Commentary: The urgent need to protect the Apalachicola River
Natural ecosystems face enormous threats from climate change and proposals for future fossil fuel reliance, such as approving ...
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Shuck it: Gov. DeSantis budget shells out $30M for oyster reefs
The recommended spending comes about 10 months before a five-year moratorium on oyster harvesting is scheduled to end.
Restoring oyster reefs about safeguarding Florida’s entire coastal ecosystem | Opinion
The collapse of Florida’s oyster reefs serves as a stark reminder of the interconnected challenges we face: freshwater ...
Space Coast Daily3d
Gov. Ron DeSantis Supports Florida’s Natural Resources in Budget, Applauded by FWC
Governor Ron DeSantis announced his Fiscal Budget recommendations, solidifying Florida’s status as the nation’s leader in outdoor recreation.
More Than 100 Sea Turtles Rescued In Florida Cold Snap
Think you were cold? More than 100 sea turtles were rescued in waters around Florida amid a historic winter storm that ...
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The climate crisis and the urgent need to protect the Apalachicola River | Opinion
Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Florida's economy is deeply intertwined with its environment; a perfect example is Apalachicola Bay. This bay once accounted for 10% of the nation’s ...
Tallahassee Democrat29d
DEP grants five-year permit extensions for wildcat oil rigs along Apalachicola River
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection ... accumulating in dangerous amounts to threaten the Apalachicola River and bay." The Riverkeeper's Cameron Baxley said that was a myopic ...
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Drop in Gulf water temps connected to cold-stunned sea turtle spell
The drop in water temperature was so significant that Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reports more than 1,000 sea turtles were rescued off the state's coast after being cold-stunned ...