Are you interested in learning how to save energy and water while helping low-income families in our community? Our new Energy Upgrade program will train volunteer “Energy Coaches” to conduct in-home energy evaluations and offer… Read More
Buy early and stock up. Sage advice, when it comes to disaster preparations… especially stocking up on food. Whether you heeded that advice or not, there’s never a bad time to check your supplies. That’s… Read More
The pervasiveness of microplastic pollution is scary. Stories on where these tiny plastics are found continually fill my inbox. Here is a personal list I have been keeping regarding where microplastics have been found in:… Read More
Living on the coast or along a lake in Florida can make for a fantastic lifestyle, often replete with stunning scenery and vibrant ecosystems. But, that lifestyle carries with it additional responsibility, in the form… Read More
Florida is an amazing state, in many ways. Chief among these is the variety of water resources available to us. We can boast of nearly 3,000 miles of shoreline, more than 650 miles of coastal… Read More
I’ve often heard people say, “It’s Florida. You can’t water too much.” Don’t believe it. Overwatering is a frequent problem here, one that leads to unwanted weeds and pests, wasted resources, and higher-than-necessary water bills…. Read More
Many homeowners turn to their yards when it comes time to bump up the beauty and pump up the property value, only to watch in mounting frustration as plant after plant withers under blazing sunlight… Read More
The Sarasota Soil and Water Conservation District has set an August 17 working group meeting to discuss local resource conservation concerns and programs. The meeting, which is open to the public, will start at 6:30… Read More
Protect the Waterfront. Plants planted along the water’s edge, both in the water and along the shoreline have many benefits. They naturally add aesthetic value, help reduce erosion and filter pollution. They create nursery… Read More
At 3 o’clock expect rain. Those were the words I heard over and over when I first moved to the Tampa Bay area. It took time for the wisdom to sink in. Here in Florida… Read More
