green sea turtles tagged amid nesting increase in southwest Florida
7/8/2019
Southwest Florida blue crab trap closure starts July 10, followed by Big Bend trap closure
7/8/2019
DEP announces support to help communities prepare for sea level rise
7/8/2019
All aspects of Florida water quality discussed at task force meeting
7/3/2019
SCCF and partners succeed in getting DEP to set state cyanobacteria standards
7/3/2019
Florida governor Ron DeSantis signs bill to change environmental enforcement
7/3/2019
Great Bay Scallop & Hard Clam Search scheduled for August 10th
7/3/2019
What is next for the Dunbar community?
7/3/2019
Black out on nitrogen, phosphorous fertilizers in effect
7/3/2019
No warning signs or action plan for dangerously dirty Estero River, but help may be on the way
6/30/2019
DEP working to get Caloosahatchee River pollution plan to feds by 2022
6/30/2019
Florida oceans and coasts strategic plan to be developed
6/30/2019
FGCU summer camp teaching kids about water quality
6/30/2019
Port Charlotte Beach Park boat ramp closure July 7-24
6/27/2019
Report: Rising seas could cost Florida $75 billion over 20 years
6/27/2019
State budget includes $3M for Cape Coral reclaimed water River Crossing project
6/26/2019
Venice ban on shark fishing will be coming
6/26/2019
Second meeting of Blue-Green Algae Task Force scheduled
6/26/2019
NASA helps warn of harmful algal blooms in lakes, reservoirs
6/25/2019
Beach re-nourishment scheduled for this fall in Englewood
6/23/2019
Save the date: Save Our Water summit is Aug. 21 in Bonita Springs
6/23/2019
Cape explores seawall assessment
6/23/2019
Gov. DeSantis signs bill giving Sarasota’s Mote $18 million to fight red tide
6/21/2019
Water quality campaign kicks off June 24th
6/21/2019
June 23-29 is Mosquito Awareness Week
6/21/2019
‘No Swim’ advisory issued for Sarasota County Beach
6/20/2019
Lawsuit launched to stop toxic algae bloom releases from Lake Okeechobee
6/17/2019
Lower Lake Okeechobee discharges could be bad for Caloosahatchee if rains don't arrive soon
6/17/2019
Green space or detention ponds: Fort Myers asks which would you like near your home?
6/17/2019
Big mission awaits Florida's new Blue Green Algae Task Force
6/17/2019
This year's Gulf of Mexico dead zone could be one of the biggest ever, NOAA says
6/17/2019
Estuary program gets new name, new funding
6/17/2019
Southwest Florida experts spotlight water quality, red tide research
6/13/2019
Group working on feasibility study on water quality for Caloosahatchee reservoir
6/6/2019
During hurricane season, a storm surges could cause most devastation
6/6/2019
Go green: Don’t fertilize this summer
6/6/2019
Coastal estuaries are no longer what nature designed
6/6/2019
Beach erosion continues to plague Caspersen Beach
6/6/2019
With biosolids bills failing in Florida Legislature, DEP to develop own rules
6/3/2019
FWC conducts aquatic plant control on Lake Parker
6/3/2019
“Swale reclamation" project underway in Fort Myers Beach
6/3/2019
In Sarasota-Manatee, the storm surge threat grows
6/3/2019
Controversial Roundup chemical, glyphosate, to be banned as herbicide on Fort Myers Beach
6/3/2019
Fertilizer ban impedes harmful nutrient runoff, takes effect in Cape Coral
6/3/2019
Cape Coral fertilizer restrictions begin June 1st
5/29/2019
CDC to study how inhaled algae toxins affect Lake Okeechobee fishing guides
5/28/2019
Warm Mineral Springs Park nomination moves forward
5/28/2019
South Venice residents focus on water quality at Alligator Creek Nature Festival
5/24/2019
Stone crab larvae perish from red tide, but bloom intensity matters
5/24/2019
W.P. Franklin Lock beach on the Caloosahatchee River quietly closed — this time, for good
5/24/2019
New technology to help remove toxic algae in Southwest Florida
5/24/2019
First samples collected in water project
5/23/2019
Lee board advances plan to allow business, commercial structures in wetlands
5/23/2019
Florida's dirty water tops list of woes for new chief science officer
5/23/2019
Hearing on Chiquita Lock removal wraps up
5/20/2019
Rooney holds second water quality roundtable
5/20/2019
North Port works on plan to expand city sewer
5/20/2019
Battle on the Blueway event set for Crescent Beach Family Park
5/20/2019
Nurdle Patrol looks for plastic pellets on Florida's beaches
5/20/2019
Shark fishing under scrutiny for Venice City Pier
5/16/2019
Could global warming lead to quieter hurricane seasons? Experts say yes, with a caveat
5/15/2019
Trump to ease drilling rules sparked by 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill
5/15/2019
Lawmakers introduce bill forcing EPA to set legal limit for all PFAS in drinking water
5/15/2019
New EPA document tells communities to brace for climate change impacts
5/15/2019
Has a Longboat Key retiree solved the puzzle of the red tide?
5/15/2019
Multi-university effort to investigate Glades water quality
5/15/2019
FGUA to launch senior water pilot program
5/15/2019
Hockey sticks getting second life as oyster reefs in Southwest Florida
5/15/2019
Rooney gathers governor, officials behind closed doors to tackle harmful algal blooms
5/15/2019
Sarasota County reminds beach-goers to keep light out of sight
5/15/2019
Local summer camp creates Clean Water Ambassadors
5/15/2019
Water quality targeted by Lee 20/20 land buys and fertilizer education campaign
5/15/2019
Watershed Restoration funding will ‘bring life back to Lake Okeechobee’
5/15/2019
‘You can call him our water czar’: Nikki Fried names Florida’s new water policy director
5/15/2019
NASA grant lets utilities and partners use space agency data in planning
5/14/2019
What are Stormwater Treatment Areas and why should you care?
5/14/2019
Water quality targeted by Lee 20/20 land buys and fertilizer education campaign
5/14/2019
New SFWMD board hints at regulating water polluters, criticizes BMPs honor system
5/14/2019
Scientists identify the mysterious muck floating in Cape Coral canals
5/14/2019
Del Prado Boulevard Bridge work set to begin in June
5/14/2019
Florida's new chief science officer started off as a surfer dude
5/5/2019
New EPA document tells communities to brace for climate change impacts
5/5/2019
Turn out the lights, it's nesting season for Florida sea turtles
5/5/2019
Study demonstrates seagrass' strong potential for curbing erosion
5/5/2019
It’s all at sea: new clues to coastal erosion
5/5/2019
Stormwater storage and water quality project complete in Lehigh Acres
5/5/2019
Independent scientific study to consider lake schedule
5/5/2019
Conditions are ripe for blue-green algae to reemerge
5/5/2019
Estero looks to expand monitoring of Estero River
5/5/2019
Climate change is a community issue
5/5/2019
Wildlife Advisory
5/5/2019
Lee County Commission holds water quality work session
5/2/2019
Public, media excluded from upcoming Rooney roundtable on toxic algae blooms at FGCU
4/30/2019
Ron DeSantis announces newly-formed Blue-Green Algae Task Force
4/30/2019
Projects take proactive step on HAB
4/30/2019
'Mini reefs' installed to bring area waters back to life while helping reduce harmful algae
4/30/2019
Last Straw looks to eliminate single-use plastics
4/29/2019
Beach erosion project in design phase
4/22/2019
Florida disasters command huge share of state spending
4/22/2019
Court orders EPA to reevaluate Obama-era power plant wastewater rule
4/22/2019
As oceans rapidly warm, an urgent need to improve hurricane forecasts
4/22/2019
Applying for a Neighborhood Initiative Grant? Attend a seminar by April 30th.
4/22/2019
Routine bridge inspection slated for Sanibel Causeway
4/22/2019
North Port to celebrate Warm Mineral Springs’ birthday with free admission
4/22/2019
Cape Coral Yacht Club beach tests high for bacteria
4/19/2019
Lee County city leaders react to proposed changes to mining rules
4/18/2019
Lee County eyes stronger Mullock Creek flood control
4/18/2019
USF study: Ocean circulation likely to blame for severity of 2018 red tide
4/18/2019
Volunteers being sought for water quality testing
4/18/2019
Bayfront Park seawall project delayed, still planned
4/18/2019
Lee County commission approves boardwalk replacement
4/17/2019
Blue-green algae creeps back into the Caloosahatchee River
4/17/2019
Sarasota County hosting Water Quality Summit
4/17/2019
DEP blasts Fort Myers for using ‘alternative’ methods to assure toxic sludge cleanup
4/16/2019
Water quality monitor volunteers needed
4/15/2019
Giant storms, aging infrastructure pushing Florida’s sewer systems to breaking point
4/15/2019
Chiquita Lock dispute hearing gets under way
4/15/2019
Sarasota County greenlights joint Manasota Key beach renourishment project with Charlotte County
4/15/2019
Sample from Cape Coral canal tests positive for blue-green algae
4/15/2019
Council approves Future Land Use Map changes
4/9/2019
Army Corps provides update on Lake Okeechobee projects
4/9/2019
Florida DOH emails show agency struggled to manage algae crisis
4/8/2019
Punta Gorda takes steps to prepare for future sea level rise
4/8/2019
Red tide life cycle hits four stages
4/5/2019
Mote and FGCU partner on red tide research
4/5/2019
Lee County launches mining amendment landing page
4/3/2019
Senate outlines $1.7 billion environmental spending plan
4/2/2019
Eutrophication of lakes will significantly increase greenhouse gas emissions
4/2/2019
Natural cure to water quality crisis comes with uphill battle
4/2/2019
Notice of hearing Buckley's pass dredging assessment area
4/2/2019
Notice of hearing Buckley’s pass dredging assessment area
4/2/2019
Sarasota County considers joint beach rebuild for Manasota Key
4/2/2019
Derby Day…A first for the Englewood Area
4/2/2019
New for Florida: Gov. Ron DeSantis names chief science officer
4/2/2019
‘Red Tide Summit’ on Indian Rocks Beach addresses public concerns
4/1/2019
Dolphins with brain disease also test positive for algae toxin: study
3/26/2019
Meeting gets rowdy as Matlacha residents, others battle removal of the Chiquita Lock
3/26/2019
FGCU launches ‘Water School’ to provide the tools to combat blue-green algae, dead fish
3/25/2019
As coastal flooding surges, ‘living shorelines’ seen as the answer
3/25/2019
FGCU Study: Airborne toxic cyanobacteria can travel more than a mile inland
3/25/2019
Lee Board of County Commissioners awards contract to create artificial reef
3/22/2019
After years of inaction, septic tanks once again focus in Florida
3/21/2019
Trump budget falls short on Everglades work, omits new reservoir plan
3/18/2019
Officials to discuss water management March 26 in Cape Coral
3/15/2019
May 23rd hearing date set for Warm Mineral Springs nomination to National Register
3/15/2019
Ponce De Leon Inlet dredging to take place Mar. 18-22
3/14/2019
Check Your Irrigation Timer When You ‘Spring Forward’ for Daylight Savings Time
3/11/2019
Lake Parker aquatic vegetation harvesting project will remove invasive plants
3/11/2019
Many unaware of the Lee County fertilizer regulations
3/8/2019
Experts testify on algae solutions at Florida Congressional delegation meeting
3/8/2019
Septic leaks, fertilizer run-off targets of Lee water clean-up efforts
3/8/2019
Opinion: 5 things Florida must do to protect our waterways
3/8/2019
Stormwater fee in Bonita Springs closer to approval
3/8/2019
America uses 322 billion gallons of water each day. Here’s where it goes.
3/5/2019
Wildlife officials want more mechanical harvesting, fewer chemicals applied to lakes, rivers
3/5/2019
Florida’s legislators expected to focus heavily on water this session
3/5/2019
Army Corps resumes water releases from Lake Okeechobee
3/5/2019
Can we address climate change without sacrificing water quality?
3/5/2019
Florida delegation focuses on water quality issues
3/5/2019
Volunteers needed for Weed Wrangle at south Lee County Conservation 20/20 preserve
3/5/2019
Mark your calendar for Calusa Blueway speaker series
3/5/2019
Who owns your beach? Four lines in the sand
3/5/2019
Erosion near Blind Pass under review
3/5/2019
Climate change is shifting productivity of fisheries worldwide
3/5/2019
Florida delegation focuses on water quality issues
3/5/2019
District to hold workshop on North Winter Haven chain of lakes operational guidelines
2/26/2019
FWC Commissioners direct staff to move forward with improvements to Aquatic Plant Management Program
2/26/2019
DeSantis names environmentalists to powerful South Florida water board
2/26/2019
Army Corps to temporarily increase Lake Okeechobee water releases
2/26/2019
FGCU plans to use off-campus building for water research, hire six water experts
2/26/2019
City to mark opening of new Jordan Marsh park
2/26/2019
LOSOM is an important tool for near-term relief to coastal estuaries
2/26/2019
Why the state of the Caloosahatchee matters to the refuge
2/26/2019
Survey: 71 percent of Southwest Florida residents concerned about climate change
2/26/2019
Hurricanes are strengthening faster in the Atlantic, and climate change is a big reason why
2/21/2019
UF researchers say people are moving away from lakes and rivers
2/21/2019
Kids sue state of Florida for action on climate change. DeSantis wants suit dismissed
2/21/2019
FGCU professor says Caloosahatchee River blue-green algae sample tests positive
2/21/2019
Water quality remains concern despite improvement
2/21/2019
Natural solution to fighting pollution?
2/20/2019
SWFWMD to hold workshop on North Winter Haven Chain of Lakes operational guidelines
2/20/2019
Red tide recovery continues with redfish release in Manatee County
2/20/2019
Lee County, Cape Coral approve water management plan for Yellow Fever Creek Preserve
2/20/2019
Public workshop planned to discuss coastal vulnerability project
2/20/2019
CHNEP gets $75K grant from Florida DEP
2/15/2019
Calusa Waterkeeper discusses causes, possible solutions for water woes
2/15/2019
Venice receives $100K for urban forest along Intracoastal Waterway
2/15/2019
LA-MSID to file for state appropriations on flood mitigation projects
2/12/2019
2/12/2019
Water district presses ahead for end of federal oversight of Everglades water quality
2/12/2019
Port Charlotte beach renourishment
2/12/2019
Florida red tide levels are the lowest in more than a year
2/7/2019
More than 16K fish to be released in Florida after red tide devastates marine life
2/5/2019
Red tide: Sarasota County considers water quality summit
2/1/2019
Florida red tide levels are the lowest in more than a year
2/1/2019
Sewage Spills: Hurricane Irma highlighted deficiencies in wastewater treatment
2/1/2019
Water Quality: Cape Coral residents want voices to be heard
2/1/2019
Ft. Myers Beach Council votes yes on improvements to stormwater ordinance, sidewalks
1/31/2019
Gov. DeSantis unveils environmental budget proposal, SFWMD appointments
1/30/2019
Army Corp of Engineers scheduling public meetings on Lake Okeechobee
1/30/2019
Nearly a third of state's waters are polluted, experts say
1/28/2019
Water shutdowns set for water main replacement on the island of Venice
1/28/2019
Researchers, students meet to promote solutions to Florida water quality problems
1/28/2019
Red tide blamed for worst Sarasota tourism decline since 9/11
1/28/2019
FWC to pause aquatic plant herbicide treatment while collecting public comment
1/25/2019
Dredging project may ease flooding concerns but won't help Billy's Creek water quality
1/25/2019
Jordan Marsh Water Quality Treatment Park project close to completion
1/25/2019
Venice City Council favors statewide stormwater rule
1/24/2019
Florida Gulf Coast University trying to secure more than $9 million to study red tide
1/24/2019
Algal blooms cost Florida $17.3 million in emergency funding last year
1/24/2019
One option for disposal of biosolids: recycling them to make sustainable bricks
1/22/2019
Fertilize wisely to help improve water quality
1/22/2019
TKW to present wastewater alternatives study at public meeting
1/22/2019
Lee Health to discuss water quality at its next board meeting
1/18/2019
Cape Coral, Fort Myers seek funds in the name of saving our water
1/17/2019
Gov. DeSantis announces sweeping fixes meant to clean up Florida's water woes
1/11/2019
Lee County announces flood-mitigation meetings
1/10/2019
Wetland or fire station? City of Fort Myers proposes to change Six Mile Cypress slough area land use
1/10/2019
Hurricane preparedness casualty of federal government shutdown
1/10/2019
Federal government spending $100 million to study desalination
1/10/2019
Senate panel briefed on septic tanks’ contribution to algae outbreak
1/10/2019
CHEC seeking volunteer trail guides in Charlotte County
1/4/2019
Charlotte County's South Gulf Cove boat lock closed to traffic Jan. 7-10
1/4/2019
Charlotte County's South Gulf Cove boat lock closed to traffic Jan. 7-10
1/4/2019
Historic, decade-old Everglades deal dies quietly
12/17/2018
CEPD okays tentative plan for beach renourishment assessments
12/17/2018
Trade industry group bringing ‘2019 Algae Biomass Summit’ to Orlando
12/17/2018
Proposed legislation looks to restore septic inspections
12/14/2018
Estuary partners choose their battles coast to coast
12/14/2018
Venice considering underground reclaimed water storage
12/14/2018
Trump wetlands rule rollback makes about 6 million acres in Florida unprotected
12/14/2018
Fort Myers sludge from Dunbar site is headed to Polk County
12/10/2018
Mote Marine-led initiative will restore resilient corals across 130 acres
12/10/2018
Reservoirs won't help algae problem, commissioner, scientist agree
12/6/2018
USGS study: Salinity important for managing Lake O's algal toxins
12/6/2018
It's known as ‘The ABC Plan’. Can it solve red tide?
