Environment

Today marks the one year anniversary of the Gulf Oil Spill. The spill lasted for 85 days and killed 11 men who were aboard the Deepwater Horizon oil rig. 206 gallons spewed from the Gulf well. A year later, Cedar Key is working to improve its emergency management to deal …

One year ago today the Deepwater Horizon rig in the Gulf of Mexico began leaking oil, a spill which was only capped months later. As Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Caitlin Lawrence reports, Florida marine researchers continue to closely watch what the spill has meant underwater. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/MoteMarineLaboratory.mp3]

There’s closure in the case of a matriarch whooping crane shooting thanks to a citizen tip. Authorities have charged Wade Bennett from Kayuga, Indianna and a juvenile in the case. Both were sentenced in Indiana State Court and received probation, fines and fees for their involvement in the shooting of …

Tomorrow marks the one-year anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. WUFT-FM’s Kamryn Deegan spoke with Robert Weisberg earlier today. Weisberg is a Professor of Physical Oceanography at the University of South Florida. The two spoke about the condition of the Gulf one year after …

Tomorrow marks the one year anniversary of the 2010 gulf oil spill. Scientists are still working to help the wildlife that continues to feel effects of the spill. These scientists don’t expect the conditions for gulf animals to improve any time soon. In fact, they say the future for gulf …

Alachua County’s airboat curfew has been in effect since January 1st. WUFT-FM’s Dan Katz looks into how enforcement of the curfew raises some unique issues.

Protesters will gather today to advocate what they call the proper removal of Bison from Paynes Prairie. Advocates are protesting in response to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Bison management plan, and protest organizer Lisa Grossman says they are hoping to ensure the safe removal of the roaming animals. …

Hernando County is offering incentives to green-conscious residents in the community. As Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Veronica Vilar reports, the “Caught in the Act” awards program begins Monday (April 11th). [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/HernandoRecyclingProgramWrap.mp3]

Sustainability and energy conservation were highlighted this morning at the Alachua County Health Department. The Second Annual Alachua County Energy Conservation Day focused on achieving a sustainable workplace and energy savings. Alachua County Manager Randall Reid says energy conservation is the critical issue of our day. “All that is transferrable …

April marks the start of the season for jumping sturgeon. These large fish mostly congregate in deep areas of the Suwannee River, but they can be found anywhere in the river. Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission Public Information Coordinator Karen Parker says to be cautious during this time of year, …