WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Environmental Leaders Applaud Governor Ron DeSantis’ Continued Environmental Commitment through the Framework for Freedom Budget
Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Framework for Freedom Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24, which includes over $3.8 billion for Florida’s environment and reinforces the state’s commitment to Everglades restoration, water quality protections, vital land acquisitions, and resilience of inland and coastal communities.
Gov. DeSantis touts Florida, water quality in Fort Pierce at budget signing
Gov. Ron DeSantis came to the Pelican Yacht Club on Thursday to sign the state budget − which included $100 million for the Indian River Lagoon − and talk about his presidential campaign, on the edge of the waterway.
Lake Okeechobee almost completely covered in algae, sparking summer concerns
'It's very, very concerning that we're already into this, and it's only the beginning of June,' Mark Perry says.
‘It’s devastating’: Florida questioning Michael Mota after resort’s protected mangrove trees chopped down
“It’s devastating,” said Loraé T. Simpson, the director of scientific research and conservation, at the Florida Oceanographic Society.
Fertilizer Fight: 55 groups pen letter to governor to veto fertilizer study, protect water
Nitrogen and Phosphorous can make your lawn beautiful, but they also feed blue-green algae and kill seagrass, critical to marine life in our waterways. Environmental groups want the governor to veto a plan they say will hurt local ecosystems.
3D-printed concrete reef placed in Florida Oceanographic Society's Gamefish Lagoon
Florida’s coral reefs have been having a tough time in nature, so a Treasure Coast business has teamed up with a well-known environmental group to see if their man-made concept of a 3D-printed reef can help.
Toxic algae blooms reported in Port Mayaca
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported a 'moderate' level of toxic algae blooms in Martin County over the weekend.
Water samples from two counties show blue-green algae has returned to Lake Okeechobee
Blue-green algae is showing up yet again in Lake Okeechobee. Samples taken from lake water in two counties this week showed the presence of the harmful bacteria.
NASA program aims to help fix lagoon woes. What you need to know.
Imagine seagrass in the Banana River as thick as the shag carpet that covered the floors of Brevard County homes at the height of the space race.
U.S. Rep. Brian Mast 'highly skeptical' as new Lake Okeechobee water release schedule drags on
"Well, are big question is, why now? Why not before when we were doing all this review?" Perry asked. "Now this is going to delay the implementation of this new schedule for the lake."
Blue-green algae presence at Lake Okeechobee causing concern on Treasure Coast
“It’ll continue to bloom as long as it has those right conditions, the nutrients, the sunlight," said Executive Director of Florida Oceanographic Society Mark Perry. "Because, we know last year at the end of the year we had a lot of rainfall due to hurricane Ian so all of that nutrients entered the lake."
Lake O discharges to Stuart will stop April 15, will continue for Caloosahatchee River
Lake Okeechobee discharges to the St. Lucie River will stop April 15, but they will continue to the Caloosahatchee River, the Army Corps of Engineers announced Friday.
Manatee sighting network in Alachua County kept track of the charismatic mammal at a time of statewide concern
Zack Jud, who has a doctorate in biology from Florida International University, is the director of education for the Florida Oceanographic Society. His focus is more on game fish, but he said manatees have become crucial to overall ecosystem health.
Congressman Brian Mast reintroduces 3 bills to protect Lake Okeechobee
The discharges from Lake Okeechobee through the Port Mayaca and St. Lucie Lock and Dams continues to anger Congressman Brian Mast - as well as environmental organizations in the region.
Calls to limit discharges from Lake Okeechobee into St. Lucie Inlet
An ongoing battle on the Treasure Coast continues as residents fight for more protection for the St. Lucie Estuary.
Bathtub Reef Beach getting seawall in $5.5 million Martin County resiliency project
A $5.5 million project designed to ease weather impacts on Bathtub Reef Beach and MacArthur Boulevard is a focal point in the county’s effort to address climate change and sea-level rise.
'Stop the current discharges': Lake Okeechobee water release plan changing
There has been a change to the Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual or LOSOM schedule, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Should Tampa dye the Hillsborough River green for St. Patrick’s Day? A petition says no.
The movement has garnered more than 2,000 supporters in three days. The city maintains the dye is harmless.
Too much polluted agricultural water threatens Everglades' engineered wetlands, study says
Too much polluted agricultural water threatens Everglades' engineered wetlands, study says.
Lake Okeechobee discharges resume; Army Corps says algae controlled
Lake Okeechobee discharges resume; Army Corps says algae controlled
Lake Okeechobee discharges to St. Lucie River halted after algae found in water
Lake Okeechobee discharges to St. Lucie River halted after algae found in water.
Port Mayaca Lock and Dam shutting down in response to toxic algae photos
The U.S Army Corps of Engineers is adjusting its water release schedule at the Port Mayaca Lock and Dam (S-308) in Martin County after receiving aerial images showing a thin ribbon of algal mass moving towards the gate Monday.
'Surprised to see it this early': Toxic blue-green algae found in Lake Okeechobee during winter
Environmentalists are keeping an eye on local waterways now that harmful blue green algal toxins have been spotted in Lake Okeechobee, especially in parts of Martin County.
Super Clams Save the Day
New hope for combating pollution in the Indian River Lagoon comes in the form of “super clams”.
Environmentalists hopeful Herbert Hoover Dike repairs will bring improved water quality for Treasure Coast
While the completion of the rehab at the Herbert Hoover Dike brings peace of mind to thousands of residents around the lake, there's also hope for some environmental relief on the Treasure Coast. But that could still be months away.