12/6/2018
New national report says climate change threatens U.S. water security
12/6/2018
CHNEP seagrass restoration project In the Caloosahatchee River makes progress
12/3/2018
Snook and redfish harvest closed until March due to red tide
12/3/2018
15th Annual Calusa Blueway Fishing Tournament set for Dec. 8
12/3/2018
Lee County officials vow water quality diligence
11/29/2018
Calusa Blueway speaker series begins Dec. 4th
11/26/2018
Flood insurance rate maps to be revised
11/19/2018
Mote hires experienced red tide researcher for new institute
11/16/2018
Treatment rids Cabot Canal in Cape Coral of blue-green algae
11/16/2018
Peace River Water Authority may avert litigation
11/16/2018
City of Venice wants Sarasota County to monitor Gulf for pollution, too
11/15/2018
South Florida company addressing algal blooms with plastic beads
11/14/2018
Sarasota County BMPs to be employed proactively
11/14/2018
Algae once again streaks Caloosahatchee's upper reaches, new aerial photos show
11/13/2018
Cape Coral leaders, residents, environmental watchdogs at odds over Chiquita Lock removal
11/13/2018
Ponce De Leon Inlet to be dredged
11/9/2018
SWFWMD aims to reduce risk of wildfires by performing prescribed fires
11/9/2018
Battle won, fight goes on
11/8/2018
Marine task force pushes for fertilizer ban
11/8/2018
Nov. 16: Free red tide forum in Boca Grande
11/8/2018
Blue-green algae makes an unwelcome return in SWFL
11/6/2018
FGCU researchers warn of ciguatera, a dangerous toxin found in reef fish
11/6/2018
Palmer: Several issues in Polk-Swiftmud legal showdown
11/5/2018
Red tide, warm water slowing stone crab harvest
11/5/2018
Coastal development, sea rise sent Hurricane Irma storm surge to more homes, study shows
11/5/2018
‘Bubble Curtain’ is latest attempt to prevent algae from entering canals in Cape Coral
10/30/2018
Lee Board of County Commissioners amends grant agreement for water project
10/30/2018
New Lee County water treatment plant open, supplies clean water
10/30/2018
Lee mayors battle water managers over Caloosahatchee river rule
10/30/2018
Watershed groups have a positive impact on local water quality, study finds
10/30/2018
Cooler weather won't help with red tide, but season change could
10/26/2018
North Port encouraging the voluntary non-use of fertilizer year-around
10/26/2018
‘Bubble Curtain’ is latest attempt to prevent algae from entering canals in Cape Coral
10/26/2018
Lee County Commission amends grant agreement for water project
10/26/2018
Prevent red tide? Start with more wetlands, experts say
10/18/2018
Canal Watch Group launched in North Port
10/17/2018
Lee Board of County Commissioners amends grant agreement for water project
10/17/2018
New SCCF Stranding Map documents mass mortality of sea turtles
10/17/2018
With red tide absent, people return to Fort Myers Beach
10/15/2018
Governing Board Approves Waterway Maintenance Agreement with Lee Co.
10/15/2018
In a step forward for Everglades restoration, U.S. Senate approves reservoir plan
10/11/2018
Higher tides associated with Michael spark erosion concerns in Southwest Florida
10/11/2018
The hurricanes and climate-change questions keep coming. Yes, they’re linked.
10/11/2018
Plans gel for first Florida Economic Water Summit
10/11/2018
Blue-green algae focus of Cape Coral water meeting
10/10/2018
Punta Gorda's Harbor Heights pier to be demolished, reconstructed beginning Oct. 15
10/9/2018
Red tide and fertilizer impact the topic of Venice City Council discussions
10/8/2018
Mote leader shares red tide science at Capitol Hill briefing
10/5/2018
North Port to replace docks at Dallas White Park
10/5/2018
Lee County gets help from SFWMD keeping up flood-prone canals
10/4/2018
Assessment process proposed for Captiva beach renourishment
10/4/2018
Fort Myers to join Sanibel, Fort Myers Beach, Cape Coral to petition for more water releases
10/2/2018
Blue-green algal blooms found in Estero Bay
10/2/2018
Cape Coral passes motion to request air quality testing for toxins
10/2/2018
What's turning Southwest Florida's shores brown? It's not red tide
10/2/2018
Volunteer with Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center
10/1/2018
Media statement: FWC Commission expands fishery management measures in response to red tide
9/27/2018
Scientists, resource managers share major updates on tackling Florida red tide
9/27/2018
Archaeology lecture series: a prehistoric cemetery in the Gulf of Mexico
9/27/2018
Measures that would help address Florida's harmful algal blooms remain stalled In Congress
9/27/2018
Deal proposed in Peace River water feud
9/27/2018
Is spraying weeds in Central Florida lakes, contributing to Southwest Florida’s water crisis?
9/25/2018
State directs $2.2 million to Mote for red tide research
9/25/2018
How your lawn's fertilizers can contribute to the red tide; counties combat their use
9/25/2018
FGCU researchers install air quality pump to test blue-green algae toxins
9/24/2018
Hurricane rating system fails to account for deadly rain
9/24/2018
Water service to be interrupted on Sept. 27 in Port Charlotte Service Area
9/21/2018
SFWMD proposes to revise Minimum Flows and Levels for Caloosahatchee River
9/21/2018
Lee Board of County Commissioners hires firm to design water project
9/19/2018
Tiny bubbles part of new strategy to strangle Lee County's blue-green algae problem
9/19/2018
Scientists want to try possible solution to help combat algae on larger scale
9/19/2018
Cape Coral waives bid procedures for algae cleanup efforts, approves Fort Myers pipeline
9/18/2018
Billy's Creek dredging approved, impact on pollution unclear
9/18/2018
Army Corps to slow Okeechobee releases even as Lake O rises
9/17/2018
Pine Island organization discusses water quality
9/13/2018
Venice Council resolution urges residents to curb fertilizer use
9/12/2018
Charlotte Harbor Estuary Program to propose cyanobacteria rapid response program
9/11/2018
Experts point to red tide, blue-green algae for some problems in SWFL's bee population
9/11/2018
‘Dead zone’ identified off Sanibel
9/11/2018
New treatment being developed for manatees poisoned by red tide
9/7/2018
Volunteers needed for microplastics sampling, local events
9/7/2018
State and local partners working together to relieve flooding issues
9/7/2018
Venice vice mayor to seek citywide ban of fertilizer
9/5/2018
Eaglewood Beach Waterfest
9/5/2018
We learn about an experimental approach to remove blue-green algae from the water
8/30/2018
Caloosahatchee cyanobacteria demo results announced
8/30/2018
Now you can take your boater safety exam online
8/29/2018
Red tide status report from FWC 8/24
8/27/2018
Third species of algae, fueled by decomposing fish, found in SW Florida
8/27/2018
Ten Mile Canal one-year update: Much work done; much more to do, residents say
8/27/2018
Water projects get priority for Lee County’s future Conservation 20/20 land buys
8/23/2018
SWFWMD to hold public workshop on ranking water bodies for minimum level/flow rules
8/21/2018
New technique being tested to remove algae and excess nutrients from Caloosahatchee
8/20/2018
Nelson, Rubio call for passage of WRDA bill to address algae crisis
8/17/2018
Florida Sea Grant’s Karl Havens on the causes of red tide
8/16/2018
Report outlines Florida’s major environmental concerns
8/16/2018
Polk case to move forward: Judge denies motion to dismiss Peace River water fight hearing
8/16/2018
Burnt Store Isles seawall replacement project informational meeting scheduled
8/14/2018
FGCU's ”Gulf Coast Live“ to air live call-in on red tide and algae
8/13/2018
Blue-green algae cleanup under way in Cape Coral
8/13/2018
Algae monitor sponsored by NASA installed in Lake Okeechobee
8/13/2018
Mote Marine researchers racing against clock to study red tide
8/13/2018
A hurricane may be only way to get rid of red tide, expert says
8/13/2018
Mote scientists to test new method to mitigate red tide
8/10/2018
FGCU researchers to investigate Lake O-red tide connection
8/10/2018
Fort Myers toxic sludge neighbors have their first day in court
8/9/2018
SWFWMD performing prescribed burns in August and September in DeSoto County
8/9/2018
Mote Marine Laboratory is working to solve red tide riddles
8/8/2018
SWFWMD performing prescribed burns in August and September in Sarasota County
8/3/2018
Toxic algae hospitalized at least 15 people in Florida
8/2/2018
Lee County secures Florida DEP grant to proceed with test project to cleanup blue-green algae
8/2/2018
Lee County provides dumpsters for dead fish
8/2/2018
Lee County directs contractor to assist with effort to clean county beaches
8/2/2018
Check out this online tool to see how sea level-rise will impact your flood risk
8/1/2018
Register now for Tidally United Summit, Aug. 9-11
7/30/2018
Palmer: Keep an eye on local water issues
7/30/2018
Captiva Community Panel reviews Wastewater Alternative Study report
7/30/2018
Lee County approves test project to ‘vacuum’ blue-green algae from waterways
7/30/2018
Cape Coral to conduct sanitary sewer system smoke test starting July 30th
7/30/2018
DeSoto County Commission denies Mosaic's rezoning request for phosphate mining
7/30/2018
Fort Myers Beach struck with sea grass, fish kill
7/27/2018
Red tide likely killed whale shark that washed up on Sanibel
7/27/2018
Regional water authority hopes to get litigation dismissed
7/26/2018
Sea turtles dying in ‘unprecedented numbers’
7/26/2018
Boat captains, snorkelers needed for annual Pine Island scallop search
7/25/2018
Cape Coral Council talks water quality, assessments
7/25/2018
Army Corps announces public meetings for Lake Okeechobee Watershed study
7/25/2018
Bonita Springs officials want to improve city's water quality
7/24/2018
Charlotte County experts look to use seagrass as natural solution to alage problem
7/24/2018
State grants to help with algae blooms
7/24/2018
When Cape Coral drained the swamp it spurred environmental changes
7/23/2018
Haines City re-implements fire, stormwater fees
7/20/2018
Submerged Caloosahatchee River gardens could help aquatic life bounce back
7/20/2018
Cape Coral water quality forum draws vocal residents
7/19/2018
Volunteer water quality monitors needed in Lemon Bay
7/17/2018
Newly discovered shark species named for Mote Marine founder Eugenie Clark
7/17/2018
Save the date for the 2018 Charlotte Harbor Nature Festival
7/17/2018
Lake O water discharges to resume on Friday, July 13th
7/16/2018
Sarasota and Charlotte counties teaming up to combat beach erosion
7/16/2018
CFWI calls for projects to help meet Florida’s water demands
7/11/2018
Mote Scientists tag two whale sharks off southwest Florida Coast
7/9/2018
Matlacha Fishing Pier closed due to unsafe conditions
7/9/2018
Funding for repairs to Hoover Dike fast-tracked, work to be completed 3 years sooner
7/9/2018
Algal bloom prompts riverfront park advisories in Cape Coral
7/9/2018
Dead sea turtles washing up on area beaches
7/9/2018
Post-BP map of Gulf Of Mexico fisheries prepares for future disasters
7/9/2018
Administrative judge to hear Polk and Manasota regional water dispute
7/9/2018
To protect water quality, abandon lush lawns
7/9/2018
Lake Okeechobee discharges to St. Lucie River likely to restart this week
7/9/2018
Lee County legislators ask Gov. Rick Scott to declare state of emergency because of algae problem
7/9/2018
Will sargassum be the next algae problem in Florida?
7/6/2018
Flood Warning issued for Horse Creek near Arcadia
7/6/2018
When toxic algae blooms, who warns people to stay out of the water?
7/3/2018
Fourth of July event to close Cape Coral Bridge
7/3/2018
Florida DEP partners with regional land trust to conserve 56-Acre Peninsula
7/3/2018
Some beaches near Fort Myers and Naples in fine shape with no algae
7/2/2018
Poisonous algae bloom spreading in Caloosahatchee
7/2/2018
Public can weigh in on reservoir below Lake Okeechobee
7/2/2018
Fertilizer and Lake O releases contribute to algae in the Caloosahatchee
7/2/2018
Placida fishing pier repairs in progress
6/28/2018
Red tide bloom killing fish, sea turtles in Fort Myers area
6/28/2018
Algae outbreak leads Florida Department of Health to issue swim “reminders”
6/28/2018
Mote scientists studying possible remedy for red tide
6/28/2018
The fate of Florida's wetlands could be decided behind closed doors, groups say
6/22/2018
Harmful discharges from Lake Okeechobee to be reduced
6/22/2018
North Port repairs bridge at Warm Mineral Springs Park
6/22/2018
Free admission for Sarasota County residents at Warm Mineral Springs Park on Aug. 11
6/22/2018
Red tide largely spares Manatee County, but plagues beaches to the south
6/20/2018
Volunteers plant seagrass in Caloosahatchee River
6/20/2018
Mote to host fifth Sarasota Lionfish Derby
6/19/2018
Groups working together to replant seagrasses in the Caloosahatchee
6/15/2018
Trump's move to redefine water rule threatens wetlands banks
6/15/2018
Study: Anatartica's ice is rapidly melting, threatening coastal communities worldwide
6/14/2018
See a whale shark in the Gulf? Call Mote Marine Lab immediately!
6/8/2018
Portions of Venice Myakka River Park closed for safety
6/5/2018
Battle on the Blueway event set for Crescent Beach Family Park
6/5/2018
Discharges begin with an unhealthy Lake Okeechobee
6/4/2018
Water Authority expects $550,000 bill in fight over future water withdrawals
6/1/2018
Fort Myers prepares for potential flooding from weekend rain
5/25/2018
FGCU team testing for micro-plastics in SWFL waters
5/25/2018
Temporary closures in Charlotte County
5/24/2018
Scientists: Please report horseshoe crabs on Florida's west coast
5/24/2018
Suncoast Reef Rovers brush aside schooling snook to clean North Jetty
5/24/2018
Polk County interests want potential impacts of Peace River utility project studied
5/23/2018
Majorities see government efforts to protect the environment as insufficient
5/21/2018
Archaeologist hopes to prompt discussion on solutions to problem of rising sea levels
5/21/2018
Project to restore natural water flow on 1,000 acres in Lee County finished
5/21/2018
Researchers test water samples for red tide in SWFL
5/15/2018
EPA releases 5-year review of Recreational Water Quality Criteria
5/14/2018
Billy Creek test results point to birds and dogs as sources of bacteria
5/11/2018
$4 million purchase will help protect Myakka River State Park
5/10/2018
Bonita Springs wetlands restored to prevent flooding
5/10/2018
Why Cape Coral is turning down the water pressure
5/7/2018
SFWMD Completes Restoration of Southern CREW
5/7/2018
City of Fort Myers releases cleanup plans for Dunbar sludge site
5/4/2018
Lee County bed tax may be used to fund shoreline restoration
5/4/2018
Calusa Waterkeeper annual membership meeting May 19th
5/4/2018
Proposed Lehigh Conservation 20/20 purchase could reduce threat of a repeat of Irma flooding
5/2/2018
Southwest Florida sees bone dry conditions with little relief in sight
5/2/2018
Fort Myers locals lobby for Everglades funding in DC
5/2/2018
Public invited to review land management plan update for Estero Marsh Preserve
5/2/2018
Senator Bill Nelson files bill to provide loans to coastal communities impacted by climate change
4/30/2018
Red Tide affecting SW Florida businesses that rely on good water conditions
4/30/2018
State/city partnership addresses water woes
4/30/2018
In red tide blooms, peril for stone crabs
4/30/2018
Sea turtle nesting season begins May 1st
4/30/2018
Irma report: Devastation – and a huge warning sign
4/30/2018
Pulitzer winner paints optimistic picture of Gulf of Mexico
4/26/2018
Lee County Dept. of Health lifts Yacht Club Beach bacteria advisory
4/25/2018
Mote Marine Lab studying Florida mullet fishery
4/25/2018
Mosaic seeks revisions to approved phosphate mining plans
4/24/2018
Rangers needed for Calusa Waterkeeper program
4/23/2018
State/city partnership addresses water woes
4/20/2018
Advisory issued for Yacht Club Beach
4/20/2018
Group fights to warn public of polluted Billy's Creek's health dangers
4/18/2018
Climate change consequences are catastrophic, speakers at Sarasota event warn
4/18/2018
HUD sending additional $791 million to Florida for hurricane recovery
4/16/2018
Cape Coral is cracking down on water restriction violators
4/16/2018
Local freshwater fishing competition to round up non-native species
4/16/2018
City of North Port joins in the Wyland Foundation's Mayor's Water Conservation Challenge
4/12/2018
Jordan Marsh projects gets its green light
4/12/2018
Green algae bloom affecting city's water supply
4/11/2018
FSU Research: Urban growth leads to shorter, more intense wet seasons in Florida peninsula
4/11/2018
2018 hurricane season expected to be an active one
4/9/2018
Cape Coral considers leaving regional planning council
4/9/2018
Sanibel hosts annual Hurricane Seminar for community
4/9/2018
Opinion: It’s time to reconsider cisterns
4/9/2018
Florida Aquarium tries to jump-start coral growth in Apollo Beach test
4/9/2018
Matlacha Community Center, park and boat ramp to close temporarily for parking lot maintenance
4/9/2018
Public meeting scheduled for Blind Pass Inlet Management Study
4/9/2018
Lee County Emergency Management announces additional Hurricane Preparedness Seminars
4/9/2018
Lee County Emergency Management announces additional Hurricane Preparedness Seminars
4/9/2018
Polluters are dumping into Florida waterways
4/6/2018
New law Gov. Scott signed makes public access to beaches harder to establish
4/6/2018
Erosion on Sanibel beaches posing dangers to visitors
4/5/2018
Florida waters continue to be hit with red tide. Millions added to combat blooms
4/5/2018
Sick sea turtles showing up on Sanibel
4/2/2018
April CHNEP Volunteer event to focus on horseshoe crabs
4/2/2018
Budget bill includes money for red tide
4/2/2018
“Data is king”: Analysis confirms projections of sea level rise models
4/2/2018
Lawsuit filed against Fort Myers over toxic sludge site
3/28/2018
Charlotte County implements burn ban amid drought, fire danger
3/28/2018
Salmon farming in Florida? It's a possibility.
