Resources for students interested in environmental issues:
Getting Involved in Environmental Law
Going Green On Campus
Green Career Guidebook
Green Careers Beyond Solar
Student's Guide to Global Warming
Getting Involved in Environmental Law
Going Green On Campus
Green Career Guidebook
Green Careers Beyond Solar
Student's Guide to Global Warming
News Updates provided by Valerie Holford, Communications consultant dedicated to promoting causes that matter. Florida Today
Cancer-linked chemicals found at Cocoa Beach golf course Published Aug 2, 2018 by Jim Waymer View full article analysis Yes, this really is Rick Scott, Adam Putnam and Pam Bondi’s fault Published Aug 2, 2018 by Julie Hauserman As horrified people watch dead manatees, marine mammals, fish and hundreds of sea turtles wash up on Florida’s southwest coast, politicians are tripping over one another to express concern. But a look… View full article analysis Miami Herald Red tide and green water? Florida beaches have a problem, and its name is Rick Scott Published Aug 2, 2018 by Fabiola Santiago It’s hard to explain to small kids why this summer you can’t deliver the promised trip to the soft sandy beaches and clear waters of southwest Florida. Or why you’re not taking them to the mythical li… View full article analysis Tampa Bay Times Rick Scott on algae blooms, SunPass and his blind trust Published Aug 2, 2018 by Howard Altman Gov. Rick Scott was in Tampa on Thursday morning to tout the state's sales tax holiday, but it was no holiday from reporter questions. At a press conference at Educational Outfitters, a school supply … View full article analysis Sun Sentinel Dr. Beach’s prescription for erosion that ails our beaches | Opinion - Sun Sentinel Published Aug 2, 2018 by Stephen Leatherman South Florida’s beach erosion solutions have to change because of sea level rise.Secret Supper: Satisfy your taste for the unexpected. Save $20. Reserve your seat now Opinion Dr. Beach’s prescription … View full article analysis |
NEWS FROM NORTH PORT
Our North Port City Commission voted in favor of protecting a natural wildlife corridor that exists between Little Salt Springs and the Myakkahatchee Creek. Many thanks go out to the commissioners and the folks who rallied against the Spring Haven Extension road, a plan that has been on the books for years. This below was posted on Facebook by our Commissioner Debbie McDowell: • Spring Haven Extension roadway was halted. The proposed road (less than 1 mile long) was to connect Pan American to the Morgan Center. This extension would interfere with an environmentally sensitive area and Little Salt Springs. Vote 4-0, (Commissioner Hanks was absent.) We gave direction for the City Manager to bring back options on purchasing the vacant parcels between the Creek and LSS using the funds already allocated for the road project. Vote 4-0. We also gave direction to halt any future plans to develop a pond along the Creek. Vote 4-0. Starts at the 3 hour 56 mark. Additional news from Commissioner McDowell: • Myakkahatchee Creek trail behind Heron Creek from Appomattox to Price Blvd. This is a fully funded project and Marsh Creek is responsible to pay a portion to build the trail. In order to proceed the Commission wanted an Archaeological and environmental study completed first making the contract amendment contingent upon the findings from the study. Vote 4-0 Starts at the 5 hour 33 minute mark. • Clearing at Sylvania along the Myakkahatchee Creek was discussed. Future Creek projects will include a Historical, Environmental and Archaeological analysis prior to any work done. It was agreed to look for alternatives to be more sensitive to the environmental concerns expressed at the meeting. Starts at the 7 hour 12 minute mark. Finally, other news. Thought this might be of interest: http://www.swallow-tailedkites.org/2018/04/swallow-tailed-kite-northbound.html |
