Citizen ballot initiatives are in jeopardy in Florida. At stake: clean water and First Amendment freedoms
The Florida Legislature is considering new requirements that would effectively kill the initiative process.
Tag: water pollution
Update Florida’s aging infrastructure to build a cleaner, more resilient future
Three severe weather storms in three months highlights Florida’s need to update infrastructure now.
Florida: The myth, the reality and the magic
For those of us who have been around awhile, the changes to our water quality and supply are, at the ...
FAU engineering develops new weapon against harmful algal blooms
A new study shows an innovative approach to addressing a pressing challenge in water quality management
Manatees deserve the highest levels of protection
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently declined to upgrade the protection level of Florida’s manatees.
Study highlights key factors for successful restoration of elkhorn coral colonies
Coral restoration should prioritize shallower depths with faster currents in low-nutrient environments.
Florida manatees retain threatened status under new federal proposal, despite outcry for greater protection
The US Fish and Wildlife Service said the sea cows’ plight does not fit the definition of endangered.
Oysters, freshwater and Florida’s future
The story of Florida’s oysters is a microcosm of the challenges facing coastal ecosystems worldwide.
A preemptive strike? The Chiquita Lock and the greater implications for citizen engagement
By suing citizens who challenge municipal actions, Cape Coral sends a clear message: Opposition will not be tolerated.
It’s literally raining ‘forever chemicals’ in Miami
Exposure to PFAS, known as forever chemicals, has been linked to liver damage, fertility issues, cancer and other diseases.
The Invading Sea is a nonpartisan source for news, commentary and educational content about climate change and other environmental issues affecting Florida. The site is managed by Florida Atlantic University’s Center for Environmental Studies in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.
