The Water Leak Detection Challenge, a challenge where dye tablets are used to detect leaky toilets, can help families save anywhere from $7.50 to $22 per month on their water bill.
Read More »Petition To Make Bears An Endangered Species Will Move Forward
Bears were a threatened species until 2012, when population was thought to be around 3,000. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will determine their endangered species status.
Read More »Scott Signs ‘Legacy Florida’ For Everglades, Springs
The 'Legacy Florida' bill Gov. Scott signed into law Thursday opens up a pool of money that will go towards restoration and protection of Lake Apopka, natural springs and the Everglades.
Read More »Florida Fishers To Get License Pass This Weekend
This Saturday and Sunday's program is one of four free-fishing weekends — two freshwater, two saltwater — the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission offers each year.
Read More »Gallery: Following North Florida’s Water Story
As part of our Project: Blue Ether, journalist Matt Bruce follows our water supply in North Central Florida through photos.
Read More »Tree Ring Record Shows Recent Southeastern Droughts “A Drop In The Bucket”
The drought of the late 2000s sticks out in many of our memories as particularly severe. But in the scope of history, new tree-ring research shows, that big drought was not very big at all.
Read More »Haile HOA Says Yes To Florida-Friendly Lawns
Some neighborhood associations are moving toward more sustainable landscaping practices to conserve water. Haile Plantation Association is using sustainable practices in its common areas, but it doesn’t have authority over how residents water their lawns.
Read More »New Bear Numbers Do Not Include Those Killed In Hunt
Florida black bears have emerged as a topic of contention as of late because of 2015's hunt, which killed 304 of the animals.
Read More »Project Blue Ether
Trails In Williston Highlands Overrun With Trash
Walking trails in eastern Levy county have been inundated with trash. Some suspect the reason may be due to avoiding the trash dump in Bronson.
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