3/28/2018
LWV speaker discusses greenhouse gases, rising sea levels and more
3/23/2018
Florida receives $26.5M in funding for conservation and sportsmen access
3/23/2018
Third annual Calusa Palooza canoe, kayak, and SUP race April 7th
3/23/2018
Fish kills reported at Bonita, Marco Island beaches afflicted by red tide
3/22/2018
City of Sanibel provides update on beach erosion monitoring along Gulf
3/21/2018
Wetland protection poised to shift from Corps of Engineers to Florida DEP
3/20/2018
Fort Myers owes $22K in fines for dumping untreated water in Caloosahatchee River
3/20/2018
State budget includes funds for Cape Coral reservoir pipeline, mobile command center
3/19/2018
Legislature passes bill to boost aquifers with treated sewage: Environmental groups cringe
3/16/2018
Annual SCCF Conservation Forum is March 20th
3/12/2018
More manatees died from cold stress this winter
3/12/2018
Sarasota County adds evening, weekend flood zone workshops
3/12/2018
High-res mapping of U.S. flood risk triples the population in harm's way
3/9/2018
Court rulings may result in groundwater discharges requiring NPDES permits
3/9/2018
Cape Coral to shut off water in some Del Prado area neighborhoods on March 10th
3/8/2018
‘Ding’ Darling reports on three projects planned for new year
3/7/2018
Lake Okeechobee reservoir to curb discharges gets DEP approval; SFWMD board votes Mar. 8th
3/7/2018
UF Study: To prevent harmful algal blooms, limit nitrogen and phosphorus
3/7/2018
America's flood insurance chief has a message for all Floridians: You're at risk
3/6/2018
Lake Hollingsworth restoration project recognized by APWA
3/5/2018
Trump directs EPA to begin dismantling clean water rule
3/5/2018
Help nesting sea turtles: keep beaches dark and obstacle-free at night
3/5/2018
Daylight Savings Time starts Mar. 11th - Check your sprinkler timer
3/5/2018
Military on front line of battle with sea level rise
3/2/2018
Stone crab fishery could be challenged by ocean acidification, study suggests
3/1/2018
Boca Grande Fishing Pier closed March 2-30
3/1/2018
Red tide taking out larger fish, lingering in Lee
3/1/2018
Septic systems, fertilizer use top water quality concerns at workshop
3/1/2018
Archaeologists discover 7,000-year-old burial site in the Gulf of Mexico
3/1/2018
Mystery disease killing Florida's only coral reef
2/28/2018
U.S. Supreme Court rejects challenge to EPA water regulation
2/28/2018
Federal wetlands protections threatened by bill advancing in Florida legislature
2/27/2018
2018 Environmental Summit announces agenda for Day 1
2/27/2018
Free Event-Charlotte Harbor Kids Fest Feb. 24 at Port Charlotte Beach Park
2/20/2018
FGCU student-scientists get to use USF's new Research Vessel Hogarth
2/19/2018
Southwest Florida citizens showing leadership in climate change issues
2/19/2018
DEP supports Fort Myers toxic sludge clean-up, still requires testing
2/16/2018
City of Cape Coral says residents’ conservation efforts are keeping canal levels stable
2/15/2018
DEP to drop controversial water pollution regulations and start over
2/14/2018
Charlotte County to hire new utilities director
2/14/2018
SFWMD unveils optimized EAA storage reservoir plan
2/14/2018
Mark your calendar for this year’s Southwest Florida Birding Seminar
2/13/2018
New satellite data confirm accelerated sea level rise
2/13/2018
Floods are getting worse, and 2,500 chemical sites lie in the water’s path
2/12/2018
35 manatee deaths in January blamed on cold weather
2/8/2018
Mote announces plan to move HQ to Nathan Benderson Park
2/8/2018
Save the date for 2018 Environmental Summit
2/7/2018
Everglades restoration: Water storage, political will key to success
2/7/2018
Senate committee approves statewide fracking ban
2/7/2018
Billy's Creek in Fort Myers: Good news, bad news
2/5/2018
SWFWMD workshop Feb. 8th on North Winter Haven Chain of Lakes operational guidelines
2/5/2018
New Critical Wildlife Area in-water markers to be installed in Lee County
2/5/2018
Fort Myers to offer lifeguard course
1/31/2018
Punta Gorda to replace water meters
1/31/2018
Peace River water authority eyes long-term improvement plans
1/31/2018
Miami state senator introduces bill requiring sea level studies on coastal development projects
1/30/2018
DEP wants to take over issuing federal wetland permits
1/30/2018
Supreme Court rules that challenges to WOTUS should be filed in district courts
1/29/2018
Research finds discrepancies between satellite, global model estimates of land water storage
1/29/2018
Army Corps may close popular Franklin Lock beach on the Caloosahatchee upriver from Fort Myers
1/29/2018
Everglades reservoir project could take years, official says
1/29/2018
LAMSID holds its annual WOW Festival
1/25/2018
Cape Coral seeks state funding for reservoir pipeline
1/24/2018
Lee, Collier Counties led state last year in
Vibrio
infections
1/19/2018
Bonita Springs considers ways to pay for flood prevention
1/19/2018
Scientists: Fort Myers, Naples on par with global sea level rise
1/19/2018
New tests reveal arsenic in Ft. Myers did not come from toxic sludge
1/19/2018
Mote, Secoora to co-host ‘Eyes on the Ocean’ forum
1/19/2018
Florida, Georgia water war reaches SCOTUS
1/19/2018
Research: Oxygen levels continue dropping In world's waters
1/19/2018
Neighbors pitch in to help clean Imperial River
1/18/2018
Captiva Community Panel committee provides update on wastewater study
1/18/2018
Cape Coral seeks state funding for Reservoir Pipeline Project
1/17/2018
Finally, some good red tide news. But not everyone is so lucky
1/16/2018
Fort Myers will host meeting to address toxic sludge concerns
1/16/2018
Lee County community planning visioning workshop for San Carlos Island scheduled
1/16/2018
Florida Forever bill heads to state Senate floor with amendment banning overhead costs
1/16/2018
Mote celebrates five years of outreach in Boca Grande
1/11/2018
Cape Coral urges residents to follow watering regulations
1/10/2018
Rick Scott and Trump administration strike deal: No drilling off Florida coast
1/10/2018
JAN. 25: youth making ripples marine science film festival
1/9/2018
High levels of bacteria discovered at Tarpon Bay Beach
1/8/2018
Cape Coral refinances sewer bonds to save tax payers almost $27M
1/8/2018
High-risk underground fuel tanks in Florida await cleanup as state spends millions on easy fixes
1/8/2018
Learn about Florida history, environment at Highlands Hammock SP
1/5/2018
12-foot-long white shark pinged in Gulf near Tampa on New Year's Day
1/4/2018
Despite frigid Florida temperatures, water too warm to kill red tide, experts say
1/4/2018
Fort Myers will test residents’ wells in a 20-block area
1/2/2018
Major cleanup of Imperial River's fallen trees, flood debris begins in Bonita
1/2/2018
Coastal waters threaten Florida's historic resources
1/2/2018
Red tide bloom spreading out along Southwest Florida coast
1/2/2018
Springs Institute director: 2017 was a mixed year for spring health
12/22/2017
Red tide, boat strikes cause of most manatee deaths in 2017
12/22/2017
FGCU students join movement to clean Florida waters
12/22/2017
New from CHNEP: Water quality fact sheets
12/22/2017
Caloosahatchee Relief: SFWMD Board Awards Major Contract for C-43 Pump Station
12/15/2017
Giant ‘socks’ used to repair Lake Morton shore
12/15/2017
A 21-year wait for clean water comes to an end for Charleston Park family
12/15/2017
Moody’s: Unaddressed climate change will hurt Florida bond ratings
12/13/2017
Lee County commissioners cut developer a break over N. Ft. Myers septic tanks
12/12/2017
Edwards, Brandes file bills to prevent wastewater discharges
12/11/2017
The 2017 hurricane season is finally over. Why was it so bad?
12/11/2017
Charlotte Harbor commercial crabbing featured in new TV episode
12/11/2017
Plan floated for new south Lee County flood control effort
12/8/2017
Punta Gorda homeowners fear further erosion from Irma-damaged seawalls
12/7/2017
USGS to start monitoring water quality at Warm Mineral Springs
12/7/2017
Ponce De Leon Inlet dredging scheduled through mid-December
12/7/2017
Learn about crowdsourcing water level data at Dec. 19th webinar
12/7/2017
DEP secretary rejects judge's recommendation, denies Everglades oil drilling permit
12/4/2017
Study to determine number of red snapper in Gulf of Mexico
12/4/2017
State leader calls on national government to aid toxic sludge cleanup
12/4/2017
Clearer view of Irma's impact emerges as Lake Okeechobee water recedes
12/4/2017
Hurricane Irma's impact near Lee County's rural Bedman Creek troubles many in Alva
12/4/2017
Fort Myers sludge testing takes unexpected turn
12/1/2017
Sick birds this time of year could mean undetected algal blooms
12/1/2017
News-Press Op-Ed: Keep Lee County’s septic tank regulation in place
12/1/2017
Caloosahatchee River debris clearance project may delay Davis Boat Ramp patrons
11/29/2017
Rule change allowing Captiva mansion wins backing; lawyer says no 'backroom deal'
11/29/2017
Scientists monitor red tide increase off southwest Florida
11/29/2017
DEP invests more than $90M in water quality improvement projects
11/27/2017
Fort Myers Beach town council tells consultant to ”drill down“ on stormwater
11/27/2017
Red tide found in parts of Sanibel, Captiva Islands
11/27/2017
Drone study examines wading birds around North Port’s canals
11/27/2017
EPA, Army propose to delay WOTUS implementation
11/27/2017
Green sea turtle nest numbers hit record
11/27/2017
SCCF Panel: Florida’s ecosystems feel the strain after Irma
11/27/2017
“Coastal Keepers” to focus on water quality, ocean conservation
11/27/2017
State moving ahead with Lake O water plan, without feds
11/27/2017
Group's wish: Clean drinking water for Christmas in Charleston Park
11/27/2017
Fort Myers sludge site tests five times above EPA standard for arsenic
11/27/2017
USF, Florida welcome new research vessel R/V W. T. Hogarth
11/13/2017
Dikes, berms not answer to flooding in Bonita Springs
11/13/2017
Florida Chamber calls for science-based solutions to water issues
11/13/2017
Scientists fear red tide bloom may be lingering offshore
11/13/2017
Lee County Extension Services announces coastal planning workshop
11/13/2017
Register now for Nov. 14th Southwest Florida Stormwater Ponds workshop
11/8/2017
Check your irrigation timer when you 'fall back' to Standard Time
11/7/2017
Seminole County Commissioner Lee Constantine visits Europe to study water issues
11/1/2017
Irma dumped 19 billion gallons of water into Peace River basin
11/1/2017
Sea turtle nesting finishes strong on Longboat Key through Venice
11/1/2017
Florida bill could require sea-level-rise studies for publicly funded buildings
10/30/2017
Irma is long gone, but South Florida’s watery wilderness is still feeling the pain
10/30/2017
Free guided walks return to Lee County beaches and preserves in November
10/30/2017
Something in the Water: How the government failed one Lee County community
10/26/2017
Dock match program
10/25/2017
Miami can now challenge a state rule that allows more toxins in the water
10/25/2017
Take look at before, after effects of sea floor following Hurricane Irma near Florida
10/23/2017
Irma devastates Florida oranges, other crops
10/23/2017
Fluctuating blue, brown water on Fort Myers Beach the norm for coming months
10/18/2017
Conclusive testing to begin on Dunbar toxic dump site
10/18/2017
State moving forward with Caloosahatchee River pollution plan
10/16/2017
Land swap plan moves sewage plant site away from Corkscrew Road development in Lee County
10/16/2017
Placida Boat Ramp Opens Oct. 14
10/16/2017
What will Florida (and its water supply) look like in 2070?
10/11/2017
SFWMD hosts meeting on reservoir plan
10/11/2017
Erosion could affect tourism on Fort Myers Beach
10/10/2017
Help celebrate South Venice Beach waterway restoration Oct. 14th
10/9/2017
Solutions in the works to prevent future flooding in Bonita Springs
10/6/2017
Lake O hits highest level since 2005, raising concerns its dike could fail
10/6/2017
Is development draining Florida’s aquifer system beyond repair?
10/5/2017
Damaging freshwater releases from Lake Okeechobee to continue
10/3/2017
Charlotte County to distribute free tarps Oct. 7
10/3/2017
Use caution when launching in Lee County waterways post-Irma
10/3/2017
Year-round water restrictions now in effect
10/2/2017
More rain could mean more flooding of Imperial River
9/29/2017
Green algae in Lemon Bay to be tested for toxicity
9/29/2017
SFWMD approves $758M water budget with no discussion
9/29/2017
Cape Coral gives nod to loan program option
9/29/2017
Lake O water historically high; so is bacteria level
9/28/2017
How officials plan to curb flooding in Bonita Springs
9/28/2017
All the ways hurricanes can harm — and help — the ecosystems they hit
9/28/2017
Mote asks local anglers to help gather vital snook data
9/26/2017
Portable Red Tide Detector Debuts at NOAA Emerging Tech Workshop
9/26/2017
Florida needs to improve sewage systems, enviro group says
9/25/2017
Fight over 'flushable' wipes D.C. says are clogging sewer systems heads to federal court
9/25/2017
Sewage spills add to misery In hurricane-battered Florida
9/21/2017
Comment period extended for the definition of "Waters of the United States"
9/21/2017
After Irma, slow-moving crisis headed for lake Okeechobee
9/19/2017
Lee County makes $42.4M deal to buy Edison Farms
9/19/2017
Seawall Failures
9/18/2017
SFWMD Working to Lower Water Levels in Areas Most Impacted by Hurricane Irma
9/18/2017
The Monster Surge That Wasn’t: Why Irma Caused Less Flooding Than Expected
9/18/2017
Damage to Florida’s coral reef has made the state more vulnerable to storm surges
9/18/2017
Irma's gone, rivers still rising
9/14/2017
Fort Myers-area residents get started on cleanup from tropical system flooding
9/5/2017
Estero Bay estuary flushed by heavy rains brings darker than normal water, but fishing is OK
9/5/2017
Fort Myers-area residents get started on cleanup from tropical system flooding
9/5/2017
SWFL residents deal with seawall damage expenses after flooding
9/5/2017
Some flooded areas dry out, others still underwater in SWFL
9/1/2017
City of Bonita Springs Flooding Update #3
8/31/2017
Cape Coral Police Department provides update on roads, water main break
8/30/2017
Flooded residents wonder about drainage time
8/30/2017
Excessive Rainfall Update
8/30/2017
Mote to hold International Ocean Film Tour
8/30/2017
Fort Myers river basin captures statewide award
8/30/2017
Cape Coral's water woes: From famine to flooding in only four months
8/28/2017
SWFWMD to Hold Public Workshop on Ranking Water Bodies
8/25/2017
Placida Boat Ramp closing for repairs Sept. 19 – Oct. 13
8/24/2017
City of Fort Myers readies sludge dump for full testing
8/24/2017
State bill requests $125 million to help springs, St. Johns River
8/24/2017
Scientists monitoring 'big blob' in Gulf waters off Sanibel
8/23/2017
Free youth outdoor program at Port Charlotte Beach Park
8/23/2017
FWC: Leave sea turtle hatchlings alone and they will make it to sea just fine
8/23/2017
Lakes Regional Park Island restoration project to begin
8/23/2017
Dredging around Punta Gorda Isles to take place during September
8/23/2017
Sign up now for FREE Sediment Control Inspector Course Sept. 18-19
8/23/2017
Florida flood risk study identifies priorities for property buyouts
8/18/2017
Captiva Erosion Prevention District receives annual beach monitoring project results
8/18/2017
Caloosahatchee River, estuary relief may have to wait until 2022
8/18/2017
Fort Myers beach City Council won’t get 30% plans before next stormwater vote
8/16/2017
Cape Coral honored for future-focused water resources initiatives
8/16/2017
Sen. Nelson to EPA: Help Fort Myers residents get the sludge out
8/16/2017
Suncoast Reef Rovers strike again! Marine debris removed from Venice North Jetty
8/16/2017
Volunteer boat captains and snorkelers needed for Pine Island Sound Scallop Search, Aug. 26th
8/16/2017
Record year for sea turtle nests means more hatchlings on beaches
8/14/2017
The sea level did, in fact, rise faster in Florida and the southeast U.S.
8/14/2017
Sanibel water quality called into question
8/14/2017
Be mindful of summertime algal blooms, report them to FDEP
8/10/2017
Businesses bucked Gov. Rick Scott's rule to notify public about pollution
8/8/2017
Controversial Haines City composting facility to stay closed
8/8/2017
Scientists blame northern inflows for current Lake O algae bloom
8/8/2017
Second toxic sludge site found in Fort Myers
8/8/2017
Venice officials take issue with report that questions city water quality
8/4/2017
Port Charlotte Beach Boat Ramp Closing for Repairs Aug. 14
8/4/2017
'A ticking time bomb': Toxic algae expected to make a comeback
8/4/2017
Activists predict water manager will rise to the occasion
8/3/2017
Cape Coral poised to OK $269M phase of utilities project
8/3/2017
Free “Blue Carbon” wetland workshop August 24th
8/2/2017
Worrisome algae bloom erupts on Lake Okeechobee
8/1/2017
Special CHNEP Citizens Advisory Committee meeting Aug. 2nd
7/31/2017
President Trump's budget would eliminate Florida's Healthy Beaches bacteria monitoring
7/28/2017
State delegation asks Corps of Engineers to stay neutral in water wars
7/28/2017
Residents to sue Fort Myers over former toxic dump site
7/26/2017
More than 5,000 lionfish removed so far in Lionfish Challenge 2017
7/26/2017
Study of freshwater turtles to improve treatment of toxins in sea turtles
7/26/2017
Burnt Store Isles perimeter channel dredge project update (7/25)
7/26/2017
Could a byproduct of chip manufacturing be the next big thing in coastal conservation?
7/25/2017
Nitrogen pollution focus of DEP meeting
7/25/2017
Florida communities prepare for sea level rise, potential costs to local economy
7/25/2017
Sea level rise is accelerating in Florida, scientists warn
7/24/2017
Venice Pier is spotless: Suncoast Reef Rovers are keeping it clean
7/24/2017
DEP rejects city plan for toxic Dunbar site
7/20/2017
Captiva Plan, wastewater, Captiva Drive still under discussion
7/20/2017
Critics of DEP water rules now are more hopeful for appeals
7/19/2017
Fort Myers promises transparency about former dump site
7/18/2017
Divers protect over 1 million fish from invasive lionfish
7/14/2017
Tom Palmer: Problem of water use is not a new issue
7/11/2017
Water Atlas program, faculty, Atlas sponsors receive FLMS Awards
7/11/2017
Mote’s shelf survey could help scientists improve red tide forecasts
7/10/2017
Public invited to review the 10-year management plan for Lee County’s Matanzas Pass Preserve
7/10/2017
FWC asking for public’s help in tracking fish kills
7/5/2017
Scallopers get ready, more waters open for harvest starting July 1
7/5/2017
Cleanup plan for Dunbar arsenic sludge pits revealed
7/3/2017
Southwest Florida gets $35.9 million in funding for local projects from state
7/3/2017
DEP awards nearly $3 million for water-quality restoration grants
7/3/2017
Caloosahatchee reservoir sprouting at last
7/3/2017
Battle for the Bay: Marco pushes back against the FDEP
7/3/2017
Trump administration moves to withdraw clean-water rule
6/28/2017
Lee County pursues Edison Farms land for Conservation 20/20
6/28/2017
Sewers, wastewater still being discussed at Captiva Community Panel
6/22/2017
Lee County will offer $42M for Edison Farms land
6/22/2017
Council votes to begin Dunbar's sludge dump cleaning process
6/22/2017
Constant flooding in Charlotte County neighborhood prompts concern among residents
6/20/2017
Governor and cabinet approve 6,000-acre Florida Forever Acquisition
6/20/2017
City of Fort Myers dumped toxic sludge in Dunbar
6/13/2017
Local governments, more or less, tackling effects of climate change
6/13/2017
Stump Pass channel realignment
6/13/2017
Dredging of Big Carlos Pass
6/12/2017
Lionfish derby to be held July 7-9 off Sarasota
6/12/2017
Cape Coral canal levels finally see some relief
6/9/2017
Water efficiency in rural areas getting worse, despite improvements in urban centers
6/8/2017
Burnt Store Isles perimeter channel dredging project
6/8/2017
Scott vetoes spending for citrus canker claims, water projects
6/6/2017
Lee County wants more water from lake
6/6/2017
USGS study Finds 28 types of cyanobacteria in Florida algal bloom
6/6/2017
New research vessel to impact marine research across Florida
6/5/2017
Mote's tarpon tagging kicks off for 2017 in Charlotte Harbor
6/5/2017
Modified Phase III water shortage restrictions
6/5/2017
Pace of sea-level rise has tripled since 1990, new study shows
5/30/2017
‘King tides’ predicted for Memorial Day weekend
5/26/2017
Noah Valenstein is new Florida DEP chief
5/25/2017
District Tightens Water Restrictions throughout 16-County Region
5/25/2017
Fort Myers spends $250K for drain inspections
5/23/2017
CHNEP needs your images for their 2018 calendar
5/22/2017
Cape Coral mulls end to special lawn-watering restriction
5/22/2017
Governing Board Declares Water Reuse Week May 14-20
5/15/2017
Mangrove trimming May 15-25 at Burnt Store Isles
5/12/2017
Rip-rap installation at Burnt Store Isles lock area
5/10/2017
Cape Coral reverse osmosis plant set for $1 million in repairs
5/9/2017
Bill would expedite southern reservoir to curb Lake Okeechobee discharges
5/9/2017
Pollution notice bill inspired by sinkhole passes Legislature
5/4/2017
Cape Coral water ban averages 100-plus violations a day
5/3/2017
Florida drinking water ranks among nation’s worst, study finds
5/3/2017
Cape Coral begins pumping water from reservoir to freshwater canal system
5/1/2017
Southwest Florida so dry that canals, wells, pumps, lawn watering are concerns
5/1/2017
Environmental budget negotiations falter in Legislature
5/1/2017
‘Big win’: Florida beaches score $50 million in state budget
4/28/2017
SWFWMD declares Phase I Water Shortage throughout 16-county region
4/28/2017
Sarasota County Fire Chief issues recreational burn ban
4/28/2017
$75 million of ‘Star Trek’ technology to transform Lee drinking water
4/26/2017
New primer to “living shorelines” published
4/25/2017
Lee County Utilities customers may notice change in water
4/24/2017
Charlotte County Utilities wins regional best-tasting drinking water contest
4/24/2017
Florida Senate unanimously supports pollution notification rules change
4/24/2017
SFWMD issues water shortage warning to 8.1 million Florida residents
4/24/2017
Cape Coral issues burn ban and “Stage I Water Shortage” with mandatory one-day watering
4/24/2017
Warning from SWFWMD: Additional water restrictions are possible
4/24/2017
New Mote app analyzes microscopic red tide data
4/24/2017
Sarasota County considers Manasota Key beach renourishment
4/24/2017
Senate Okays Lake Okeechobee reservoir bill; what about House?
