An April NOAA news release announced a recommendation of $123 million in funding across state and territorial coastal management programs and national estuarine research reserves was announced. The funding will support habitat restoration and conservation, as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. The funding, made possible by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and [...]
Serves 4 Time 25 minutes Ingredients 4 (6.0-ounce) pieces skinless cod or sablefish fillet 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 3 tablespoon melted unsalted butter, divided Juice of 1 lemon 1/4 cup dried white or whole wheat bread crumbs 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives [...]
Current Conditions The red tide organism, Karenia brevis, was observed at background concentrations in one sample from Northwest Florida over the past week. In Southwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was not observed. In Northwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was observed at background concentrations in one sample collected from Escambia [...]
Many of the waterways in the Sarasota Bay Watershed continue to be challenged by climate change, hurricanes and the inflow of excess nutrients from Lisa·èÂíÐã runoff that damages seagrass beds and feeds red tide and other harmful algal blooms. Now you can personally help improve our waterways by participating in the Giving Challenge that will [...]
Like many communities, VillageWalk in Sarasota suffered some major tree damage during hurricane Ian. The damage was particularly severe along Camminare Drive where over 100 trees and shrubs were lost. This is a critical section of the community as the tree canopy and shrubs provided both cover from an unsightly aging wall bordering I-75 and [...]