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Florida’s 2026 Legislative Session is underway, and Florida Oceanographic Society is actively advocating for clean water, healthy estuaries, and Everglades restoration. From septic systems to plastic pollution and coastal resilience, we’re tracking the bills that matter…
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Algae Alert: blue-green algae spreading into C-44 Canal, visible in Indiantown
Toxic algae is now making its way outside of Lake Okeechobee and into the canals along the Treasure Coast.
The algae has been spotted Wednesday at Timer Powers Park along with warning signs to keep people away from the toxins in the water.
Algae at a marina in Fort Pierce being tested
"Even if this isn’t a harmful type of algae, the amount of fresh water pouring into our estuary is a big concern," said Dr. Zack Jud with the Florida Oceanographic Society in Stuart.
Algaecides kill toxic algae blooms, but are they safe and effective long-term?
The South Florida Water Management District has used Lake Guard Oxy to kill toxic algae since 2021, but only just began to study whether it's safe for the environment.
‘We’re all connected to the Everglades’ Foundation showcases personal tales about the Florida Everglades’ impact
With the possible exception of the boundary lands separating Canada and Minnesota, the Florida peninsula is a geographic fabric unlike any other in North America or even the world.
“Alligator Alcatraz” Has No Place in the Everglades
A new detention center has been built on sensitive land right next to Everglades National Park and Big Cypress National Preserve.
We believe that this land should be used to restore the Everglades—not destroy it. Instead, we're seeing:
Bulldozed Wetlands: Replacing trees and marshes with pavement…
Alligators: Dragons in Paradise
Explore Florida’s enduring fascination with alligators in Alligators: Dragons in Paradise!
Another 5.43 billion gallons of Lake O water headed for St. Lucie River this week
Lake Okeechobee discharges to the St. Lucie River will continue as water managers aim to lower the lake level to save lake plants that are drowning in too much water from four years of heavy rains in the summer wet season.
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