4/24/2017
Cape Coral makes deal with mine to supplement water
4/24/2017
Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority proposes policy model
4/14/2017
Rep. Buchanan sends letter to Congressional panel asking for help in preserving estuaries
4/14/2017
Parks and piers temporarily closed for ADA upgrades
4/14/2017
Pipeline to Nowhere? Cape Coral, Fort Myers at impasse over water pipeline
4/13/2017
DEP Awards More Than $26.6 Million for Charlotte Harbor Water Quality Initiative Projects
4/13/2017
El Jobean Fishing Pier Closed May through August for Renovation
4/12/2017
Great American Cleanup scheduled for April 22nd in North Port
4/12/2017
More than 100 Florida wildfires scorch state, a sign of how dry we are
4/10/2017
Coastal inundation fostering innovation, economic activity by necessity
4/7/2017
Manasota Key residents pushing for joint beach renourishment
4/6/2017
Private wells in Lehigh Acres drying up amid drought
4/6/2017
Big Hickory water towers in Bonita Springs might be demolished
4/6/2017
Lake Okeechobee level could bring water restrictions
4/6/2017
City to ‘test drive’ water delivery system for possible reservoir
4/6/2017
Manasota Key residents pushing for joint beach renourishment
4/6/2017
Supreme Court will not pause Obama WOTUS rule
4/5/2017
Seagrasses in World Heritage Site not recovered years after heat wave
4/4/2017
Protected Lee County land could become site of 1,300 homes
3/30/2017
Estuary goes from drowning to drought in a year
3/30/2017
Cape Coral ready to ramp up watering restrictions
3/30/2017
Cape Coral ready to ramp up watering restrictions
3/30/2017
Mote, Eckerd scientists receive climate change/ocean acidification research grant
3/24/2017
Ribbon cutting Tuesday to celebrate completion of Dona Bay watershed restoration project
3/24/2017
Coastal Republicans warn GOP against climate denial
3/23/2017
Artificial mangroves could bring back vanishing habitats in Florida
3/23/2017
Captains for Clean Water holds successful fundraising gala
3/23/2017
Scientists find seagrass protects against pathogens, climate change
3/23/2017
Republicans lead fight to ban fracking in Florida
3/22/2017
Cape Coral wants to build reservoir costing as much as $38 million
3/22/2017
Council considering purchasing property to create city reservoir
3/22/2017
Register now for Inshore Insight Fishing Series
3/21/2017
Lee County reminds residents and visitors to conserve water
3/21/2017
Watering rules extended to unincorporated Lee
3/17/2017
Fix water quality or Florida tourism will suffer, fishing and boating industries warn
3/17/2017
DEP secretary Jon Steverson resigns after stormy 2-year tenure
3/17/2017
President Trump transition leader's goal is two-thirds cut in EPA employees
3/17/2017
Lawmakers grill DEP over water pollution limits
3/17/2017
Plan that includes keeping toxic algae from waterways is now bigger and more expensive
3/16/2017
Florida scientists fear hurricane forecasts, climate research will suffer under Trump
3/16/2017
Bill to strengthen pollution notification rules advances in Florida Senate
3/16/2017
Bill that would ban fracking in Florida passes Senate committee
3/16/2017
Sanibel City Council continues conversations about water quality
3/16/2017
Fort Myers Beach to review fertilizer ordinance
3/15/2017
Register now for Charlotte Harbor Watershed Summit, Mar. 28-30
3/14/2017
Can we get rid of red tide? Not yet, according to Mote scientist
3/14/2017
Four weeks of water supply in Cape Coral canals
3/9/2017
Fort Myers Beach Town Council agrees on next stormwater steps
3/8/2017
Lawmakers propose $50 million to restore beaches
3/7/2017
FWC continues seagrass research and conservation with new status report
3/1/2017
Trump takes aim at WOTUS rule
3/1/2017
Trump begins dismantling Obama’s EPA rules today. First up: the Clean Water Rule
3/1/2017
Mote developing app so beachgoers can record red tide observations
3/1/2017
Peace River Authority wants to double water storage capacity
3/1/2017
Household hazardous waste collection event in Haines City
2/28/2017
Free sailing event at Port Charlotte Beach Park
2/28/2017
Port Charlotte community concerned over canal waste
2/28/2017
Online tool explores sea level rise and coastal marsh health scenarios
2/28/2017
Total maximum daily loads for Sanibel Slough discussed
2/23/2017
Cape Coral water levels not improving
2/23/2017
CHNEP seeks new Program Scientist
2/22/2017
Attention early birds: Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve needs you for water quality monitoring
2/22/2017
2016 Water Oral History Project to debut new videos Jan. 28th
2/21/2017
Florida lawmakers push water agenda
2/17/2017
Rainfall deficit prompts Water District advisory
2/17/2017
Cleaning up canals could help Fort Myers Beach water quality
2/16/2017
Cost-saving dredging techniques sought by Lee County
2/16/2017
Mote’s Science Café to focus on Human Impacts of Florida Red Tide
2/16/2017
Florida lawmakers in DC learn there are no easy fixes for red tide plague
2/16/2017
Long slog likely if Trump EPA attempts WOTUS do-over
2/16/2017
Florida has seen bad effects from Trump-like climate gag orders
2/16/2017
Register now for 2017 Charlotte Harbor Watershed Summit
2/14/2017
Ft. Myers Beach Council favors floodplain regulation changes
2/9/2017
Charlotte County to start dredging Manasota Key beaches
2/8/2017
Public meeting Feb. 21st to review BMAP for Caloosahatchee Estuary
2/8/2017
Water solutions still a priority, puzzle for local lawmakers
2/7/2017
Legislature needs educating about flood risk
2/7/2017
Polk County Commission won't fund Soil and Water Conservation District
2/7/2017
What would happen to Florida if the EPA really did go away?
2/7/2017
State may pump stormwater below ground to keep it out of Lake Okeechobee
2/3/2017
Obliterating EPA would create chaos, experts say
2/3/2017
North Fort Myers creek water tested after raw sewage spill
2/3/2017
SWFWMD reports gains in seagrass coverage in Sarasota Bay
2/3/2017
Seafood fans prepare to feast in Cortez
2/3/2017
In Florida, debate over pollution limits rages
2/3/2017
State may require licensing for kayaks, canoes, paddle boards
2/1/2017
MOTE debuts podcat: "Two Sea Fans"
1/31/2017
Changes in rainfall, temperature expected to transform coastal wetlands this century
1/31/2017
Public expresses mostly opposition to Mosaic mine expansion
1/31/2017
Court reinstates EPA rule to allow pumping dirty water unchecked
1/27/2017
Sea level rise symposium provides insight to island residents
1/27/2017
Water rules could be tightened even more in Cape Coral
1/27/2017
Lee County signals interest in Edison Farms
1/27/2017
Environmental groups want EPA to nix Florida’s new water standards
1/27/2017
Uncollected dog waste threatens SWFL waterways
1/27/2017
New group fighting to keep Lee County waterways clean
1/25/2017
John Cassani named Caloosahatchee Waterkeeper
1/25/2017
Neighbors gang up on Lee mine study
1/24/2017
Forum: Collaboration needed to counter looming water shortage
1/24/2017
Wild ride awaits for water issues under Trump
1/23/2017
UF/IFAS Extension offers Water Quality Seminar Series
1/20/2017
Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage plans, readies 35th commercial fishing festival
1/17/2017
Bill Belleville to be featured guest speaker at Highlands Hammock State Park
1/17/2017
Clean Water Network asks federal judge to force EPA’s hand
1/12/2017
WOW Festival: Many Family Activities Planned for Harns Marsh Event
1/12/2017
Annual Water Resources conference projects the future
1/12/2017
Prescribed fires planned throughout January in Southern CREW
1/4/2017
Changing tide on Fort Myers stormwater utility
1/3/2017
Florida judge tosses pollution notification rule
1/3/2017
Water quality a topic of interest at Captiva Community Panel
12/22/2016
Environmentalists will sue if Corps permits Florida phosphate mining
12/22/2016
Registration now open for biodiversity conference
12/22/2016
Tighter requirements sought for Environmental Regulation Commission
12/21/2016
FWC “Fishbrain” app to help FWC track nonnative freshwater fish
12/21/2016
Babcock/Webb WMA celebrates 75 years on January 21st
12/19/2016
Study said no red tide this year: what went wrong, why the science is still right
12/15/2016
Water quality speakers come together to discuss “Have we missed the boat?”
12/15/2016
EPA releases final report on impacts from hydraulic fracturing activities on drinking water
12/14/2016
New report to EPA highlights importance of citizen scientists
12/14/2016
Dec. 2016 issue of the Florida LAKEWATCH newsletter is available
12/14/2016
Fort Myers Beach town staff to deliver comprehensive stormwater utility review
12/14/2016
Fort Myers explores options for use of reclaimed water
12/14/2016
Alarming amount of human waste found in Charlotte County water
12/14/2016
Congress okays bill with Everglades plan to move Lake Okeechobee discharges south
12/12/2016
Crews work to replace damaged pipeline amid sewage spill
12/12/2016
WOTUS is ‘doomed’ under Trump, experts say
12/9/2016
12,000 gallons of wastewater reaches Charlotte County waterway
12/9/2016
Charlotte County schedules “Wastewater Educational Tours” for 2017
12/9/2016
Florida's water demand for development could double by 2070
12/9/2016
Rising seas could swallow Florida's tax base
12/9/2016
Drinking water safe but DEP faces criticism over sinkhole response
12/9/2016
Mote scientist awarded grant to study how iron influences harmful algal blooms
12/9/2016
Pollution notification plan continues to draw objections
12/9/2016
Mosaic, county officials quizzed on water safety
12/8/2016
Caloosahatchee River Citizens Association may become Calusa Waterkeeper
12/6/2016
Register now for Jan. 13th Southwest Florida Water Resources Conference
12/6/2016
Free climate change conference Monday Dec. 12th
12/6/2016
Florida Cattle Ranching topic of January 10th lecture
12/5/2016
Report on “Sustainability of the Estuary” available
12/1/2016
Sustainable Water Resources Roundtable to meet Dec. 14-15 at FGCU
11/18/2016
This Saturday: 17th Annual Charlotte Harbor Nature Festival
11/16/2016
Sponsors and exhibitors still needed for Charlotte Harbor Nature Festival
11/10/2016
1000 Friends of Florida hosts free "Water 2070" webinar Nov. 17th
11/10/2016
Hecker leaving Conservancy for director position at Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program
11/10/2016
Prescribed burns planned for Deer Prairie Creek and Schewe Tract
11/4/2016
Prescribed burns planned for Prairie/Shell Creek and Deep Creek preserves
11/4/2016
Caloosahatchee River Summit Draws Hundreds to Discuss Lake Okeechobee Releases
11/3/2016
Estero Bay documentary to premiere on WGCU Dec. 15
11/2/2016
Altered, Ailing River at Center of Ecology, Economy
10/27/2016
New Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation Marine Lab Construction to Begin Soon
10/27/2016
Aylesworth Foundation lures the best and brightest marine science students
10/27/2016
Science and Society Forum Nov. 3 at Mote in Sarasota
10/27/2016
FEMA gives Floridians more time to file Hermine flood insurance claims
10/27/2016
Mote awarded $500,000 NOAA grant to electronically monitor fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico
10/27/2016
Water Quality Perceptions Cost Lee County Businesses
10/25/2016
2017 CHNEP Calendar available
10/25/2016
Early-bird registration closing soon for Sustainable Communities Workshop
10/21/2016
After weather delays Charlotte County Water Expansion Pilot Project commences
10/21/2016
Sunrise Waterway Bridge Clearance reduced effective Oct. 31st
10/21/2016
Red Tide Report 10.6.16
10/18/2016
$600M project underway to improve water quality in the Caloosahatchee
10/14/2016
DEP announces Water-Quality Restoration Grant opportunities
10/14/2016
Mote Marine Lab among organizations monitoring red tide
10/13/2016
Free guided walks offered at Lee County beaches and preserves
10/13/2016
Public invited to review plan for Lee County’s Coastal Preserves
10/13/2016
Judge refuses to block changes to Florida's water quality standards
10/12/2016
Inventor’s UV treatment eliminates E. coli, fecal matter from Banana Lake sample
10/12/2016
Oct. 26th “Save Our Water” event is a sell-out
10/12/2016
Caloosahatchee/St. Lucie water releases not as bad as expected
10/11/2016
Volunteer trail guides needed at Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center
10/11/2016
September is Microplastics Awareness Month
10/11/2016
Charlotte Harbor Watershed Summit: Call for oral and poster presentations
10/3/2016
FGCU's floating classrooms return to coastal waterways
9/22/2016
Caloosahatchee Riverwatch ready for powerful change
9/21/2016
2016 already a “disaster” for Caloosahatchee watershed
9/21/2016
USDA describes $328M oil spill restoration plan for Gulf of Mexico
9/21/2016
CHNEP announces new Executive Director
9/21/2016
Water standards fight heads to appeals court
9/20/2016
New method detects low-dose impacts of human-made chemicals in water
9/15/2016
Senate advances water bill with $1.9B for Everglades, Florida algae bloom projects
9/14/2016
Florida’s losses from a big hurricane could reach a mind-blowing $200 billion
9/9/2016
Sen. Bill Nelson, South Florida leaders question Florida changing water pollution rules
9/9/2016
Coastal Cleanup Sept. 17th at Cedar Point Environmental Park
9/6/2016
Register by Sept. 27th for “Nonformal Environmental Education” workshop
9/6/2016
SWFWMD public meeting on MFL priority list Sept. 1st
8/29/2016
Lake Hollingsworth seawall construction to start Sept. 12th
8/29/2016
Mangroves in Punta Gorda canals to be trimmed Aug.29-Sep. 22
8/29/2016
New College students win archaeology grant
8/29/2016
Legal Challenges Mount Over New Water Standards
8/26/2016
Water Stewards Wanted for Sarasota County
8/26/2016
Cape Coral volunteers look to keep water quality safe
8/25/2016
Brain-eating amoeba common in Florida; researchers race for cure
8/25/2016
Public invited to review land management plan update for Lee County’s Hickory Swamp Preserve
8/24/2016
Fort Myers Beach Town Council approves stormwater facilities plan
8/24/2016
Volunteers needed in Lee County for National Public Lands Day
8/24/2016
SWFWMD schedules prescribed fires for Polk County
8/22/2016
SWFWMD to hold Aug. 23rd MFL workshop for Lake Eva in Haines City
8/22/2016
Lehigh Acres MSID projects provide water quality, storage aid
8/19/2016
Proceedings of 2014 CHNEP Watershed Summit now available online
8/19/2016
Mosaic wants more mining in East Manatee County
8/17/2016
Lee County eyes 600 acres for conservation
8/17/2016
SFWMD considers $46 million water storage proposals
8/17/2016
Work to replace Lee County’s Punta Rassa boat ramp to begin Aug. 22
8/15/2016
Register now for Feb. 23rd Mangrove Symposium
8/15/2016
Audio Tour Spotlights Local Watersheds
8/12/2016
CHNEP Micro-Grant applications due Sept. 7th
8/12/2016
Cape Coral residents, register now for Sept. 29 “Sustainability of the Estuary” workshop
8/10/2016
The Applebutter Express to Headline Sarasota Bay Water Festival November 1
8/10/2016
Public Meeting to Focus on Myakka Island Conservation Corridor
8/10/2016
Bondi adds Florida to lawsuit against federal wetland protections
8/10/2016
Hydrilla help needed from Florida LAKEWATCHers
8/10/2016
Save the Date: 5th Annual Scallopallooza will be Oct. 3, 2015
8/10/2016
The latest Florida LAKEWATCH Newsletter is available online
8/10/2016
Caloosahatchee River TMDL meeting Aug. 10th
8/9/2016
Venice well to be drilled along Intracostal Waterway
8/8/2016
DEP Report: Half of Florida lakes’ surface have “elevated” algae levels
8/8/2016
Read about all the news at Florida LAKEWATCH
8/8/2016
Gopher tortoise training Jan 13-16
8/8/2016
Get the latest news from Florida LAKEWATCH!
