Apalachicola Bay

The Apalachicola River and Bay have taken several hits—from major storms, to a “water war” between Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.

After years of struggling from both natural and manmade disasters, the bay is beginning to show signs of recovery. Both the water and the oysters are "in recovery mode."

Apalachicola Bay's wild oysters are showing signs they could rebound after years of decline. But the oyster's recovery is still fragile.

Researchers continue their efforts to help the Apalachicola Bay’s oyster industry recover. Now a team from Florida State University is experimenting with different materials to see which is best for repopulating oyster habitats.

Justice Amy Coney Barrett wrote in Thursday’s ruling that Florida did not prove Georgia’s water use had caused damage in the bay and the Apalachicola River.

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case Monday, but as the two states await a decision, some key players say the issue won’t end with the ruling.

Florida contends that Georgia's water use has caused damage to the Apalachicola River and Apalachicola Bay’s signature oyster industry.

For years, Florida has said Georgia uses too much water from a shared river system, thus damaging the Apalachicola River and Bay and the long-iconic oyster industry.

The cause of the decline and death of the Apalach is far more complex than just climate change.

Florida’s environment is rife with victims and none are more tragic or contested than the two rivers and slough.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission voted for the ban in an effort to replenish the oyster population.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approves a five-year ban on harvesting wild oysters from Apalachicola Bay to give the fishery time to recover from drought and other pressures.