START, as a partner in the Suncoast Urban ReForesters (SURF) along with the Florida Veterans for Common Sense and Sarasota Bay Rotary Club, presided over the successful installation of our fifth Microforest at the Heritage Harbour Community in Manatee County on January 18th. SURF is dedicated to planting Microforests throughout the Suncoast to improve coastal [...]
The Land Economies Society presents a new global programming series “Water and Land Economics”. A Coastal Water Quality Webinar will be held on Friday, February 17 from 12:00 – 1:30PM EST. Learn about global water challenges and how local programs are being successfully executed to prevent water contamination and to cleanse contaminations in the water. [...]
During the month of January Governor Ron DeSantis announced funding for several environmental initiatives. On January 10th the Governor signed Executive Order 23-06 (Even More Now for Florida’s Environment). Key provisions of the order include directing the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to: Secure $3.5 billion over the next four years for Everglades restoration and [...]
Serves 4 Time 25 min Ingredients 4 (6.0-ounce) pieces skinless cod fillet 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, divided Juice of 1 lemon 1/4 cup dried white or whole wheat bread crumbs 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives Method Preheat [...]
Current Conditions The red tide organism, Karenia brevis was detected in 69 samples from and offshore of Southwest Florida over the past week. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were present in 14 samples: three in Manatee County, 10 in Lee County, and one in Monroe County. Additional details are provided below. In Southwest Florida over the [...]
