Tierra Verde, FL - Tampa Bay Watch has been granted $100,000 from Duke Energy Foundation to support a multi-level habitat restoration program that will be showcased in their Discovery Center at the new St. Petersburg Pier. Duke Energy volunteers will restore a coastal habitat, which will be used as part of the "Tampa Bay … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay Watch receives $100,000 grant from Duke Energy Foundation
Environmental, Parks, Agriculture
Sunrise beach walks return to Siesta, Nokomis beaches
SARASOTA COUNTY - Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources announce the return of the popular sunrise beach walks at Siesta and Nokomis beaches, running every Wednesday through March 27. These fun, energizing walks require a one-time registration fee of $5, which includes an event T-shirt and punch card. Check in before or after a minimum one-mile walk to … [Read more...] about Sunrise beach walks return to Siesta, Nokomis beaches
Gulf Coast Community Foundation awards $100,000 grant to the Urban Forest
OSPREY, FL (February 6, 2019) Gulf Coast Community Foundation awarded a $100,000 matching grant to Venice Area Beautification, Inc. (VABI) to support the creation of an Urban Forest along the Intracoastal Waterway in Venice. This nearly two-mile forested greenway will provide habitat in which butterflies, birds, and wildlife will thrive, and for residents and visitors to enjoy. … [Read more...] about Gulf Coast Community Foundation awards $100,000 grant to the Urban Forest
U.S. Green Building Council Florida Gulf Coast Region Announces LEEDership Award Winners
Tampa, FL (January 30, 2019) -- The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Florida Gulf Coast Region has announced the winners of its 2018 LEEDership and Green Awards Program. The nonprofit organization’s ninth annual LEEDership Awards celebration recognized and honored those outstanding projects, inspirational businesses, dedicated volunteers and community stakeholders … [Read more...] about U.S. Green Building Council Florida Gulf Coast Region Announces LEEDership Award Winners
EcoSystem Renewal With Turn-Key System of Wetland Mitigation Banking Is Positioned for Rapid Growth
BATON ROUGE, La. – Wetlands mitigation banking has established a track record of success in restoring and preserving crucial ecosystems in many states during the past several decades. Now the proven system is positioned to grow and expand even faster, combining the best of strong environmental regulation and oversight with sound science and private sector … [Read more...] about EcoSystem Renewal With Turn-Key System of Wetland Mitigation Banking Is Positioned for Rapid Growth