8/8/2016
Public Invited to Series of Workshops on Surplus Lands
8/8/2016
UF researchers: “Little janitor” merits attention in Florida springs' health debate
8/8/2016
Prescribed burns planned for Deep Creek Preserve in Desoto County
8/5/2016
Prescribed burns planned for Deer Prairie Creek Preserve and Schewe Tract
8/4/2016
Prescribed burns planned for Prairie/Shell Creek Preserve
8/4/2016
North Port, Sarasota County seeking vendors, sponsors for Myakkahatchee Creek Connector celebration
8/4/2016
Boaters, snorkelers needed for Pine Island Sound Scallop Search
8/4/2016
ERC signs off on controversial water standards
7/27/2016
SCCF to host public meeting on Caloosahatchee/IRL water quality data
7/27/2016
Cape Yacht Club beach reopens; no toxins in water
7/22/2016
Local Working Group meeting set to discuss resource concerns
7/21/2016
Public meetings scheduled to consider Critical Wildlife Areas (CWAs)
7/21/2016
Cape Coral pushes for clarity on beach closures
7/20/2016
UF/IFAS conducting Charlotte County water quality survey
7/19/2016
Study: More homes at risk of storm surge in Southwest Florida
7/19/2016
Polk stormwater projects ranked
7/19/2016
Civil Engineers: State Infrastructure Is Mediocre, But Improving
7/15/2016
Lehigh Acres MSID celebrates new name, accomplishments
7/14/2016
Environmental groups visiting DC to press for purchase of Lake O ag lands
7/14/2016
“Living shorelines” will get fast track to combat sea level rise
7/13/2016
July 15th is deadline for 2017 CHNEP calendar submissions
7/13/2016
Scores turn out for clean water on Fort Myers Beach
7/11/2016
Citizen scientists create DIY floating islands
7/11/2016
CHNEP partners asked to submit project information for annual EPA report
7/11/2016
Sarasota County seeks to strengthen volunteer base as hurricane season continues
7/8/2016
Turtle nesting breaks record midway through season
7/8/2016
CHNEP receives FWF Conservation Organization of the Year award
7/8/2016
Public workshops on Manatee Protection Plan July 12th & 14th
7/7/2016
Register now through Aug. 30th for free Conservation Lands Workshop
6/29/2016
Sanibel Island seeing negative effects from Lake Okeechobee discharges
6/29/2016
Mote Marine Lab reminds area residents to be kind to Marine Life this Independence Day
6/29/2016
State leaders meet in Fort Myers to discuss ‘Lake O’ releases
6/23/2016
Fort Myers Beach town council on board with stormwater facility plan
6/23/2016
Sarasota County hosting open houses for FEMA flood map changes
6/7/2016
Solving disinfection byproducts led to unintended consequences
6/1/2016
Winter Haven Commission approves money to treat Lake Conine, approves development on Lake Eloise
6/1/2016
Wildflower Preserve project to enhance Lemon Bay
5/27/2016
Deal would preserve ranch near Myakka River
5/25/2016
Suncoast Reef Rovers clean Venice Pier
5/24/2016
Army Corps suspends swimming activities at Franklin Recreation Area
5/23/2016
Estero endorses proposed $13.7 million state conservation project
5/23/2016
Estero River dangers to be cleared
5/17/2016
CHNEP recruiting for new director
5/16/2016
Public blasts DEP over new water toxics limits
5/16/2016
Learn about “Florida’s Maritime Past” this summer
5/16/2016
Mark your calendar for Battle on the Blueway
5/16/2016
Study: Efficient fixtures have cut U.S. indoor water use 22% since 1999
5/13/2016
Cape Coral objects to North Fort Myers injection well
5/13/2016
Southwest Weirs project officially gets started
5/13/2016
Florida Springs and Aquifer Protection Act now adopted
5/13/2016
Paradise lost, found in Southwest Florida seagrass
5/12/2016
Emergency Management Disaster Planning Guides Available at Libraries and Public Buildings
5/3/2016
DEP authorizes construction of Lake Hicpochee Hydrologic Enhancement Project
4/28/2016
SWFWMD reports gains in seagrass coverage in Charlotte Harbor
4/28/2016
Sixth Circuit Will Not Rehear Venue Question in Clean Water Act Rule Dispute
4/26/2016
Florida Clean Water Network files notice of intent to sue Cape Coral
4/26/2016
Lee County funds $1 million wastewater storage, recovery well study
4/25/2016
Six years after Deepwater Horizon oil spill, USF Researchers see path forward
4/20/2016
Vegetables irrigated with treated wastewater expose consumers to drugs
4/19/2016
Future of Cape Coral’s Chiquita Lock on hold
4/18/2016
Public meeting focuses on future of North Port’s Little Salt Spring
4/15/2016
Higher bills, ‘contamination’ concerns in Cape Coral water dispute
4/14/2016
$600M reservoir could hurt rather than help, scientists say
4/12/2016
How Many Straws?
4/7/2016
USDA Seeks Partner Proposals to Protect and Restore Critical Wetlands
4/7/2016
New pipelines shore up region’s water supply coverage
4/7/2016
Catch nonnative freshwater fish, get the chance to win prizes
4/5/2016
April 12th Mote Science Cafe in Boca Grande focuses on beneficial bacteria
4/5/2016
FGCU show ‘Curious Kids’ culls kudos
4/4/2016
USF Marine Science researchers discover ways to improve red tide predictions
3/31/2016
Help plan the 2017 Charlotte Harbor Watershed Summit!
3/31/2016
Schedule announced for First Annual SeagrassFest Apr. 30
3/29/2016
38 Florida locations among sites military will check for water contamination
3/29/2016
Public meeting Wed. on Caloosahatchee Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP)
3/29/2016
Public Meeting Wed. on Western Everglades Basin Management Action Plan
3/28/2016
UF/IFAS study: Water conservation important to many; only some take action
3/23/2016
Applications sought in Florida for Regional Conservation Partnership Program
3/23/2016
Department of Environmental Protection will give presentation to Cape Coral on Fort Myers discharges
3/23/2016
In first-of-a-kind summit, White House rallies corporate investment in water supplies
3/23/2016
SW Audubon hosts CREW Bird Rookery Swamp hike this Saturday
3/22/2016
SWFWMD schedules prescribed fires for Sarasota, Desoto, Charlotte Counties, March–June
3/21/2016
Sea rise could force millions in Florida to adapt or flee, study finds
3/15/2016
SFWMD Starts Filling New Reservoir With Lake Okeechobee Water
3/14/2016
Online survey asks business owners to report on Lake O impacts
3/10/2016
Want to create a healthier waterfront? Attend the FREE "Living at the Lakes" workshop Mar. 30th
3/10/2016
House, Senate reach budget deal that includes additional $21M for water projects
3/9/2016
Wastewater Educational Tours Scheduled for Spring 2016
3/8/2016
Charlotte County tops list of highest water bills in 2015
3/4/2016
Mayors take water quality issue to Washington
3/1/2016
Nelson, Clawson discuss Southwest Florida water woes
3/1/2016
Charlotte County Utilities to offer educational tours
2/26/2016
Restoration project to close portions of CREW Preserve
2/26/2016
Charlotte County urges vigilance against Zika virus threat
2/25/2016
Charlotte County consents to water authority pipeline
2/25/2016
Concerned captains make Tallahassee their first step
2/25/2016
Sanibel council adopts water quality initiatives
2/25/2016
Study: Loop Current may help scientists predict red tide blooms
2/25/2016
Cape Coral: DEP needs to stop Fort Myers discharges
2/24/2016
NASA: Decade of rising seas slowed by land soaking up extra water
2/19/2016
USGS: Algal toxins detected in one-third of streams assessed in 5 southeastern states
2/18/2016
Obama proposing clean-water cuts amid Flint outcry
2/17/2016
Corps OKs plan to move more water into Everglades National Park
2/17/2016
Caloosahatchee Riverwatch joins Waterkeeper Alliance
2/15/2016
Governor propose increasing Lake O water discharge to Everglades National Park
2/12/2016
South Charlotte County manages future growth, water needs
2/12/2016
DEP announces water-quality restoration grant opportunities
2/12/2016
Southeast states win coastal resilience grant
2/12/2016
Florida Lake Management Society announces spring workshop
2/9/2016
Punta Gorda Isles canal cut-through route chosen
2/8/2016
Bill Nelson blasts proposal to allow offshore drilling near Florida coast
2/8/2016
Cape Coral City Council approves deep injection well
2/5/2016
Army Corps to double planned water discharge from Lake Okeechobee
2/5/2016
Standing water leftover from storms raises mosquito concerns
2/3/2016
Fort Myers Beach residents to pay stormwater utility fee
2/3/2016
Farm water hits SWFL, leaves coast brown, murky
2/3/2016
Save the Date: 2016 NALMS monitoring conference
2/3/2016
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces over $20 Million in Grants to Conserve Coastal Wetlands
2/3/2016
Register now for coastal climate adaptation workshop Feb. 23-25
2/1/2016
Emergency Lake pumping started Wednesday, polluted water coming to Fort Myers
1/29/2016
Save the date for 2016 Charlotte Harbor Nature Festival
1/29/2016
NCCOS research transitions GrouperChek to commercialization
1/28/2016
Florida mayors to Rubio: We’re going under, take climate change seriously
1/28/2016
CHNEP's Mosaic Phosphate Reclamation Tour: Register now
1/28/2016
New water law will affect everyone who uses water in Florida
1/28/2016
Water Association says new treatment facilities are in the works
1/25/2016
Clean Water State Revolving Fund provides more than $375M in loans to Florida communities
1/25/2016
Calling All Juvenile Tarpon Anglers!
1/22/2016
Obama vetoes GOP attempt to block water rule
1/21/2016
Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve awarded $250K for restoration project
1/20/2016
Florida DEP to hold public meetings on water quality assessments
1/20/2016
State says yes to Bonita water quality project
1/20/2016
Group Signs Off On New Babcock Ranch Preserve Management Plan
1/20/2016
Districts extend deadline to submit applications for $4 million in cost-share funding
1/20/2016
FGCU panelist: 'Water is the new oil'
1/20/2016
Environmental groups want Scott to veto water bill
1/20/2016
Yellow Fever Creek Preserve gets a new plan
1/20/2016
SFWMD Awards Contract for Corkscrew Ecosystem Restoration Project
1/20/2016
Donations needed for upcoming Roadways and Waterways Community Celebration in February
1/13/2016
Stormwater fee surging toward vote
1/13/2016
SKYWARN Severe Weather Spotter Training Opportunity
1/11/2016
Formation of Polk water authority still underway
1/8/2016
El Niño expected to dump more rain on Southwest Florida
1/8/2016
Upcoming classes on environmentally friendly gardening
1/5/2016
Monthly Fisheries Forum Jan. 21
1/5/2016
Sarasota Bay Estuary Program announces 2016 Bay Wise Kayak Tours
1/4/2016
New water policy expected to flow in session
1/4/2016
Congress backs bill banning microbeads in soap, body wash
12/22/2015
Districts ready to fund $4 million in water conservation projects
12/22/2015
Community group to join lawsuit over southeastern Lee County development
12/21/2015
Improvements begin at Lee County’s Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve
12/21/2015
Happy Holidays from CHNEP!
12/18/2015
Public comment invited on Babcock Ranch Preserve management plans
12/18/2015
Water quality consortium targets red tide
12/18/2015
Report: Stormwater and graywater valid water sources, but guidelines for use are needed
12/18/2015
GAO: EPA broke law when it used social media to promote WOTUS
12/15/2015
UWM scientist develops new way to find age of drinking water
12/15/2015
Estero River being choked by “Florida Holly”
12/15/2015
Venice Museum exhibit highlights city planning, “New Urbanism”
12/14/2015
DIY library movement comes to southwest Florida, with help from CHNEP
12/14/2015
Water woes lurk as saltwater moves inland, upward
12/14/2015
Decision on Fort Myers Beach stormwater fees postponed
12/14/2015
Red Tide plaguing nine Gulf Coast counties in Florida
12/14/2015
Red Tide bloom kills fish and leaves some Pinellas beachgoers coughing
12/10/2015
While environmentalists criticize water policy plans, they draw defender in Putnam
12/10/2015
Florida Groups Thankful for Clean Water Protections
12/7/2015
FDEP issues final, Senate-mandated report on water reuse
12/4/2015
Corps to increase flows from Lake O to Caloosahatchee
12/4/2015
NOAA announces $4 million in funding to build coastal resilience
12/3/2015
Florida League of Cities, Stormwater Association Challenge EPA Waters of the US Rule
12/3/2015
New NOAA Guidance Promotes Living Shorelines for Improving Habitats
12/3/2015
Scott administration helped keep scathing EPA pipeline report out of legal challenge
12/3/2015
Oyster restoration important in aiding water quality
12/3/2015
Two public meetings planned for Parks Master Plan discussion
12/3/2015
The Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council is moving
11/25/2015
Gov. Scott wants more staffing cuts in health, environment
11/25/2015
New Gulf Coast Vulnerability Assessment Released
11/24/2015
Fish killed by red tide litter Sanibel's shores
11/24/2015
DEP welcomes new director of water policy
11/24/2015
Babcock Ranch Preserve Public Meeting
11/24/2015
New high school in Bonita Springs may be built on conservation land
11/18/2015
Free Kids Fishing Clinic - Dec. 12 in Punta Gorda
11/17/2015
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Announces Projects
11/17/2015
Red Tide Report 11-13-15
11/17/2015
Shocking new way to get the salt out
11/17/2015
Snook shindig fishing tournament postponed until spring 2016
11/17/2015
New underwater robot “Genie” deployed to monitor harmful algae and more
11/17/2015
102 SBEP Bay Guardian Volunteers Enhance Bioswale at Celery Fields
11/10/2015
Red Tide Report 11-6-15
11/10/2015
Southwest Florida Mayors join forces to Hire Water Lobbyist
11/10/2015
Microplastics: A macro threat
11/9/2015
Global warming's fingerprints are all over recent extreme weather, research shows
11/9/2015
House subcommittee chair cautions against sea level rise “speculation”
11/6/2015
Senate measure to stop water rule advances
11/5/2015
USF Biologist Discovers Secret to Highly Efficient Swimming in Certain Animals, Such as Jellyfish
11/5/2015
Lee County wants $28M from state for wastewater plant upgrades
11/5/2015
Renovations set for Lee County’s Pine Island Commercial Marina boat launching facility
11/4/2015
Position available for Volunteer Oyster Habitat Monitoring Coordinator
11/3/2015
Climate Adaptation Training for Communities
11/3/2015
USF researchers develop off grid NEWgenerator to treat waste around globe
11/3/2015
SBEP provides update on tidal creek study
11/3/2015
Red tide confirmed in Florida: What you need to know
11/2/2015
Curious Kids Nominated for an Emmy!
10/28/2015
EPA objects to portions of Sabal Trail pipeline, calls for re-routing
10/27/2015
Red tide bloom intensifies off SWFL
10/27/2015
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Pushes For Water Policy
10/27/2015
UF/IFAS-developed app saves significant water and money
10/27/2015
Participate in the 'HalloWeed' invasive plant count
10/27/2015
Florida Lake Management Society Fall 2015 Workshop
10/26/2015
Red tide reported along Gulf Coast beaches
10/16/2015
NOAA Predicts Wetter, Cooler Winter driven by El Nino
10/16/2015
Critics say budget cuts, hand-picked leaders have hurt water management districts
10/16/2015
Sarasota Dolphin Research Program celebrates 45th anniversary
10/16/2015
SWFWMD schedules prescribed fires for Sarasota County
10/16/2015
SWFWMD schedules prescribed fires for DeSoto, Charlotte Counties
10/16/2015
Storing water and restoring wetlands
10/14/2015
Youth Summit Empowers the Next Generation of Ocean Conservationists
10/14/2015
Putnam wants water policy passed
10/13/2015
CHNEP: Help guide the program's future
10/13/2015
Ralph Montgomery, 1947-2015
10/9/2015
Water watchdogs sound the alarm on nitrogen pollution
10/8/2015
Governor Scott Announces Distribution of Over $82 Million for Springs Restoration Projects Across FL
10/6/2015
Trail guide training
10/6/2015
Southwest Florida scientists tracking changes in Red Tide algae counts
10/1/2015
Researchers monitor seagrass in Caloosahatchee
10/1/2015
Volunteers plant thousands of mangroves in north Cape
10/1/2015
Ag commissioner: Florida needs water fix now before it faces crisis
10/1/2015
West Central Florida under weather service flood watch
10/1/2015
Environmental Education Workshop
9/30/2015
Bonita Springs fracking ban triggers backlash
9/29/2015
SBEP Bay Guardians to complete project at Grassy Point Preserve
9/29/2015
Conversations at The Crocker Opens 4th Season With the Story of the Myakka River
9/29/2015
Florida needs $16.5 billion for drinking water infrastructure
9/28/2015
South Florida water managers approve $750 million budget
9/23/2015
Green sea turtle nesting breaks local record
9/23/2015
New Sunshine State Maps Add U.S. Forest Service Data
9/21/2015
Executive director of St. Johns Riverkeeper criticizes Central Florida Water Supply Plan
9/21/2015
EPA is designating Sept. 21-25 as “SepticSmart Week”
9/21/2015
Florida Sea Grant awarded grant to raise awareness about microplastics in Florida waters
9/18/2015
South Florida water district chief of staff resigns
9/8/2015
Heavy rains causing problems on the Caloosahatchee River
9/8/2015
Sarasota County seeks authority of mangrove enforcement
9/8/2015
Multi-agency meeting helps identify countywide projects
9/3/2015
Snook Harvest Season begins September 1st
9/2/2015
Pine Island Scallop Count Gives Mixed Results
9/1/2015
EPA: Clean water rule in effect despite court ruling
9/1/2015
Sea Level Solutions Center launches
9/1/2015
Is too much fresh water used to irrigate Florida lawns?
8/27/2015
Carlos Beruff resigns from SWFWMD board
8/27/2015
Peninsular Florida in “cone of uncertainty” for Tropical Storm Ericka
8/27/2015
Prepare now for tropical storms and hurricanes
8/27/2015
New sea level-rise handbook highlights science and models for non-scientists
8/27/2015
Webinar on August 27 to provide more details on the Clean Water Rule
8/25/2015
Public meetings scheduled to discuss DEP water quality prioritization and assessment efforts
8/25/2015
SFWMD study shows importance of CDOM to Caloosahatchee River water quality
8/25/2015
Volunteers needed for National Public Lands Day
8/24/2015
Bonita Springs to consider bioreactor to treat runoff
8/20/2015
Apply now for CHNEP Public Outreach grants and Micro-Grants
8/20/2015
DEP accepting comments on water reclamation/reuse study; meeting and webinar Aug. 20th
8/18/2015
Public invited to give input on Pine Lake Preserve Management Plan
8/18/2015
Register now for CHNEP Retreat on Friday, Sept. 11th
8/18/2015
Flooding plagues construction on Peace River Trail
8/17/2015
Polk water summit 1st step in forming countywide municipal cooperative
8/17/2015
New insights on hurricane intensity, pollution transport
8/7/2015
SWFWMD approves plan to protect Peace River flow
7/31/2015
Tide turns for bay scallops, restoration continues in Tarpon Bay
7/31/2015
Love for the lowly shellfish
7/30/2015
District Approves Proposed Millage Rate
7/29/2015
Florida leads nation in property at risk from climate change
7/29/2015
August-September SCCF Member Update
7/29/2015
Water Supply Co-op OK'd on Busy Day for Lakeland Commission
7/27/2015
CHNEP Conservation Lands Workshop (Sept. 10): Register now!
7/17/2015
FWC Enlists Gulf Reef Fish Anglers to Provide Data
7/16/2015
Entries sought for CHNEP song contest
7/14/2015
Fort Myers company honored by EPA in Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge
7/13/2015
CHNEP Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting: August 12, 2015
7/13/2015
Blue crab trap closure in South-S.W. Florida starts Friday
7/10/2015
Rookery Bay, Estero Bay Preserves seeking volunteers
7/10/2015
Submit your artwork for the CHNEP 2016 calendar
7/9/2015
It’s all about keeping it clean: Progress made in effort to improve Lakeland lakes
7/6/2015
Scott vetoes money for controversial water-farming projects
7/6/2015
Bonita Springs fracking ban clears hurdle
7/6/2015
DEP announces web-based map that identifies beach accesses and amenities
7/6/2015
Study: One-third of big groundwater basins in distress
7/6/2015
Register now for CHNEP Behavior Change workshop
7/6/2015
Polk commissioners okay two SWFWMD agreements
6/30/2015
Lionfish Derby at Mote
6/25/2015
Bonita Springs City Council passes resolution aimed at groundwater protection and recharge
6/25/2015
Skip The Fertilizer to Protect Our Fun!
