Water

The bill requires the Florida DEP to use a “balancing test” for proposed drilling permits within one mile of rivers and lakes.

Listen: Researchers at the University of South Florida are predicting what they call another major sargassum year.  In the open ocean, the large golden brown masses of seaweed provide habitat for marine life. But it...

The fluoride bill would also allow rules to prohibit plant-based products from being “mislabeled” as meat and poultry products in Florida.

Listen: A bill advanced in the House today targeting beach access in one county on the panhandle.  It comes as some lawmakers say Walton County was unfairly affected by a 2018 law.   House Bill 6043,...

Listen: Florida’s Harmful Algal Bloom Task Force met in St. Petersburg Tuesday and gave an update based on recent satellite images. The task force was reactivated in 2019 by Governor Ron DeSantis to focus on...

The bill would make changes to the five water management districts, it also deals heavily with Everglades restoration.

Listen: Water in Hillsborough County will continue to have fluoride. This comes after a tie vote from the county commission Wednesday on a mineral that’s received national attention.  Hillsborough County Commissioner Joshua Wostal raised the...

What to do about our sewage spills, leaky septic tanks & stinky beaches. Solving the problem of poop.

Join Tanja, Anni and expert guest Justin Tramble of Tampa Bay Waterkeeper to discuss the health of the bay.

An aquaculture project is planned for the Gulf of Mexico off of Sarasota County. WMNF's Chris Young has more.

Election Day 2024 in Florida. Hillsborough SoE Craig Latimer plus Orlando Weekly staff reporter McKenna Schueler.

Organizers plan to get the Right to Clean Water amendment on Florida's 2026 ballot.