Florida's algae problem stems from decades of Lake Okeechobee pollution
The algae fouling South Florida beaches traces its origin to cattle ranches, farms and neighborhoods as far north as Orlando.
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Jul 11, 2016
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NASA analyzes Isaac's rainfall: Drought relief and flooding
As it passed through the northern Caribbean, around south Florida, and into Louisiana and the Middle Mississippi Valley, Hurricane Isaac brought lots of rain, some of it beneficial, and some of it not. Using data from the ...
Earth Sciences
Sep 6, 2012
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Invading, jumbo snails helping endangered Everglades bird
The endangered Everglades snail kite is making a surprising rebound, and an invading bird delicacy that's the size of a baseball may get the credit.
Plants & Animals
Feb 20, 2012
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Everglades show improvement in water quality
Researchers at the University of Florida Research and Education Centers and scientists at the South Florida Water Management District have published a report regarding the trends in water quality feeding into Everglades National ...
Environment
Oct 21, 2010
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Land Deal Likely to Improve Everglades, Ecologists Say
Tom Brokaw, Miss Florida, and the all stars of Florida Everglades advocacy came to Washington on May 19 to discuss the progress of restoration efforts. Packed into a small room down the street from the Capitol building, the ...
Environment
May 20, 2010
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Everglades restoration moves closer to reality with a crucial groundbreaking
It's been 23 years since Congress passed the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan, an ambitious program to undo, at least in part, the damage done by humans to one of the most unique ecosystems on the planet.
Environment
Feb 27, 2023
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White House changes course, backs push for $200 million in Everglades funding
After receiving letters and prodding by Florida's state and federal lawmakers, President Donald Trump changed course Monday, announcing his support of a $200 million push to fund projects aimed at restoring Florida's Everglades ...
Environment
May 14, 2019
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Algae, seaweed discolor Florida waters and beaches
Tourism, fishing and public health are being threatened by contaminants discoloring stretches of beaches at the southern end of the Florida peninsula.
Environment
Jul 10, 2018
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Five things to know about toxic algae
A massive bloom of blue-green algae has hit four counties in Florida covering beaches along the Atlantic coast with foul-smelling, thick muck.
Environment
Jul 8, 2016
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Army Corps to reduce lake flows fueling Florida algae bloom
As a noxious algae bloom fouls beaches on Florida's Atlantic coast, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is preparing to reduce the flow of water from Lake Okeechobee that many blame for fueling the problem.
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Jul 1, 2016
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