6/24/2015
Volunteers sought for July scallop search
6/22/2015
FWC to meet June 23-25 in Sarasota
6/18/2015
Volunteers needed for Lee County oyster reef construction
6/15/2015
CHEC offers summer camp for area students
6/12/2015
App will show level of algae in water
6/8/2015
Walton Ranch ribbon-cutting set for June 8
6/4/2015
Sarasota Bay Guardians Host Volunteer Event - Siesta Key Beach
6/4/2015
House Passes Posey-Murphy Bipartisan Plan to Help Estuaries with Critical Needs
6/4/2015
Experts tie hurricane changes to climate change
6/4/2015
Long-term prognosis for Florida manatees improves
5/21/2015
CFWI planning documents available for review/comment; public meetings scheduled
5/8/2015
Updated Floodplain Maps available at Open Houses throughout Polk County
5/5/2015
“Managing Florida’s aquifers” will be topic of fall professional conference
5/1/2015
Burnt Store Isles Inlet lock undergoing maintenance
4/30/2015
House Speaker says water bills closer, advisory council could be sticking point
4/30/2015
USGS issues revised framework for hydrogeology of Floridan Aquifer
4/30/2015
SWFWMD water permit data show that Gasparilla Islanders are conservation-minded
4/29/2015
DOI, EPA, NOAA announce initiative to prepare natural resources for climate change
4/28/2015
“A Rising Tide Affects Us All”: 2015 Southwest Florida Sea Level Rise Summit
4/28/2015
2015 AWRA scholarship and educational grant applications now being accepted
4/28/2015
Register for this Saturday's volunteer event at Robinson Preserve
4/28/2015
Sarasota Bay Estuary Program announces two Blue Dolphin Award winners
4/28/2015
Mural Dedication Ceremony at Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve
4/24/2015
Aquatic Preserve volunteers contribute to comprehensive water monitoring of Charlotte Harbor
4/22/2015
Blackburn Point Park grand opening celebration set for April 29
4/22/2015
Volunteer for Project EAGLE Lakes Cleanup this Saturday, Apr. 25
4/21/2015
Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program is hosting three programs: Register now
4/20/2015
Multiple satellite eyes to track algal threat to U.S. freshwater
4/7/2015
Volunteers needed for 2015 Seagrass Survey in Sarasota Bay
4/7/2015
CHNEP Technical Advisory Committee to meet April 9th in North Port
4/3/2015
Lots of baby scallops found at Mote restoration site in Sarasota Bay
4/3/2015
Public celebration of the life and legacy or Dr. Eugenie Clark announced
4/1/2015
Save the date: National Monitoring Conference, May 2-6, 2016
3/26/2015
From coastlines to the Everglades, researchers tackle sea level rise
3/26/2015
‘Low risk’ contamination sites to get fresh scrutiny under DEP plan
3/26/2015
CHNEP Subcommittee to Review Water Atlas Water Quality & Water Clarity Tools
3/23/2015
Tom Adams Bridge Maintenance
3/20/2015
Siesta key sand sculpting event raises $20,000 for sea turtles
3/20/2015
Residents and business owners urged to keep grass clippings out of roadway
3/20/2015
Public input sought on FWC permit request for lake restoration
3/20/2015
State loans $71M to Cape Coral for utility expansion
3/18/2015
Submit your artwork for the CHNEP 2016 calendar
3/16/2015
State of the Bay: Beach back waters show improvement
3/12/2015
Mark your calendar for Battle on the Blueway
3/12/2015
Sarasota County seeking nominations for naming of Walton Ranch site
3/11/2015
Volunteers needed for Bay Guardians cleanup at Bowlees Creek March 28th
3/6/2015
Results of 2014 harmful algal bloom state survey released
3/4/2015
FGCU professor wins international award for career in wetland research and education
3/2/2015
UF survey: Floridians want to conserve water, but only if it doesn’t cost too much
2/26/2015
Join the Charlotte County Great American Clean Up March 7th
2/17/2015
CHNEP Technical Advisory Committee to meet Feb. 12th in North Port
2/9/2015
DEP adopts restoration goals for four lakes in the Peace River Basin
2/6/2015
Help is available for neighborhood pond maintenance
2/5/2015
Eco-Voice looks to the future: An update
2/5/2015
Join SBEP Bay Guardians at air potato round-up on Feb. 7th
2/4/2015
Sunrise beach walks return Feb. 4th to Siesta and Nokomis Beaches
2/3/2015
EPA Climate Ready Water Utilities Initiative releases storm surge inundation map and scenarios
2/3/2015
Lee County rainfall data now available on the Water Atlas
1/30/2015
CHNEP Micro-Grants are now available
1/30/2015
Celebrate Sarasota's water oral history at annual screening Jan. 29th
1/29/2015
SFWMD Approves Reservoir Construction to Boost Caloosahatchee Water Storage
1/21/2015
FREE conservation landscaping workshop and native plant sale Feb. 21st
1/16/2015
King tide photo exhibit opens 5-month tour
1/14/2015
Prescribed burns in Deer Prairie Creek Preserve and Schewe Preserve from now through March
1/13/2015
Prescribed burns planned for Deep Creek Preserve through March
1/13/2015
Prescribed burns planned for Prairie/Shell Creek Preserve through March
1/13/2015
Searching for the ‘Heartbreak Turtle’ addresses Kemp’s Ridley turtle’s tale
1/8/2015
2015 Florida Artificial Reef Summit announced by SeaGrant
1/7/2015
6th Annual Air Potato Mega-Raid on January 24th!
1/7/2015
Conservation Forum: Moving Forward with Moving Water South
1/6/2015
Ainger Fishing Pier Will be Closed Dec.-May for Improvements
12/8/2014
Amendment 1’s passage opens floodgate of questions on water
12/3/2014
Coast Guard flies 193 rare sea turtles from freezing Cape Cod to Florida
12/1/2014
USF College of Marine Science Awarded $20.2M for Gulf Oil Spill Research
12/1/2014
SWFWMD to perform prescribed burns in Sarasota, Charlotte, Desoto Counties in Nov.-Dec.
11/12/2014
DEP’s Florida Coastal Office debuts interactive map of Aquatic Preserves
11/10/2014
FREE Green Industries BMP Class–Ft. Myers Nov. 19th
11/6/2014
Challenges to Our Local Environment, Past and Present
11/4/2014
Public invited to 15th annual Charlotte Harbor Nature Festival
11/4/2014
As Infrastructure Crumbles, Trillions of Gallons of Water Lost
11/3/2014
Red tide detected offshore of Sanibel Island
10/27/2014
Two WPA-era bridges get new life in Polk County
10/27/2014
Red Bug Slough to celebrate restoration
10/17/2014
Florida-Friendly Native Landscape program Oct. 28th
10/14/2014
Ponce De Leon Inlet dredging will continue through December
10/14/2014
Near-record sea turtle nesting concludes on Longboat Key through Venice beaches
10/14/2014
IFAS/Lee County to offer pesticide education seminar Nov. 13th
10/14/2014
DEP partners with Fort Myers on golf course stormwater treatment project
10/14/2014
Charlotte County Utilities Receives Grant for East and West Spring Lakes
10/10/2014
New Study Finds Steep Increase in East Coast High-Tide Floods
10/10/2014
Lee County Conservation 20/20 topic of Oct. 16th meeting
10/9/2014
DEP Provides $900,000 to Punta Gorda for water supply project
10/9/2014
Report: Worldwide mangrove destruction costs up to $42 billion in economic damages annually
10/9/2014
Register now for free "Living at the Lakes" classes
10/8/2014
EPA extends comment period on contentious waterways rule
10/7/2014
Photographer Clyde Butcher, local water resource experts to appear at Sarasota Bay Water Festival
10/7/2014
Caloosahatchee/Wetland forum on Oct. 14th
10/6/2014
Sunshine State Survey: Water is environmental issue of greatest concern to voters
10/3/2014
Floating chapel leaves St. Petersburg, anchors in historic Cortez
10/3/2014
Sanibel Island wildlife being threatened by deadly disease
10/2/2014
It’s time for the annual LeBarge Historical Cruise and Tour
10/2/2014
Mote receives NOAA grant for marine animal rescue and rehabilitation
9/26/2014
District to hold public workshop on priority list
9/26/2014
UN Summit On Climate Change In New York City
9/25/2014
Water main repairs prompt boil water advisory in Venice
9/25/2014
US Fish & Wildlife Service conservation grants include $750K for wildlife on Florida beaches
9/10/2014
DEP solicits project submissions for water quality restoration grants
9/8/2014
Conservation Partners Sign MOA for Deepwater Horizon Project Tracker
9/2/2014
State of Florida considering water-quality credit trading program
8/28/2014
Register by Sept. 2nd for Conservation Lands Workshop
8/28/2014
Plastic a serious threat to our oceans, seas, and waterways
8/27/2014
Recreational Bay Scallop Season Opening Soon
8/27/2014
FIU and SFWMD Partner to Study Nitrogen in Caloosahatchee River
8/27/2014
Webcast on Green Infrastructure and Smart Growth
8/27/2014
See the Sea Monsters at Traveling Exhibit
8/26/2014
Restoring Florida Bay: Sponges the foundation for thriving ecosystem
8/25/2014
Sea Level Rise and Climate Change Survey
8/25/2014
650 acres of conservation land approved for acquisition by ARC
8/18/2014
Mote and FWC release snook into Sarasota Bay
8/18/2014
DEP approves three first-magnitude spring systems to SWIM priority list
8/18/2014
Registration open for “Water Words that Work” training
8/18/2014
Learn to be a fishing guide or charter captain Sept. 9th
8/14/2014
Be safe... Be aware of rip currents this summer!
8/13/2014
Health officials urge awareness of potential bacteria in coastal waters
8/11/2014
Volunteer help needed for Punta Gorda oyster reef restoration project
8/8/2014
Public workshops scheduled for estuary NNC and water quality credit trading
8/8/2014
Mote Marine Lab robots help researchers, forecasters monitor red tide bloom
8/7/2014
80 mile-long red tide bloom still evident in northeast Gulf of Mexico
8/4/2014
Webinar will address spread of aquatic invasive species by recreational boaters
8/1/2014
Learn to Get Rid of the Bully Air Potato!
8/1/2014
USF & UF approved for grants to support climate resilience and “green infrastructure”
8/1/2014
SBEP announces press conference at the federal building August 26
7/31/2014
USGS study: Nesting Gulf sea turtles feed in waters filled with threats
7/31/2014
FGCU ArtLab Opens “Death of a River” on Aug. 14
7/30/2014
EPA encourages homeowners to care for their septic systems
7/30/2014
Recycling rates In Florida continue to climb
7/30/2014
Average “dead zone” predicted for Gulf of Mexico
7/30/2014
Project at Selby Gardens recognizes importance of bay health
7/30/2014
To better combat lionfish invasion, FWC has new rules
7/29/2014
Cape Coral Utilities seeks customers to volunteer for water sampling project
7/29/2014
Volunteers needed for 5th Annual Pine Island Sound Scallop Search
7/28/2014
Research team contributes to the management of South Florida coastal environments
7/25/2014
Poll: 7 out of 10 Florida voters concerned about climate change, back EPA action plan
7/25/2014
Report: Less nitrogen ending up in Polk lakes
7/25/2014
"Don’t Feed The Monster!" video uses humor to educate about proper fertilizer use
7/23/2014
"Don’t Feed The Monster!" video uses humor to educate about proper fertilizer use
7/23/2014
First SFWMD-sponsored Caloosahatchee Community Forum August 8th
7/22/2014
Gulf Stream gold: Mining green energy from Atlantic currents
7/21/2014
Lee County Conservation 20/20 program likely to change
7/21/2014
A call for environmental project ideas
7/17/2014
Sarasota Bay Estuary Program Releases Sea Level Rise Brochure
7/17/2014
Learn how to protect drinking water from HABS at July 16th webinar
7/10/2014
Deadline July 15th to submit photos for 2015 CHNEP Calendar
7/8/2014
County Ordinances Prohibit Using Fertilizers with Nitrogen and Phosphorus through September 30
7/8/2014
Residents From Across The State Create Support Organizations For Aquatic Preserves
7/8/2014
Sarasota Bay Estuary Program Announces Recipients of 2014 Bay Partners Grant Program
7/8/2014
Lakes Park Water Quality Restoration Project Earns Award
7/8/2014
Dolphin Death Is A Reminder To Protect Marine Life
7/7/2014
2014 Great Bay Scallop Search - Lemon Bay & Gasparilla Sound
7/2/2014
Congress approves funding for research on toxic algae
6/25/2014
Take advantage of tax holiday to purchase hurricane supplies
6/12/2014
Lee County fertilizer rules now in effect
6/12/2014
Obama Signs $12.3 Billion Water Projects Bill
6/12/2014
FDEP's Deepwater Horizon restoration projects website updated
6/2/2014
Great white shark tracked to Florida coast
5/27/2014
2014 Charlotte County Disaster Planning Guide available at libraries and public buildings
5/27/2014
New FWC Lionfish app to be unveiled May 28
5/27/2014
USGS: Study Aids Water Managers Battling Saltwater Intrusion
5/23/2014
Do you know what to do if you hook a pelican?
5/19/2014
Oil company drilling in sanctuary fined $25K for violation that could be fracking
4/29/2014
New springs bill revised to remove language objectionable to ag groups, home builders
4/22/2014
FIU Professors Win Grant For Sea-Level Rise Project
4/22/2014
Free Webinar on Water Quality
4/21/2014
Register now for "Ag Module 2014: Innovation in the Water Space"
4/18/2014
Public meeting April 22nd to discuss Sunshine Lake/Sunrise Waterway
4/15/2014
Lee County officials discuss water-quality issues in Tallahassee
4/15/2014
Manatee County Commission approves repair work on Lake Manatee dam
4/9/2014
Sarasota County & North Port issue RFP seeking operator for Warm Mineral springs
4/9/2014
Sharks sense prey in surprising ways during pioneering study
4/9/2014
Senate committee approves estuary reauthorization bill
4/7/2014
Environmentalists fight proposed bill that reduces local control of water resources
4/3/2014
New! Learn about oyster and beach monitoring programs in Sarasota County
4/2/2014
Federal judge rules Okeechobee pumping illegal
3/31/2014
House, Senate differ sharply over agricultural water spending in their budget proposals
3/26/2014
Modeling study adds evidence that oil compounds traveled to West Florida Shelf
3/24/2014
Reprise of Oral History program April 7th in Laurel
3/21/2014
FWC asks public to report horseshoe crab sightings
3/19/2014
March 14th is deadline to register for Charlotte Harbor Watershed Summit
3/13/2014
Bacteria no match for deep Floridan Aquifer
3/13/2014
President's budget request again slashes federal water infrastructure funding
3/10/2014
Environmental groups to challenge federal ruling allowing state water quality rules
3/7/2014
Expert Says Public/Private Water Storage Projects Could Ease Florida's Water Woes
3/6/2014
New Tidal Stream Assessment Project Results
3/5/2014
Florida's water woes are seen as urgent – except in the House
3/3/2014
‘Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!’ weekend offers angling fun in Matlacha
2/27/2014
Ex-governor, scientist, attorney look at springs’ future
2/27/2014
Event focuses on Warm Mineral Springs
2/27/2014
Teacher, Student grants available for Florida Lake Management Society conference
2/24/2014
DEP to hold public meetings for input on water restoration work plans
2/24/2014
FDEP solicits new requests for water quality restoration grants
2/24/2014
Development bill clears another committee stop despite counties' opposition
2/20/2014
Lee officials ask SFWMD for more flexibility in water releases
2/20/2014
FWC to host Gulf Offshore Recreational Fishing Permit Proposal Workshops
2/20/2014
Former Sen. Bob Graham details opposition to latest Patronis permitting bill
2/19/2014
Water rally draws 200 while speakers promote issue as bipartisan
2/19/2014
SFWMD Expo and Vendor Fair Offers How-tos for Water Conservation
2/19/2014
Suite of west coast projects to benefit Caloosahatchee Basin
2/18/2014
Artists wanted for next Charlotte Harbor Estuary calendar
2/18/2014
"Reclaimed" water study bill causes heartburn for Audubon Florida
2/18/2014
Southwest Florida Watershed Council to Meet Feb. 20th at FGCU
2/17/2014
Paleo plants, alligators topic of next CREW Strolling Science seminars
2/17/2014
SWFWMD schedules winter prescribed fires for DeSoto, Charlotte Counties
2/13/2014
Legislation must provide schedules, funding for springs, scientist says
2/12/2014
Experience the historic Caloosahatchee with Oxbow & Riverlore Cruises
2/12/2014
House Speaker Weatherford: No big water policy this year
2/10/2014
Newest crop of Sarasota Oral Histories now available on Water Atlas
2/10/2014
Associated Industries of Florida forming coalition on water issues while Simmons seeks consensus
2/7/2014
EPA updates National Stormwater Calculator tool, factoring in climate change
2/6/2014
Three First-Magnitude Spring Systems Added to SWFWMD Priority List
2/6/2014
Sarasota Bay Estuary Program Accepting Applications for Bay Partner Grants
2/6/2014
24 groups sign letter objecting to draft springs legislation
2/6/2014
FDEP partners with local governments to fund water projects
2/6/2014
Landscaping at SW Florida Regional Planning Council featured in "Back Ten Feet"
1/31/2014
Regional Water Supply Plan Comment Period Extended
1/31/2014
Register now for Feb. 13th "Stormwater Utilities in Florida" webinar
1/31/2014
CHNEP Director Lisa Beever to speak Feb. 4th in Pine Island
1/30/2014
EPA awards almost $9M in grants for water quality improvement research
1/30/2014
Sign Up For Environmental Spring Cleaning In Polk
1/29/2014
Book explains science, politics of Florida sinkholes
1/28/2014
NASA premiers unique film about water for spherical screens
1/28/2014
SBEP Bay Guardian volunteers complete project at Arlington Park
1/28/2014
Water issues topic of Jan. 29th program
1/23/2014
FIU professors make documentary about sea level rise
1/22/2014
Native landscaping at RPC building featured by Back Ten Feet
1/22/2014
Giant spending bill seeks changes in Army Corps' mitigation requirements
1/21/2014
Rising Flood Insurance Rates Sinking Property Owners: What Can Cities Do to Minimize the Impact?
