As shown in the above picture, the first phase of the landmark Stormwater Filtration System at Bay Park was begun last month with the construction of the Denitrification Trench. The trench is five feet wide by five feet deep with the bottom covered with specially treated wood chips that attract anerobic bacteria that consume nitrogen [...]
With the help of some dedicated volunteers, the areas’ first Microforest was planted at the Celery Fields on Saturday, October 31st. Carefully orchestrated with Covid-19 protocols including masks and social distancing, the volunteers worked in shifts to plant the small trees, bushes and ground cover that will become the Microforest. A canopy layer of larger [...]
Servings: 4 Total Time: 25 minutes Apple Balsamic-Glazed Scallops Ingredients 1/4 cup shallots, coarsely chopped 4 slices thick-cut bacon 1 lb sea scallops, thawed if necessary 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 3/4 cup spiced apple cider 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 3 cups watercress (or arugula) leaves Steps Chop shallots and [...]
Current Conditions The red tide organism, Karenia brevis, was observed at background concentrations in Southwest Florida over the past week. In Southwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was observed at background concentrations in one sample each from Manatee, Charlotte, and Lee counties. In Northwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was not [...]
The following is a guest editorial by Christine Johnson, President of the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast. Conserving the land next to our waterbodies is one of the best ways to make sure we have drinkable, fishable, swimmable water. That’s why a group of concerned citizens banded together with two not-for-profits, Manatee Fish & [...]
