Conservation

The purchased conservation lands cover 134 square miles, the largest increment of conservation land and easement purchases ever proposed on a single Cabinet agenda.

The property is where Thirtymile Creek flows into the Alafia River, which is prone to flooding, even in minor storms.

A new report by scientists from four major Florida universities, says that the wildlife corridor — if completed — will not only allow wildlife to survive in the coming decades, it will make climate change less destructive to humans.

Researchers at the University of Florida Center for Coastal Solutions and Center for Landscape Conservation Planning recently developed a tool to help identify conservation lands in Florida that could help improve water quality if they are protected.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that could set aside about $750 million a year from Florida's gambling compact with the Seminole Tribe for conservation work. Critics are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to throw it out.

Patronis said a federal judge’s ruling last month in a battle about wetlands permitting has affected the appraised values of 27,742 acres of agricultural land in Polk, Seminole, Hendry and Collier counties.

Dr. Jamie Rotenberg will talk about his research at the Sarasota Audubon Society's Meet and Greet on March 19 at Celery Fields.

Atalas are small butterflies with inky black wings that are speckled with iridescent blue spots, and a bright red body.

State Rep. Adam Botana says he's taking a wait and see approach on the matter.

Florida panthers will be losing more than 10 square miles of Western Everglades in which they currently roam if the builders get their way. Beloved endangered cougars are gaining ground thanks to preservation efforts that are costing taxpayers.

These are the bills that could help — or hurt — Florida’s environment.

Anna Maria Elementary students are drawn in by Guy Harvey Academy of Arts and Sciences.