Broken pipe spills 14,000 gallons of sewage into Sarasota Bay, city says The spill went directly into Sarasota Bay, according to a report the City of Sarasota filed with state environment officials.

🌊 Sarasota Bay Sewage Spill 🌊

A broken pipe spilled 14,000 gallons of sewage into Sarasota Bay after storm‑driven erosion damaged the line. Advocate for safer water: ask your local reps and FDEP what’s being done to strengthen wastewater infrastructure.

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Happy New Years: Celebrating 50 years of environmental success Stories in Florida

As we start the new year, let's do so with optimism and inspiration from the past 50 years. These are just a few success stories. If you know more, please contribute to this "campfire" discussion in the comments.

Florida business owners: funding is available to replace older diesel vehicles and equipment.

Eligible groups include waste-collection companies and businesses using older diesel trucks, buses, marine engines, or rail equipment.
Up to $100k per truck.

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#FDEP #Florida

Tomorrow is slow Mama's last Day visiting St Petersburg College. If anyone wants to stop by, this event is open to the public so bring a friend or a few.

Location: SPC Library 9200 113th St N, Seminole, FL 33772
Building & room: LI-B
Date: November 13, 2025
Time: 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.

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Invasive Agama lizard sightings rise in Florida; scientists raise public health concerns Research indicates the invasive lizards are gradually moving north, including one spotted this month in Duval County.

Have you spotted any agamas in Florida? Report sightings on the EDDMAPS (link in the comments).
www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news...

TWS Journals Survival estimates for the state-threatened Florida sandhill crane are based on outdated and unpublished data. To address this, our study tracked 118 adult cranes in 12 central Florida counties from ...

Florida’s sandhill cranes face lower survival rates than other populations in North America but, Urban areas don’t have a signifigant influence. #FloridaWildlife #SandhillCranes #Conservation

Source:
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National park proposed for Florida springs doesn’t spring from desire to fix problems • Florida Phoenix Florida has three national parks — Everglades, Biscayne, and Dry Tortugas, all in the southern end of the state. Now newbie U.S. Rep. Randy Fine of Brevard County wants to create a fourth one, this ti...

The proposal to turn Florida Springs into a National Park may not provide better management. #FloridaEnvironment #FloridaSprings #Florida #FloridaStateParks

Translocated woodpeckers thrive on Florida bombing range, boosting endangered population Florida's Avon Park bombing range is teeming with life. Over 40 at-risk species occupy this 106,000-acre expanse used by the U.S. Air Force for training exercises.

Red-cockaded woodpeckers are thriving at Avon Park, FL, thanks to decades of translocation and habitat management. MSU researchers found that introduced birds nested longer and reproduced more successfully, boosting genetic diversity.

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Study shows recovery of Florida panthers is a genetic success story Biologists have shown that an attempt at genetic rescue for the Florida panther 30 years ago has been a success.

Thirty years ago, Florida panthers were on the brink of extinction with only about 20 left in the wild. But thanks to genetic intervention, their population has grown tenfold, and they’ve retained their unique identity! #FloridaPanther #Florida #Panther #WildlifeConservation #EndangeredSpecies

Want to stop overdevelopment in your community?

Here’s how you can help:
Stay informed on local land use changes
Speak up at public meetings
Organize your neighbors
Contact local officials
Take mental health breaks when needed.
#ImagineOurFlorida #CommunityAction #FloridaEnvironment #Florida

Tuesday Trivia Answer

A sharp-shinned hawk's feather mainly consists of keratin, akin to what's found in human hair and nails. The rachis, the feather's core, provides support, with barbs branching out, linked by barbules that keep it smooth and intact.

Tuesday Trivia!

Can you guess what's under the microscope? Check back at 8 Pm for the answer.

Advocacy Visit the post for more.

Imagine Our Florida is an evironmental education and adovacy organization for Florida's wildlife and environment. One of the services we offer is educational information on how to advocate at different levels of government.

www.imagineourflorida.org/advocacy/

A rare sight: 125 flamingos spotted in the Everglades — the largest in a decade One of the largest flocks of American flamingos in a decade was spotted in the Everglades last week by avian ecologist and restoration scientist Mark Cook. The previous largest group was a flock of…

While conducting a survey of wading birds along the Florida Bay coast last week, avian ecologist Mark Cook observed a gathering of 125 American flamingos, the largest recorded in South Florida since 2014. What an summer surprise!🦩 🦩 🦩 #Floridabirding #floridawildlife #Floridaflamingos

In 2024, the number of bear-related reports in Florida dropped to fewer than one call per million residents for the first time. Additionally, only 37% of these reports were classified as essential or core calls that needed attention.

Natural defenses: UF researchers use living infrastructure to protect Florida’s shores UF researchers are working to bolster shoreline resilience and restore troubled wetlands in St. Augustine through nature-based solutions.

🌿🌊 Good News Monday 🌊🌿

University of Florida researchers utilize mangroves, marshes, and oyster reefs to defend shores from storms and sea rise. These natural barriers curb erosion, mitigate flooding, enhance water quality, and support wildlife habitats.

Native American tribe steps up to protect Florida lands for wildlife Miccosukee Tribe partners with Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation to safeguard lands as part of ‘moral obligation’

🌿 Good News Monday🌿

The Miccosukee Tribe and the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation are collaborating to protect Florida's vital habitats. Their aim is to connect 18 million acres into a seamless wildlife corridor for species like black bears, Key deer, and panthers.

Apalachicola Riverkeeper halted an oil drilling permit that threatened the river's floodplain. The Florida DEP's rejection of Clearwater Land and Minerals' proposal marks a major victory for the river, bay, floodplain, and local communities dependent on clean water.