LEADERSHIP AT THE LANDINGS
When we have the opportunity, START and the Healthy Pond Collaborative like to acknowledge local communities who lead the way […]
stormwater ponds
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
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
RE-WILDING THE QUADS
The next time you drive east down Palmer Boulevard look to your right as you approach the Celery Fields and
El Nino vs La Nina
What a difference a year makes. 2024 was an El Nino year with extremely wet weather including some major storms
GRANT SEASON IS HERE
As we announced in last month’s Cover Story, we have had a huge response from Suncoast communities for advice and
LOWERING YOUR NUTRIENT FOOTPRINT
There is growing evidence that the collective effort of the many government agencies, environmental organizations and local communities has improved
LAKEWATCH COMES TO MANATEE COUNTY
In response to growing popular demand and the initiative of Michelle Atkinson with the University of Florida/IFAS Manatee Extension and
SARASOTA BAY SUCCESS STORY
Last month’s Cover Story told you about the improvement in water quality in Sarasota Bay that helped produce an impressive
2025 HEALTHY POND WORKSHOP
Reserve your spot now (https://healthyponds.eventbrite.com) for the 2025 Healthy Pond Workshop on Friday, January 31st. This is a unique opportunity
HEALTHY PONDS GUIDE WINS STORMWATER AWARD
As most of our readers know, the Healthy Pond Collaborative (HPC) is a unique partnership funded by the Charles and