Posts Tagged ‘St. Lucie Estuary’
Poor Health of Lake O Could Cause Algae Crisis
With Lake Okeechobee’s level already higher than normal and with nutrient-filtering vegetation destroyed by Hurricane Irma last year, destructive discharges could cause more damage to local estuaries this summer.
Read MorePivotal Moment For Our Estuaries And The Everglades
The upcoming legislative session could be pivotal for many important items that could protect our waters. Eve Samples of TC Palm makes the case that buying the land south of Lake O should be a priority.
Read MoreToxic Algae Expected To Make A Comeback
Dr. Zack Jud of the Florida Oceanographic Society compares our waters to a drowning victim that comes up for breaths (during the dry seasons).
Read MoreLake O Bloom A Repeat of 2016?
The latest algae bloom is concerning, particularly if more rain comes and the water is sent back to the estuaries. All the more reason to send the water south.
Read MoreEve Samples: Land-buy bill is bold response to toxic algae
By Eve Samples January 26, 2017 TC Palm Let the gamesmanship begin. On Thursday, a bill was filed advancing state Senate President Joe Negron’s proposal to buy 60,000 acres south of…
Read MoreEditorial: Negron’s smart next step for the Everglades
By Editorial Board January 11, 2017 Tampa Bay Times There should be no doubt that the Florida Legislature should move forward with a sensible plan to create more water storage…
Read MoreSouth Florida Water District board OKs Caulkins water farm extension
By Tyler Treadway November 10, 2016 TC Palm The South Florida Water Management District board on Thursday approved a nearly $62.5 million project to help clean up the St. Lucie River…
Read MoreWho’ll perform CPR on Everglades? South Florida chokes on guacamole
By Eric Eikenberg October 30, 2016 Orlando Sentinel Imagine that one of Florida’s most important flood-control structures has been ruptured, and that every day, 1.5 billion gallons of toxic water is…
Read MoreWhen will Lake Okeechobee discharges to the St. Lucie River end?
By Tyler Treadway October 18, 2016 TC Palm Lake Okeechobee discharges to the St. Lucie River could decrease again Friday, but likely won’t stop yet. At a conference call Tuesday…
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