RE-WILDING THE QUAD PARCELS
We have written in the past about the exciting re-wilding project at the Quad Parcels at the Celery Fields in […]
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LEADERSHIP AT THE LANDINGS
When we have the opportunity, START and the Healthy Pond Collaborative like to acknowledge local communities who lead the way
VISION FOR OCEAN HEALTH
The Friends of Ocean Action, an informal group of global leaders convened by the World Economic Forum, launched its landmark
GOOD NEWS FROM LAKE O
A few months ago, one of our E-Newsletter articles told you about the Army Corps of Engineers new approach to
DESIGNING PONDS TO HANDLE DROUGHT
The following is a guest article by Sean Patton, the CEO of Stocking Savvy Environmental Consulting. The ongoing severe drought
QUIET ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON
Forecasters have officially adjusted their outlook, predicting a below-normal 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. Driven by significant climate patterns, atmospheric conditions
MORE POND FUNDING AVAILABLE
Thanks to the great generosity of the Charles and Margery Barancik Foundation, the Healthy Pond Collaborative (HPC) has just received
RIVENDELL’S POND STEWARD PROGRAM
The following Guest Article was written by Bob Frank. Many communities rely on stormwater ponds. These engineering landscape features serve
HURRICANE SEASON PREDICTIONS
Dr. Philip Klotzbach, a prominent hurricane specialist, along with his meteorologist team at Colorado State University, are known for their
SARASOTA’S BAY REPORT CARD
Every year the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program (SBEP) creates a report card that gauges the health of the Bay based
MIRA LAGO FIGHTS ALGAE
Mira Lago is a small neighborhood within the confines of Palmer Ranch that has been working with START and the
ENVIRONMENTALIST’S HONORED
According to a April 28, 2026 Florida State Government press release, Governor Ron DeSantis presented four distinguished individuals with the