The 18 Best Things To Do In Stuart, Florida
Southerners are suckers for cities on the water, and the charming community of Stuart, Florida, is abundantly blessed on that front. The town of around 20,000 people happens to be situated on the St. Lucie River and the Atlantic Ocean, which means visitors are privy to endless opportunities to soak up waterfront views and dive right in once the Florida heat gets to be too much.
Florida sea turtle nesting season: Where can I see sea turtle nests? When is the season?
For part of the year, the beach becomes home to sea turtles who are in the nesting process. During this time, there are regulations to keep the sea turtle eggs and hatchlings safe.
Lake Okeechobee discharges 'killing' St. Lucie Estuary, Florida Oceanographic Society director says
Mark Perry, the longtime executive director of the Florida Oceanographic Society, has spent his adult life trying to protect the waters of the St. Lucie River Estuary.
Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center in Martin County inspires environmental stewardship
Just steps away from the coast on Hutchinson Island sits the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center, which is dedicated to keeping local marine life not just surviving but thriving.
DeSantis wants Florida to control Everglades restoration, not the feds
“At a press conference in Juno Beach,” Politico reported, “the governor said Florida would ask the incoming Trump administration for more authority to help speed construction of a federal reservoir south of Lake Okeechobee.
How these tiny clams are helping restore water quality
Martin County is working on a project to spawn clams, aimed at aiding seagrass growth in the St. Lucie Estuary.
Lake Okeechobee releases suspected in nontoxic algae bloom in Manatee Pocket, Port Salerno
The state confirmed a nontoxic algae bloom in Manatee Pocket in Port Salerno on Jan. 2.
A prime suspect is Lake Okeechobee discharges that started a month ago, which floods the brackish St. Lucie River with freshwater and nutrients that feed algae, said Mark Perry, executive director of the Florida Oceanographic Society in Stuart. Perry has asked the Department of Environmental Protection to do more tests to prove him right or wrong.
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.
Lake Okeechobee releases began Saturday; are they necessary?
Lake Okeechobee discharges to the St. Lucie River began Saturday 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.
What's the latest on Lake Okeechobee water management?
With the end of the wet season, Florida Oceanographic Society Executive Director Mark Perry discusses the health of the St. Lucie Estuary, Indian River Lagoon and Lake Okeechobee.
Water releases from Lake Okeechobee to begin Dec. 7 as groups plea to 'halt these operations'
WPTV reporter Cassandra Garcia learned Thursday that the Army Corps of Engineers will begin water releases from Lake Okeechobee next month, setting off another round of concerns from residents and environmental groups.
Water quality poor in estuaries despite no discharges from Lake Okeechobee, expert says
D–minus. That’s the overall water quality score right now in Florida Oceanographic Society's Weekly Water Quality Report on the St. Lucie Estuary and the Southern Indian River Lagoon ecosystem.
Could she be any cuter? Video of rescued sea turtle Cooter B in the ocean, minus 1 flipper
Last month, a 365-pound green sea turtle was rescued after getting struck by a boat and entangled in a crab trap, according to the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission.
'LIKE CHOCOLATE MILK': Here's why billions of gallons of freshwater is dumping into St. Lucie River
Billions of gallons of water filled with runoff from surrounding urban and agricultural areas are dumping into the St. Lucie River after significant rainfall filled the new C-44 Reservoir and surrounding canals to dangerously high levels.
‘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.
Three local Indian River Lagoon restoration projects will benefit from proposed $9.4 million in funding from NOAA
Three local endeavors to improve the health of the Indian River Lagoon alongside the North Barrier Island are among 15 projects earmarked for $9.4 million in proposed federal funding to be spent over the next three years.
Residents fight golf courses in Jonathan Dickinson State Park
Martin County leaders, residents and environmentalists are scrambling to halt the development of Jonathan Dickinson State Park, which would include clearing huge swaths of native scrub habitat to build three golf courses.
Treasure Coast environmentalists excited about new Lake Okeechobee discharge schedule
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ new Lake Okeechobee water release schedule went into effect on Monday after years of the Corps working with local agencies and other stakeholders to create the new plan. The new discharge schedule is called The Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual.
Army Corps finally signs historic new Lake O management plan
The new plan to regulate Lake Okeechobee’s level and curb harmful discharges to the St. Lucie River took effect Monday after five years of work, officials announced Tuesday.
A state agency involved in the restoration of the historic Everglades voted Thursday to spend $6 million on a water quality treatment component to the Caloosahatchee River reservoir, often called C-43.
A state agency involved in the restoration of the historic Everglades voted Thursday to spend $6 million on a water quality treatment component to the Caloosahatchee River reservoir, often called C-43.
FROG TAKEOVER: Why development may be helping the Cuban tree frog overrun Florida
You know them for their bulging eyes, webbed feet and distinctive raspy call. We're talking about the invasive Cuban tree frog, and this isn't the typical invasive species you're used to seeing.
Deep Dive: Seagrass shows signs of life in the Indian River Lagoon
Seagrass appears to be making a comeback — at least for now, at least to a limited degree and at least in some areas — in the Indian River Lagoon.
Waters at Port Mayaca Lock showed toxin levels 60 times what the EPA considers safe
Algal blooms that are harmful to humans and animals have been building up at the gates of Port Mayaca. Water samples taken in the area at the end of June, showed toxin levels 60 times what the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency considers safe to touch.
A 13-foot great white shark has been hanging out off the Treasure Coast
Floridians are constantly surrounded by marine life, big or small. Many times we don’t even know it. Most recently, a more than 13-foot great white shark named Breton was tracked off the coast of Hutchinson Island in Fort Pierce.
Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center works to protect marine life, water quality, beaches
The Coastal Center on Hutchinson Island is a place where folks can learn about area coastal ecosystems and environmental stewardship and have fun while doing it.
Environmental groups react to Florida ban on balloon releases
Balloons have long been used to celebrate or commemorate life’s biggest moments. However, celebratory releases will soon be a thing of the past in Florida. House Bill 321 will ban the intentional release of all balloons, including those that are biodegradable.
Billions of Gallons of Freshwater Are Dumped at Florida’s Coasts. Environmentalists Want That Water in the Everglades
Environmental groups want to use engineered wetlands to help replenish the river of grass and address toxic algae. The state’s politically powerful sugar growers say those wetlands are for their own polluted water.
Is wet weather in South Florida impacting Lake Okeechobee water levels?
The rain has been coming down all throughout the Sunshine State, so what impact will that have water levels at Lake Okeechobee?
Why new way to measure Lake Okeechobee levels may be confusing
Out at Lake Okeechobee, there is visible blue-green algae on both the lake side and canal side of the Port Mayaca Lock.
Army Corps of Engineers releases new water management plan for Lake Okeechobee
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced an updated schedule for releasing water from Lake Okeechobee, focusing on environmental impacts and downstream effects.
