Tag: pollution
Cedar Key Workout on the Waterfront
January 5, 2018
What is the Workout on the Waterfront? Cedar Key's Workout on the Waterfront (WoW) is an exciting day packed full of fun and active events, scheduled this year for February 24th, 2018. The WoW event aims to raise awareness about plastic pollution ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Events, Natural ResourcesTags: Coastal Habitat, InsideNatureCoast, Marine Debris, Plastic, Pollution
Basin Management Action Plans
December 1, 2017
The Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) program is among the major programs implemented by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to address water quality issues in the state. The establishment of the TMDL program is grounded ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, WaterTags: Basin, Bmap, BMPs, Clean Water Act, Monitoring, Pollution, Quality, Surface Water, TMDL, Water
Policy for Water Quality Protection
October 10, 2017
The Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) program is among the major programs implemented by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to address water quality issues in the state. The establishment of the TMDL program is grounded ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WaterTags: BMP, Clean Water Act, Discharge, Policy, Pollution, Quality, Standards, Wastewater, Water
Maintain Your Septic System to Save Money and Reduce Water Pollution
May 1, 2017
One third of homes in Florida rely on septic systems, or onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems (OSTDS), to treat and dispose of household wastewater, which includes wastewater from bathrooms, kitchen sinks and laundry machines. When properly ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & LifeTags: Maintain, Money, Panhandle Outdoors, Pollution, Reduce, Save, Septic, System, Water
Microplastics – What’s the big deal?
January 26, 2017
We’re a month into 2017. Who made New Year’s resolutions? And, who is still keeping them? I typically don’t make resolutions, but this year I did. And, I’m still onboard. My resolution is to reduce my use of plastics. And not just ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural ResourcesTags: Microplastics, Plastics, Pollution