Category: Conservation

Fishing Capital of the World

by lcarnahan
November 6, 2015

Florida is the "Fishing Capital of the World” with more world record fish catches than any other state or country. From an economic perspective, Florida also leads all states in economic impacts for its marine recreational fisheries and has ... READ MORE

What does Sea Level Rise mean for YOU?

by lcarnahan
November 2, 2015

Tampa Bay is experiencing sea level rise. However, if we inform ourselves with the science and plan collectively as a community, we will be more resilient to any potential impacts. After a careful review of scientific research and associated ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Adaptation Planning, Climate Change, Community Engagement, Global Warming, Pinellas County, Sea Level Rise, Tampa Bay

Resources for Backyard Chickens

by mcampbell
October 26, 2015

The rise in popularity of backyard chickens in Pinellas County brings up many questions about best management practices. There are various ordinances depending on your location and which city you live in. Each city has its own ordinances about ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation
Tags: Backyard Chickens, Coops, Local Food, Mcampbell@pinellascounty.org, Poultry

Nature’s Notebook

by mcampbell
October 23, 2015

Are you curious and persistent? Then you would make a great Citizen Scientist. If your passion is observing nature, you might want to consider becoming a Citizen Scientist through a program like the National Phenology Network (USA-NPN). Nature's ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation
Tags: Citizen Scientist, Conservation, Lifecycles, Mcampbell@pinellascounty.org, Wildlife

Leopold’s Land Ethic Lives On

by rmadhosinghhector
October 16, 2015

Aldo Leopold has been dead for over 60 years, but his ideas have continued to live on in the hearts and minds of countless people. In fact, some of his most well known work was not published until the year after his death. Aldo Leopold is ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation
Tags: Aldo Leopold, Community, Cynthia Barnett, Hlandis, Land Ethic, Water Ethic

Youth Summit Empowers the Next Generation of Ocean Conservationists

by lcarnahan
October 12, 2015

Registration is now open for the fifth anniversary Youth Ocean Conservation Summit which will take place on Saturday, November 14 at Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota, FL! Attendees at this year’s event will be inspired by dynamic speakers, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: 4H, Coast, Empower, Fun, Marine, Mote Marine, Ocean, Volunteer

Toadally Awesome…or Not

by Lara Milligan
September 11, 2015

When biologists identify the range of where a species is found throughout a particular state, it is commonly done so by breaking up the state into three sections: north, central and south. For us in Pinellas County, that means we can focus on ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Wildlife
Tags: Bufo Toad, Cane Toad, Frog, Frog That Can Hurt My Dog, Invasive Animals, Invasive Species, Marine Toad, Toxic

Erika reminds us “Preparation is Key”!

by lcarnahan
August 28, 2015

Folks, a lot remains uncertain with Tropical Storm Erika as she passes over the Dominican Republic this afternoon, August 28, 2015. However, one thing we do know for certain- you can never be too prepared! Below are some helpful tips for next ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Natural Resources, Relationships & Family, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Erika, Florida, Hurricane, Preparedness, Tropical Storm

Groundwater Depletion Staggering

by Gator Jane
July 29, 2015

For the full article see: http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=86263&src=eoa-iotd Florida' water basin, along with many others in the world, is being rapidly depleted. Much more fresh water is being consumed than is being ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Turf, Water
Tags: Conservation, Irrigation, Landscapes, Microirrigation, Sprinklers, Sustainability, Water, Water Quantity, Water Restrictions, Watering

Social Sustainability on the Seven Seas

by rmadhosinghhector
July 3, 2015

When it comes to ocean sustainability, Pinellas County has a lot of reasons to take notice. A 2014 citizen survey conducted in Pinellas indicated that people are mostly happy with the life they live here. Just over 30% said that ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation
Tags: Film Screening, Hlandis, Ocean, Ocean Frontiers, Pinellas, Social Sustainability, Sustainability

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