1/21/2014
Kids can learn to fish at Lake County Water Authority free clinic
1/16/2014
Hydraulic fracturing bills pass first committee stop despite Democrats' opposition
1/15/2014
Florida Senate bill takes on water utilities
1/15/2014
Public meetings scheduled for SJRWMD regional water supply plan
1/14/2014
Bill encouraging water storage projects on farm lands is moving in Senate
1/14/2014
King Tide Photo Exhibit Moves to Robinson Preserve in Manatee County
1/14/2014
Public workshop Jan. 23rd on Caloosahatchee storage basin project
1/13/2014
SBEP Offers Free Guided Kayak Trips of Sarasota Bay
1/10/2014
Public Invited to Help Develop Floodplain Information for Portions of Polk County
1/10/2014
Judge sides with feds against environmentalists on pollution limits
1/8/2014
Register now for Charlotte Harbor Watershed Summit
1/7/2014
LINC unveils "Everglades Atlas"
1/6/2014
'The Cost Of Water Is Going To Go Up': Central Fla. Finding Alternatives To Groundwate
1/6/2014
Public invited to give input on Buttonwood and Heron Pond Preserves
1/3/2014
USGS Study: Caribbean Earthquake/Tsunami Hazard Higher Than Previously Thought
1/2/2014
Troubled Water: Agencies Work to Clean Storm Water Before It Gets to Waterways
1/2/2014
Water district taking aim at wild hogs
1/2/2014
FDEP announces online water permitting portal
1/2/2014
German researchers propose using plankton to control malaria
1/2/2014
Focus on Ocean’s Health as Dolphin Deaths Soar
1/2/2014
Gulf Council to convene a series of Recreational Angler Participation sessions around the Gulf coast
12/18/2013
Study: U.S. can’t keep up with loss of ecologically-sensitive wetlands
12/18/2013
Public comments sought on Gulf Restoration plan
12/17/2013
State looks to private market as Congress adjourns without flood fix
12/16/2013
Scheduled water outage for North Fort Myers on December 18th
12/16/2013
New guided walk procedures at Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve
12/16/2013
Air Potato Roundup Jan. 25th at Arlington Park
12/16/2013
Polk County receives grant for stormwater improvements
12/13/2013
Sustainable Communities Workshop is Wednesday
12/13/2013
Red drift algae could pile up on SWFL beaches in 2014
12/12/2013
Sarasota Bay Estuary Program now accepting 2014 Bay Partner grant applications
12/12/2013
Bill would exempt state review of larger developments in 6 more counties
12/11/2013
Lee County offers beach parks and preserves volunteer training program
12/11/2013
USDA, EPA Partnership Supports Water Quality Trading To Benefit Environment, Economy
12/10/2013
FWC, U.S. Power Squadrons boost boating safety efforts
12/10/2013
SBEP Offers 10 Free Guided Kayak Trips of Sarasota Bay
12/6/2013
Want to be a SCUBAnaut? Find out more at open house Dec. 9th
12/5/2013
Call for Proposals: Restore America's Estuaries Summit
12/5/2013
Draft Regional Water Supply Plan available for public review
12/4/2013
Red tide blooming in Gulf, Charlotte Harbor
12/2/2013
NFWF Announces $15.7 Million for Gulf Restoration Projects in Florida
12/2/2013
Support urged for dry cleaning contamination sites program that saw sharp budget cuts
12/2/2013
Pew/Audubon report: Florida’s coastal birds could face threat to food supply
12/2/2013
Report: 80,000 acres of coastal wetlands are being lost annually
11/27/2013
Public meeting Dec. 5th on Babcock Webb WMA management plan
11/26/2013
Water Policy Committee Accomplished Much
11/25/2013
Driest October in 74 years challenges Florida water flow managers
11/22/2013
SFWMD to host 4th annual "16-County Ecosystem Summit" Dec. 6th
11/18/2013
EPA Webcast on Volunteer Monitoring Nov. 19th
11/14/2013
Learn and have fun at the Charlotte Harbor Nature Festival Nov. 23rd!
11/13/2013
Geoscientist says groundwater contamination via fracturing "not physically plausible"
11/8/2013
Florida DEP issues Everglades permit for stormwater storage and flow
11/8/2013
Fall issue of Harbor Happenings newsletter available online
11/7/2013
"Shored up" film examines effects of storm surge and sea level rise on coastal development
10/31/2013
"Shored up" film examines effects of storm surge and sea level rise on coastal development
10/31/2013
Green sea turtles nest at unprecedented pace in Florida this year
10/30/2013
Polk County to give land on creek to SWFWMD
10/28/2013
Draft springs legislation would reserve spring flows, require septic tank hook-ups
10/28/2013
Fall 2013 Florida Lake Management Society newsletter available online
10/24/2013
Sarasota Water Festival selects Vintage Paws Sanctuary as nonprofit partner
10/22/2013
Volunteer boaters can join Monofilament Madness & Environmental Expo this weekend
10/21/2013
Ag Commish Putnam wants $26M for water quality, re-use programs
10/17/2013
Beach project nears its start on Captiva and Sanibel
10/15/2013
Free Caloosahatchee Science Workshop Nov. 19-20
10/14/2013
FDEP completes statewide overhaul of surface water and wetland permit rules
10/11/2013
Amid Shutdown, Bipartisan Congressional Panel Talks Florida Water Problems
10/7/2013
Stone crab season opens Oct. 15 in state, federal waters
10/7/2013
FWC seeks public input on anchoring and mooring program (deadline Oct. 7th)
10/1/2013
Sarasota Bay Water Festival accepting final exhbitor applications
10/1/2013
Celebrity birders Don & Lillian Stokes return for private refuge birding tours
9/16/2013
Beach project nears its start on Captiva and Sanibel
9/16/2013
Locals speak out against sale of Cayo Costa parcels
9/13/2013
Sign up for Coastal Clean-up at Cedar Point Park
9/11/2013
Calusa Blueway Fishing Tournament prize: Hobie fishing kayak
9/10/2013
USACE, WMD present Lake O info at Ft. Myers town hall meeting
9/9/2013
Fight the bloat! Florida Sea Grant offers FREE Barotrauma webinar Sept. 11th
9/9/2013
Hymn for Her and Come Back Alice to perform at Sarasota Bay Water Festival
9/6/2013
Advocates say Gov. Rick Scott's $37 million pledge to fix springs not enough
9/6/2013
Scheduled water outage for North Fort Myers on September 10th
9/6/2013
Florida House completes paver project with Bay Partners Grant support
9/5/2013
Tarpon statewide snagging definition, gear rules in Boca Grande Pass to change
9/5/2013
Analysis: Floridan Aquifer can only handle 6% more pumping before serious environmental harm
8/30/2013
Lee County budget woes could bring Cooperative Extension Cuts
8/27/2013
Webinar Aug. 28th on Lake O releases and effect on St Lucie, Caloosahatchee Rivers
8/26/2013
Sarasota County launches interactive "Green Map" of sustainability features
8/23/2013
USGS: Real-time Monitoring Tracks Nitrate Pulse in Mississippi River
8/22/2013
County to host "Open House" workshop on coastal fringe flood protection
8/22/2013
Fun Days at the Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve
8/21/2013
Legal experts: Long battle likely if Florida takes water fight to Supreme Court
8/20/2013
Registration open for annual "Water Module" symposium
8/20/2013
New video with Jim Beever on climate change in the Punta Gorda area
8/15/2013
Central Florida Water Initiative webinar Aug. 29th
8/14/2013
Florida Wildlife Federation sues over "Outstanding Florida Waters" designation
8/13/2013
Lee County Health Department sees increase in illnesses from well water
8/12/2013
Despite Lake Okeechobee dumping, dike danger continues to rise
8/12/2013
All that released Lake Okeechobee water takes toll
8/12/2013
Two companies bid to run Warm Mineral Springs
8/12/2013
Extinction for Lee County Extension Services?
8/9/2013
Can bringing wetlands back to our coasts protect us from future megastorms?
8/9/2013
Florida Geological Survey to perform statewide sinkhole vulnerability assessment
8/9/2013
USGS Study gives new insights on vulnerability of public-supply wells to contamination
8/9/2013
State of Florida finalizing list of conservation lands it might sell
8/9/2013
Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council to meet on Aug. 28th, 2013
8/8/2013
Volunteer Interpretive Naturalist Training at Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve
8/8/2013
Combat wounded & injured veterans, SCUBAnauts help Mote Marine restore reef
8/6/2013
Sarasota Bay Water Festival Welcomes More Exhibitors
8/5/2013
Red tide reduces scallop numbers in Southwest Florida
8/2/2013
Dolphin SMART Volunteers Needed
8/1/2013
SWFWMD allows water shortage orders to expire
7/31/2013
Study: Sea-level rise threatens 1,400 U.S. cities
7/31/2013
SBEP reminds residents not to dump medications into the drain
7/31/2013
EPA proposes rule to modernize Clean Water Act reporting
7/31/2013
Lee County Extension offers half-day seminar on fertilizer research, water quality
7/26/2013
Port Charlotte septic advocates again resist county sewer mandate
7/26/2013
Sign up now for August 10th Seagrass Survey volunteer training
7/25/2013
Deadline extended to Aug. 16th for 2014 CHNEP Watershed Summit abstracts
7/23/2013
Webcast on harmful algal blooms (HABs) July 25th
7/19/2013
Future power generation could further endanger water supplies
7/19/2013
USGS: Effective wetlands are connected wetlands
7/18/2013
Flood insurance discount retained for unincorporated Lee County
7/15/2013
Register for CHNEP Environmental Education Conference by Aug. 15th
7/15/2013
Chili cook-off to benefit families of AZ Granite Mountain Hot Shot firefighters
7/15/2013
High Five seeks local teams for Sarasota Dragon Boat races this fall
7/15/2013
Lemon Bay needs you!
7/12/2013
Swiftmud boss may take new job running South Florida water agency, overseeing Everglades
7/11/2013
Hold the fertilizer until October!
7/11/2013
Scientists: 2013 Gulf of Mexico "Dead Zone" potentially largest ever
7/8/2013
Florida Keys prepare for sea level rise
7/8/2013
Citizens win in legal ruling over public access to Fisheating Creek
7/8/2013
Derelict crab trap cleanup planned for July 10-19
7/8/2013
EPA wants Supreme Court to take case dealing with timing of suits challenging regulations
7/8/2013
Here's your one-stop hurricane planning information source
7/8/2013
Sarasota Bay Water Festival Seeks Vintage and Unique Boats
7/2/2013
Sarasota County libraries introduce Family Sustainability Kits
7/1/2013
SWFWMD schedules prescribed burns for Sarasota County area
7/1/2013
Private property advocates win in Supreme Court
6/27/2013
Federal funding cut-off threat looms over Florida's beach water testing program
6/27/2013
Farming carbon: Study reveals potent carbon-storage potential of manmade wetlands
6/26/2013
Register now for 2013 Pine Island Sound Scallop Search!
6/24/2013
Save the date! 3rd Annual Scallopalooza Aug. 3rd
6/18/2013
USACE will increase Lake Okeechobee releases
6/17/2013
Gulf of Mexico Alliance Invites Public to Learn About Gulf Restoration Progress, Partnerships
6/12/2013
SBEP to host urban planner Andres Duane June 18-19
6/7/2013
Environmentalists missing from state's water-management boards
6/7/2013
Underwater art gallery to debut off southwest Florida coast
6/4/2013
EPA: $384B needed for drinking water infrastructure by 2030
6/4/2013
Rip Current Safety Awareness Week is June 2-8, 2013
6/3/2013
Entries sought for CHNEP Song Contest
5/31/2013
SBEP announces recipients of 2013 Bay Partners Grants
5/31/2013
Endangered sea turtle feeding grounds discovered in Gulf
5/29/2013
Florida DEP Announces TMDLs for Caloosahatchee River Basin
5/22/2013
SJRWMD: Get ready for hurricane season
5/22/2013
Governor approves $32 million in water projects; vetoes total of $27.3 million
5/21/2013
Water projects left off Florida TaxWatch's "turkey" list this year
5/20/2013
Reservoirs language stripped from federal bill while Florida groups support alternative approach
5/20/2013
Foundation will direct $356 million from oil spill criminal cases to Florida for natural resource pr
5/20/2013
USGS Study: Deficit in nation's aquifers accelerating
5/20/2013
Lee County could lose Conservation 20/20 & Extension office
5/20/2013
Marine Resources Full Scale Exercise at Peace River Bridge May 15
5/14/2013
Former Lee County Commissioner to speak on water restoration May 11th
5/10/2013
Study: phosphate mine expansion will cause 'significant' wetlands damage
5/10/2013
Florida Geological Survey receives national grant to map in NE Florida
5/10/2013
Placida boat ramp parking lot to be closed May 13-18
5/9/2013
Public meeting May 22nd on SFWMD Conservation Land Assessment
5/9/2013
Ft. Myers downtown basin wins project of the year
5/9/2013
Charlotte County receives state funding for reclaimed water expansion project
5/9/2013
Three new beach projects starting this summer in Lee County
5/9/2013
Decades-old nitrate found to affect stream water quality
5/7/2013
Temporary chlorine switch-over may affect Lee County water customers
5/2/2013
SFWMD Launches Review of West Coast Region for Land Assessment
5/2/2013
Up to 375 USGS flood gauges to turn off because of fund cuts
4/29/2013
Warm Mineral Springs' rebirth
4/26/2013
Legislators prepare for potential ‘fracking’ in Florida
4/26/2013
Register for May 1st webcast on "Using Social Indicators in Watershed Management Projects"
4/23/2013
EPA approves State's restoration target for Silver Springs
4/17/2013
Proposed amendment would ban new local fertilizer ordinances for three years
4/16/2013
Sponsors sought for next Watershed Summit
4/15/2013
Hearing officer backs DEP employee who challenged mitigation permit
4/12/2013
SWFWMD Reports Gains in Seagrass Coverage in Charlotte Harbor
4/12/2013
Three years after BP oil spill, USF research finds massive die-off
4/10/2013
How to avoid a water crisis
4/9/2013
Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve Management Plan to be presented at May 6th public meeting
4/9/2013
SBEP Bay Guardian volunteers remove debris from Bowlees Creek Island
4/9/2013
North Port water plant to open Friday
4/8/2013
Tussle Heats Up Over Warm Mineral Springs
4/8/2013
Take a Hike! Six Lee County Preserves in 24 days
4/8/2013
'Water parade' in House follows vetoes of water projects in past 2 years
4/8/2013
Submissions invited for the CHNEP 2014 calendar
4/4/2013
Interior Releases Progress Report on National Water Census
4/4/2013
Flood Safety Awareness Week is March 18-22
4/1/2013
Red tide finally dissipates
3/28/2013
Coastal Master Naturalist class to be offered at Calusa Heritage Trail
3/25/2013
Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition film at Ding Darling NWR April 3rd
3/25/2013
"Heart of an Estuary" boat tours offered by CHEC
3/25/2013
Read the latest issue of the LAKEWATCH newsletter
3/21/2013
Final two Bay Wise Kayak Trips are coming up in April
3/21/2013
New Water-Quality Test May Prevent Unnecessary Beach Closures
3/19/2013
Officials urge wildfire vigilance; lack of rain increases state's wildfire risk
3/18/2013
Lee County Seeks Online Input for Prioritizing Sustainability Goals
3/18/2013
Wetland researcher to speak about financing Gulf restoration efforts
3/18/2013
EPA and Florida DEP sign agreement to stem degradation of state waterways
3/18/2013
Scientists puzzled by mysterious ailment killing manatees on East Coast
3/18/2013
FAU researchers to study carbon dynamics of Everglades ecosystem
3/18/2013
EPA Marks March 18-24 as 5th annual "Fix a Leak Week"
3/18/2013
Florida Gulf Coast NEPs Approve Regional Plan Projects
3/12/2013
Englewood community cleanup will be held March 16
3/12/2013
Bay Heights Park boat ramp public meeting
3/12/2013
RESTORE Act meeting Wednesday in St Petersburg
3/11/2013
Deadly sinkhole is a sign of more to come in Florida
3/11/2013
Lack of rain prompts drought fears
3/11/2013
PSC assumes control over Charlotte County water, wastewater services
3/11/2013
Utilities unite to try to stop climate change from shrinking water supply
3/11/2013
USEPA webcast on WQX water quality data entry tool rescheduled
3/11/2013
SFWMD to hold two public workshops on Land Assessment
3/6/2013
Four workshops begin this Sunday on offshore fishing regs
3/6/2013
Group wants more spending on future water supplies; others call for conservation
3/5/2013
SFWMD offers free DBHYDRO training
3/5/2013
Red tide manatee death rate on track to break records
3/4/2013
SBEP Bay Guardians to plant native plants March 9th at Jiggs Landing
2/28/2013
EPA to offer how-to webinar on WQX water quality data entry tool
2/27/2013
FDEP introduces Sarasota County to new district office with open houses
2/27/2013
Draft Ding Darling Environmental Assessement Avilable for Viewing and Meeting Set
2/25/2013
Nobel Prize-winning climate scientists will speak March 27-28
2/25/2013
House committee bill addresses federal concerns about 2012 permit-streamlining bill
2/20/2013
Senate bill would expand role of agriculture in water supply planning
2/19/2013
Company offers Florida a free state park, but state DEP says no
2/19/2013
SBEP launches study to develop water quality standards for tidal creeks
2/19/2013
Punta Gorda residents invited to public meeting on climate change adaptation
2/13/2013
Joint project helps tortoises on Conservation 20/20 preserve
2/12/2013
DEP moving on adopting water quality rules implementation document
2/11/2013
Estuary Programs Prepare for RESTORE Act Funding Opportunities
2/6/2013
Southwest Florida NEP Joint Management Boards Meeting Rescheduled
2/5/2013
Popular island park receives improvements for accessibility
2/5/2013
Eleven Manatee County teachers receive SWFWMD Splash! Grants
2/4/2013
Bonita Springs Utilities wins excellence award from FDEP
2/1/2013
UF Survey: US water supply not as threatened as believed
2/1/2013
Report: Climate change poses serious threat to US coastal communities
2/1/2013
New College oral history project to debut latest works
1/31/2013
Bill returns that would extend permitting lengths for alternative water supply projects
1/30/2013
SBEP offers teachers and students online resources focused on environmental education
1/29/2013
'All-or-nothing' provision in state water rules causing heartburn for feds
1/28/2013
Florida's aquifer models full of holes, allowing more water permits and pollution
1/28/2013
NOAA announces free nautical 'BookletCharts' for boaters
1/28/2013
Red tide persists on southwest Florida coast
1/25/2013
Charlotte County teacher receives SWFWMD Splash! Grant for rain barrel project
1/24/2013
Eight Sarasota County teachers receive SWFWMD Spash! Grants
1/24/2013
Environmental groups still opposed to DEP water-use rules
1/23/2013
Matanzas Pass Preserve on Fort Myers Beach closed for improvements
1/22/2013
Grand opening of Lakes Regional Park Water Quality Restoration Project on Feb. 7th
1/22/2013
Senate Committee hears about Kings Bay cleanup while environmentalists protest in Tampa
1/18/2013
Help the Charlotte Harbor Parrotheads clean up!
