Discharges from Lake Okeechobee to head to St. Lucie River
The US Army Corps of Engineers announced that discharges from Lake Okeechobee will be heading to the St. Lucie River, after the action was recommended by the South Florida Water Management District.
Discussing South Florida water management and quality
The effort to improve water quality in South Florida is in high gear. Over the next few weeks, the Army Corps of Engineers will announce when the new Lake Okeechobee discharge schedule will begin.
Disney’s Role in Conserving our Planet and our Own Backyard
Find out about Disney’s Animal, Science, and Environment team, which is responsible for the care and wellbeing of domestic, zoo, and aquarium animals that are part of Disney experiences worldwide.
Dolphins and Climate Change: Baseline Work in The Bahamas Over Three Decades
Find out how a population of Atlantic spotted dolphins in The Bahamas has responded to hurricanes, food shortages, and climate change.
Don Denny - Water is in His Blood
Don Denny has always enjoyed rivers and the ocean and the opportunities for enjoyment they provide. As a water sample tester on the Narrow River in Rhode Island, he was inspired when a volunteer organization led a campaign to clean it up.
'We don’t want a single drop': Water conservationists respond to Army Corps plan
Several conservationists, including Florida Oceanographic Society Executive Director Mark Perry, spoke with WPBF 25 News about the Army Corps decision for a preliminary plan.
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Dune remains strong following December storm, though expert warns of erosion potential going forward
The recent string of winter storms has had an impact on our coastal beaches, especially along the Treasure Coast.
EAA Reservoir Project (SB 10): 90 Days In
It looks like the project is making progress. Everything has been moving forward according to schedule, with the exception of the US Army Corps of Engineers who requested 30 additional days to begin the post-authorization report.
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Eastbound discharges from Lake Okeechobee are over, Army Corps says
Last week, officials announced a two week pause in eastbound discharges from Lake Okeechobee.
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Ecological Succession and Its Impact on Oysters in Florida’s Coastal Ecosystems
Florida’s coastal ecosystems are dynamic and ever-changing, shaped by natural processes that affect the plants, animals, and microorganisms living within them. One of the most fascinating processes is ecological succession...
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