SARASOTA COUNTY - Sarasota County reminds the community that Fertilizer Restricted Season starts June 1, and is part of an effort to keep area waterways healthy. Nutrient pollution is a widespread and challenging environmental issue for waterways throughout the county. You can help reduce nutrient pollution this rainy season by using environmentally friendly or … [Read more...] about Fertilizer restricted season begins June 1
Environmental, Parks, Agriculture
District Prohibits Campfires on Campgrounds
Due to extremely dry weather conditions and high wildfire danger, theSouthwest Florida Water Management District is prohibiting campfires on all District campgrounds until further notice. The National Weather Service and the Florida Forest Service (FFS) indicate the Forecast Fire Danger Indices are in the high to very high category throughout the District’s 16-county … [Read more...] about District Prohibits Campfires on Campgrounds
USF scientists announce initial findings from Piney Point research effort
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (May 24, 2021) – University of South Florida College of Marine Science researchers today shared their initial findings of how the Tampa Bay ecosystem has responded to the controlled discharges of nutrient-rich wastewater released from the retired Piney Point fertilizer processing plant. The scientists launched their first research cruise … [Read more...] about USF scientists announce initial findings from Piney Point research effort
Kids’ Summer Beach Runs Return June 8
SARASOTA COUNTY - The popular Kids’ Summer Beach Runs begin June 8. These free one-mile fun runs are presented by Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources, Sarasota Crew, and New Balance of Sarasota.Kids’ Summer Beach Runs are Tuesdays and Wednesdays, in June and July. Registration opens at 5:30 p.m. and races kick off at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, June 8 … [Read more...] about Kids’ Summer Beach Runs Return June 8
15 REMARKABLE TREES IN THAILAND
Biodiversity is the best part of Thailand. There are many trees available in Thailand to discover. Giant trees usually provide massive importance to the environment. They have great societal value, and the trees are treated as a study site, main attraction of tourists, and centers of communities. Let us take a look at the 15 useful and remarkable trees that are … [Read more...] about 15 REMARKABLE TREES IN THAILAND