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New data shows benefits of Florida’s mangroves on the environment

The Nature Conservancy Florida released new data supporting the benefits provided by mangrove forests. What does this mean for Floridians?

Senate committee delays vote on bill that would prevent local land-development referendums

A Florida Senate committee considered a bill on Wednesday that would prevent referendums on amendments to local land-development regulations.
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Here’s what Dunedin’s newest park – Gladys E Douglas Preserve – looks like

Photos and video of rosemary bald and reindeer moss from the new Gladys E. Douglas Preserve that opened last month in Dunedin, Florida.

Researchers work to protect a popular Florida river before the spring break season

Spring break season is approaching. That’s a time when Florida’s fragile rivers can get damaged from overuse. Local and state partners want to minimize environmental damage to a popular Hernando County destination. The Weeki Wachee...

Pinellas County community unites to save a historic preserve from destruction

One Pinellas County community banded together to save a historic preserve from destruction by a private developer. Activists and community leaders came together in Dunedin to fight for its preservation. Gladys E Douglas Preserve spans...
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Sustainable Living: sustainable ornamental fish farming

We caught up with Sandy Moore who is the Treasurer of Rising Tide Conservation, President of Segrest Inc and is also part of Project Piaba.

Tarpon Springs conservationists get first victory in staving off development on 74-acres along Anclote River

A group of conservationists in Tarpon Springs scored their first victory in the fight to keep an apartment development from being built on 74-acres of green space along the Anclote River. The City’s planning and...
Captain Paul Watson of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society in St. Pete, Florida by Sean Kinane

Sea Shepherd founder: “no whales will be killed in international waters” this year

According to its website, the “Sea Shepherd Conservation Society is an international non-profit, marine wildlife conservation organization.” They rely on direct-action tactics to stop illegal activities and are often involved in a confrontation with other...

Floridians tell Tallahassee: do your job, pass a budget and fund Amendment One

Citizens demand Florida legislators uphold their duty and pass a budget to properly fund Amendment One
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Ocean explorer Fabien Cousteau in St. Pete for Blue Ocean Film Fest

Ocean explorer Fabien Cousteau in St. Pete for Blue Ocean Film Fest
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Hillsborough County hosts “Art of Sustainability” forum

Hillsborough County is looking for ways to get greener as environmental awareness and sustainability grow ever more popular in marketing and politics. Local planning officials and businesses proposed ways to make the region more sustainable...

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