1/18/2013
Join Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve on one of its monthly wading trips
1/18/2013
Join Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve on one of its monthly wading trips
1/18/2013
"Coral: Rekindling Venus" examines environmental perils threatening reefs
1/16/2013
U.S. Supreme Court to hear landowner's 'weird' challenge of wetlands mitigation
1/14/2013
EPA solicits public comment on proposed rules to limit nutrient pollution
1/14/2013
State vows action in cleaning up Caloosahatchee
1/14/2013
Red Tide stubbornly persisting along southwest Florida
1/11/2013
Preserve taking water lessons to schools with mobile lab
1/11/2013
Gasparilla Island water challenges shared statewide
1/11/2013
Park could offer model for wetlands restoration
1/10/2013
Authentic Florida Meets Real Florida at event to benefit Oscar Scherer State Park
1/10/2013
Ancient Waters Celebration to benefit Warm Mineral Springs archaeology efforts
1/9/2013
Report on state business climate cites need for energy and environmental planning
1/3/2013
Mining Waste Byproduct Capable of Helping Clean Water
1/2/2013
Group Works to Keep Pollutants From Degrading Estuary
1/2/2013
Op-Ed: Estuary celebration about perception
1/2/2013
Juvenile tarpon tagging project focus of Jan. 17th talk
1/2/2013
Recent News on Bay Scallop Restoration
1/2/2013
Volunteers needed to survey of Lee, Charlotte County Shorelines
1/2/2013
US Forest Service report links urbanization to declining ecosystem services
12/21/2012
Given the option, all 19 counties vote not to inspect septic tanks
12/21/2012
EPA Updates Rule for Pathogens in Drinking Water, Sets Limit for E. Coli
12/20/2012
SBEP Bay Wise Kayak Tour program offers six free guided trips
12/19/2012
FDEP Announces BMAPs for Hendry Creek and Imperial River, Caloosahatchee River
12/13/2012
SFWMD seeking stakeholders to create restoration vision for Caloosahatchee
12/13/2012
EPA releases National Water Program 2012: Strategy Response to Climate Change
12/12/2012
Florida Cabinet approves 2012-2013 conservation land purchase work plan
12/12/2012
Brian House and Justin Bloom join SBEP's Citizens Advisory Committee
12/12/2012
Become a Sky Warn Severe Weather Spotter
12/12/2012
2011 aerial imagery added to Water Atlas
12/11/2012
Attend Corps' Everglades Restoration Updates This Week
12/10/2012
SFWMD to offer Lee County waterfront land for sale
12/10/2012
"Hands Across the Harbor" will benefit CHEC
12/10/2012
CREW Land & Water Trust receives CHNEP grant for "Strolling Science" seminars
12/7/2012
Report: water pollution costs Florida up to $10.5-billion annually
12/6/2012
Health of Warm Mineral Springs adds to debate
12/5/2012
Public Invited to Open House to Help Develop Polk County Flood Insurance Maps
12/5/2012
EPA Approves Florida’s Rules to Protect Waterways from Nutrient Pollution
12/5/2012
Storing more water farther north could lessen damaging Lake Okeechobee discharges
11/30/2012
Free Webinar "How’s My Waterway? and Other Water Quality Apps" Nov. 28
11/29/2012
Caloosahatchee water management topic of Jan. 2nd talk
11/27/2012
EPA recommends new recreational water quality criteria
11/27/2012
Florida's vanishing springs
11/26/2012
USGS study: Streams degraded at earliest stages of urban development
11/15/2012
Lee County officials express concern over latest Conservation 20/20 land buy request
11/9/2012
GAO says federal government needs to better manage energy/water tradeoffs
11/5/2012
DEP lays off 15 in Tallahassee as part of ongoing evaluation of positions
11/5/2012
Gulf Coast NEPs to host joint meetings Nov. 9th, Nov. 16th in Manatee County
11/5/2012
Water project on track at south Fort Myers park
10/29/2012
New web application from EPA lets users check health of waterways
10/29/2012
Tippecanoe Environmental Park to be closed Nov. 5-Nov. 30
10/29/2012
Great Calusa Blueway Paddling Trail launches smart-phone application
10/29/2012
Calusa Blueway photo contest winners announced
10/29/2012
2012 was a good year for loggerhead turtles
10/19/2012
Final call for submissions! I Love Sarasota Bay Photo Contest
10/19/2012
FGCU ecological expert series begins Oct. 18
10/18/2012
Draft BMAP Released for Caloosahatchee Estuary
10/16/2012
Sarasota County joins Gulf Consortium in support of RESTORE Act
10/15/2012
Free Webcast on National Water Quality Portal, Oct 23
10/15/2012
Results of the 4th Annual Great Bay Scallop Search
10/12/2012
Read the Fall 2012 issue of Florida LAKEWATCH newsletter online
10/10/2012
"Smart Pot" Finalists Named
10/10/2012
SJRWMD schedules public meetings on "Surplus Lands"
10/10/2012
Red tide fish kill washes up on South County beaches
10/9/2012
SBEP Offers 10 Free Guided Kayak Trips of Sarasota Bay
10/5/2012
SWFWMD to undergo "restructuring"
10/1/2012
Drought's silver lining: Gulf "dead zone" is smaller
10/1/2012
Environmental groups say DEP permitting initiative threatens future water supplies
9/28/2012
Lee County Conservation 20/20 opens Wild Turkey Strand Preserve
9/28/2012
Gravity probe shows groundwater reserves slipping away
9/27/2012
Water management county coalition to meet Friday, Sept. 28th
9/27/2012
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service announces online climate change courses
9/24/2012
SWFWMD invites public input on water resource priority list
9/21/2012
Coast to Coast Expedition Challenge to depart Nov. 4th
9/21/2012
20 former WMD board members urge governor to restore funding
9/19/2012
SBEP Bay Guardians to plant natives at Perico Presrve
9/19/2012
Veterans will soon find it easier to get commercial fishing licenses
9/17/2012
Despite revenue caps being lifted, WMDs hold line against tax increases
9/14/2012
Gulf Fisheries Symposium will bring together diverse stakeholders
9/13/2012
Lee County linear park partially closed for filter marsh installation
9/13/2012
Sarasota County commissioners express doubts about Dona Bay project
9/12/2012
SFWMD board approves plan to increase flow to Caloosahatchee River
9/11/2012
US Accuses BP of ‘Gross Negligence’ in Deadly 2010 Oil Spill
9/10/2012
Groundbreaking set for Sept. 6 for West Dearborn Street pilot stormwater project
9/4/2012
Seafood Lovers (and Haters) Wanted
8/30/2012
Sarasota Bay Water Festival Announces the I Love Sarasota Bay Photo Contest
8/29/2012
"Along the Caloosahatchee River" presentation/book signing Sept. 5th
8/22/2012
CRCA Riverwatch "The Flow" returns after four-month hiatus
8/22/2012
Volunteers Needed for Charlotte County Coastal Cleanup Sept. 15th
8/21/2012
Tensions seem to cool in Cape Coral-Lee County water war
8/17/2012
Rain barrel art contest encourages water conservation
8/17/2012
USGS: North American Fish Extinctions May Double by 2050
8/13/2012
Comment Invited on Study of Climate Change Impacts to Salt Marshes
8/7/2012
Get your feet wet during Sarasota County's winter seagrass survey
8/3/2012
Newbie Paddler Program Scheduled for Sept. 12
8/3/2012
Volunteers Needed for Clam Bayou Mangrove Restoration
8/2/2012
Mercury pollution must drop by 86%, DEP says
7/27/2012
Lee County weather stations geared toward water lovers
7/27/2012
Aquifer Recharge Conference to convene in Orlando on Sept. 10-11
7/25/2012
Read the latest issue of the "Marine Scene"
7/24/2012
Environmental Groups File Suit to Force Cleanup of Caloosahatchee
7/23/2012
SBEP Awarded EPA Grant to Develop Tidal Creek Water Quality Standards
7/18/2012
Join the Pine Island Sound Scallop Search on August 18!
7/16/2012
CHNEP calendar deadline extended to July 23rd
7/13/2012
Lee County Adds 310 Acres to Alva Scrub Preserve
7/11/2012
Study: Winds Kept BP Oil Away from South Florida
7/10/2012
Historic Sinking of the USCGC Mohawk Creates Veterans Memorial Reef
7/5/2012
Lawsuit could come from Florida Water Standards
7/5/2012
Check Out the Redesigned Sarasota Water Atlas Home Page!
7/2/2012
Pine Island group to fight addition of fluoride to water
7/2/2012
Matlacha boat ramp hours to be modified
6/29/2012
June 2012 Florida LAKEWATCH Newsletter Available
6/28/2012
USEPA proposing end to funding for beach water testing
6/28/2012
Supreme Court Refuses to Hear FL-GA-AL Water War Appeal
6/27/2012
FWC, Defenders of Wildlife Collaborate on Climate Change Planning
6/26/2012
As springs, rivers decline, 40-year-old law to protect them mostly goes unheeded
6/26/2012
Check out the new Seagrass Viewer for Bays!
6/18/2012
New Interactive Viewer Maps Land Use Changes in Watersheds
6/18/2012
Think You See a Mink? Tell FWC!
6/14/2012
Rain May Not Always Be a Welcome Thing to Waterbirds
6/13/2012
New iPhone Fishing Regulations App Includes Florida
6/13/2012
Draft USGS Water Strategy Collides With Tough Budget Situation
6/12/2012
More water concerns aired at water policy meeting
6/12/2012
Wetlands expert cleared by investigation, returns to DEP
6/8/2012
SJRWMD "Surplus Lands" Public Meetings Scheduled
6/7/2012
FDEP Establishes Public Web Forum on Environmental Resource Permitting
6/4/2012
Water Resources Advisory Commission Meets June 7
6/1/2012
Judge extends deadline for federal agency to issue new pollution limits
6/1/2012
Surviving Lee County's summer fertilizer ban
5/30/2012
Get Ready… It’s Hurricane Season!
5/30/2012
Florida Conservation Coalition Announces Event June 23rd
5/29/2012
Wetlands Expert Suspended by DEP After She Refuses to Approve Permit
5/29/2012
Trimmed Budgets: A Forecast of Poorer Weather Predictions
5/29/2012
USCG Cutter
USS Mohawk
to Be Part of Lee County Reef
5/29/2012
Read the Latest Issue of "The Marine Scene"
5/29/2012
NASA/USGS Contest Chronicles Changes in Local Landscapes
5/29/2012
Environmentalists Battle DEP, Industries on Two Fronts
5/25/2012
Hold the Fertilizer this Summer to Help Sarasota Bay
5/24/2012
Fort Lauderdale Company Makes Water Out of Air
5/23/2012
Critical Wildlife Corridor Protected
5/22/2012
Mote "Science Cafe" Program Focuses on Begging Dolphins
5/22/2012
Register Now for FLMS Annual Conference
5/22/2012
Bioassessment Workshop in Gainesville on June 18th
5/21/2012
CHEC Offers Kids' Ecoweek 2012 Summer Camp June 4-8
5/21/2012
Volunteers Helping Re-establish Native Plants at Circle B Bar Reserve
5/15/2012
Cape Coral Council Approves Emergency Water Restrictions
5/10/2012
Impact-Based Stormwater Fee Structure Encourages Low-Impact Solutions, Funds Infrastructure
5/2/2012
UF Journalism Students Explore the "State of Water"
5/1/2012
New “Spatial Library” Puts Documents (and More) on the Map!
4/30/2012
Farming Aquarium Species to Save Them
4/30/2012
Alliance for Water Efficiency Gives Florida a C+ Grade
4/30/2012
May-June SCCF Newsletter Now Available
4/27/2012
USGS Makes Historical Maps Available Online
4/23/2012
Mote Marine Lab Publishes Study on Manatee Hearing
4/18/2012
Register Now for Manatee County Water School
4/18/2012
Concern About Florida Water Pollution Not a New Phenomenon
4/16/2012
FEMA says Florida Risks Losing Flood Insurance Because of Legislation
4/10/2012
Florida Forever Council to Meet in Wauchula May 1st
4/9/2012
EPA Now Accepting Comments on National Water/Climate Change Strategy
4/5/2012
Study Reveals New Information about Tarpon Movement
4/5/2012
DEP, FGCU to Co-host Earth Day Economic Development Program
3/28/2012
Lee County 20/20 Program Purchases 5 Acres in CREW
3/23/2012
Proposed Cape Coral Sewer System Upgrades Would Benefit Estuary
3/23/2012
Dinner and a Show at Royal Palm Yacht Club
3/20/2012
Beachgoers Can help Biologists Monitor Spawning Horseshoe Crabs
3/20/2012
Sarasota LID Expo March 23 Attracting Experts From Around Florida
3/20/2012
SWFWMD Community Education Grants Benefit Charlotte Harbor Study Area
3/19/2012
Fire Officials Urge Wildfire Vigilance; Lack of Rain Increases State’s Wildfire Risk
3/16/2012
Garden Elementary Students Learn About Native Plants with Help from CHNEP
3/14/2012
EPA Unveils New Website on Nutrient Pollution
3/14/2012
Judge Delays Implementation of NNC Rules for Lakes Until July 6th
3/8/2012
NRC Study Says EPA Underestimated Water Rules Cost in Florida
3/7/2012
Sewage Spills on the Rise in Southwest Florida
2/29/2012
SBEP Receives FISH Partnership Award from Non-profit Group
2/29/2012
Federal Court Issues Mixed Ruling On Criteria for Florida Nutrient Standards
2/24/2012
Four FREE Guided Kayak Trips Available in Sarasota Bay
2/24/2012
Bay Guardian Volunteers to Rally at Quick Point Preserve Mar. 10
2/24/2012
Temporary Closure of Moore Haven Lock Scheduled to Begin May 14 to Install Manatee Protection System
2/20/2012
SBEP Announces Blue Dolphin Award Winners
2/14/2012
USF Collaborates with Mexican Scientists to Combat Red Tide
2/14/2012
Satellite Tracking Reveals Sea Turtle Feeding Hotspots
2/6/2012
Bill Condemned by Environmentalists as Public-land Giveaway is Likely Dead, Sponsor Says
2/3/2012
CREW Land & Water Trust Offers Strolling Science Seminars
2/1/2012
Red Tide Update (Jan. 27): Florida's Southwest Coast
1/30/2012
Conservation Landscaping Workshop & Plant Sale Feb. 11th
1/27/2012
Manatee Poisoned by Red Tide Rescued in Bonita Springs
1/26/2012
Florida Environmental Law & Policy Webinar Lectures
1/26/2012
Water Atlas Portal Site Redesigned!
1/26/2012
House takes step toward resolving water pollution feud
1/25/2012
House Panel Agrees on Bill to Extend Water Permits Despite Environmental Concerns
1/23/2012
Bonita Council Ready to Move Ahead with Imperial River Basin Plan
1/18/2012
DOI Announces New Everglades Headwaters NWR & Conservation Area
1/18/2012
Charlotte Harbor Estuaries Program Reaches Out
1/18/2012
Residents: Spreader Removal has Harmed Estuary
1/18/2012
Sarasota County's Waters Gaining Positive Attention from EPA
1/10/2012
Eight Free Kayak Tours of Segments of Sarasota Bay
1/5/2012
Annual Manatee Death Count Shows Cold Weather an Unusually Big Factor Again
1/5/2012
Environmental Coalition Calls for End to Subsidies for High-Risk Coastal Development
1/5/2012
Introduction to Coastal GIS Training Hosted by the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program
1/4/2012
PURRE Water Coalition to Cease Operations After Seven Successful Years
1/4/2012
Projects Aim to Improve Peace River
1/4/2012
Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition: 1,000 Miles in 100 Days
1/4/2012
Lake Okeechobee Water Releases Replenish Estuary
12/21/2011
Five Bills Introduced to Repeal Septic Tank Inspection Requirement
12/14/2011
Florida’s Ranchlands Helping to Preserve Landscapes, Protect and Improve Waters
12/14/2011
SBEP Seeks Additional Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Members
12/14/2011
Venice Stormwater Plan May Not Address Bacterial Issues
12/9/2011
Cape Coral Weighs Benefits of Rubican-Bimini Canal Link
11/29/2011
Sanibel Vice Mayor Denham Speaks Out for Water Quality
11/28/2011
Public Invited to North Port Public Meeting to Develop FEMA Flood Maps
11/28/2011
Lee County, SFWMD Partner on Lakes Park Restoration Project
11/15/2011
"Art of Red Tide Science" Projects to Be Unveiled Nov. 29
11/15/2011
The Sarasota Bay Estuary Program Launches New PIER Season for Local Students
11/10/2011
The Sarasota Bay Estuary Program Offers 10 Free Guided Kayak Trips of Sarasota Bay
11/10/2011
New Social Media Connectivity!
11/7/2011
2010 Census Data Now Available on the Atlas
11/7/2011
Understanding Numeric Nutrient Criteria
11/3/2011
Southwest Florida Water Management District Extends Water Restrictions
11/1/2011
DEP Research Reserves Awarded $1.4 Million in Grants for Water Studies
11/1/2011
FWS Extends Comment Period for Everglades Headwaters NWR
11/1/2011
Southwest Florida Water Management District to Shed up to 150 Employees
10/28/2011
EPA Stormwater Outreach Webinar Oct. 27th
10/18/2011
Volunteers Needed to Plant Mangroves in Clam Bayou
10/18/2011
Gulf Coast Task Force Releases Ecosystem Restoration Strategy
10/13/2011
Report Calls for Modernizing Water Quality Monitoring, Modeling Systems
10/13/2011
Record Year for Green Sea Turtle Nests on Florida Beaches
10/12/2011
Public Comment Sought on EPA BEACH Program
9/30/2011
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Find 374 Aquatic-dependent Species May Warrant Endangered Species Act
9/30/2011
Sierra Sues UF Institute Over Lawn-fertilizer Study
9/30/2011
Funding Available for Marine Debris Removal
9/30/2011
Blue is the New Green: Water Plays a Role in Green Construction
9/27/2011
SWFWMD Invites Public Input on Ranking Water Bodies
9/20/2011
SWFWMD Invites Public Input on Polk County Flood Insurance Maps
9/20/2011
Report: Coastal Habitat Restoration Generates American Jobs
9/16/2011
Old-Fashioned Swales Better at Removing Stormwater Pollutants, Study Finds
9/14/2011
EPA Approves New Waterway Classification for Florida Despite Environmental Opposition
9/14/2011
USGS Unveils New Online Nutrient Decision Support Tool
9/9/2011
For Florida, Water Quality an Increasing Challenge
9/8/2011
FDEP Announces TMDL Tracker Web App is Available for Public Access
9/8/2011
Register Now for Sustainable Communities Workshop on Oct. 6
9/8/2011
Dept. of Interior Unveils Plan for Everglades Headwaters Conservation Area
9/7/2011
Update on the Status of Florida Numeric Nutrient Rules
9/2/2011
SWFWMD Selects Blake Guillory as New Executive Director
8/30/2011
USGS: 20% of Nation's Wells Have Trace Elements
8/30/2011
New System at Mote Marine Laboratory Enhances Water Quality Monitoring
8/29/2011
DEP Secretary Appoints New Water Policy, Ecosystem Restoration Chiefs
8/18/2011
Caribbean Coral Catch Disease From Sewage
8/18/2011
Why Cleaned Wastewater Stays Dirty In Our Minds
8/18/2011
New Data Summary Feature Provides Quick Access to WQ & Hydrology Data
8/12/2011
Florida Congressman Seeks Limits on Clean Water Regs
8/12/2011