Algae study should prompt new Florida probe
By Treasure Coast Newspapers Editorial Board June 1, 2017 TC Palm Summer of 2016 During the height of the 2016 algae crisis, media and politicians from around the state — ...
USGS Finds 28 Types of Cyanobacteria in Florida Algal Bloom
Microcystis aeruginosa, shown above, was the cyanobacteria responsible for the harmful algal boom that hit Florida last year. This species, which can make a liver damaging toxin, is one of ...
No time to ease up on new reservoir
Editorial: No time to ease up on throttle for new reservoir south of Lake Okeechobee By Naples Daily News Editorial Board May 27, 2017 Naples Daily News A crowning achievement ...
What would it take to make you an Indian River Lagoon activist?
By Tyler Treadway May 30, 2017 TC Palm Indian River Lagoon The Indian River Lagoon Council wants to know how to make more people more lagoon-friendly. With help from ...
Microplastics plague the lagoon
By Jim Waymer May 26, 2017 Florida Today The crabs and oysters we eat from the Indian River Lagoon harbor tiny bits of plastic, with unknown health risks to us and ...
Lawmakers act to curb “scary” trend in Everglades
Lawmakers act to curb "scary" trend in Everglades – but another danger lurks May 26, 2017 CBS News The Everglades is the largest wetland of its kind in North America, ...
Martin County OKs 5,000-gallon septic
By Tyler Treadway May 23, 2017 TC Palm (Excerpt) Size matters The size refers to the gallons of wastewater the system can process in a day, not the capacity of ...
OSU Study links toxic algae blooms, fatal liver disease
By Tyler Treadway May 22, 2017 TC Palm People living in areas with significant blue-green algae blooms, including the Treasure Coast, are more likely to die from nonalcoholic liver disease ...
Senate Considers Fed Help For Toxic Algae
By Amy Green May 19, 2017 90.7 WMFE Legislation making its way on Capitol Hill could help Florida communities hit by toxic algae blooms. The Senate Commerce Committee approved the ...