Valerie Vande Panne

Nonnative, invasive lionfish have infiltrated state waters and are negatively impacting Florida’s reefs and wildlife. These fish not only prey on native saltwater species, they also compete for food with economically important species such as grouper and snapper.

Environmental Roundup November 14, 2020

Valerie Vande Panne

Welcome to this week’s Environmental Roundup! Here are the environmental stories this week that caught our eye.

Is Sending Lake O's Water South the Solution to Toxic Discharges?

Valerie Vande Panne

The Army Corps of Engineers has been releasing water from Lake Okeechobee as Tropical Storm Eta bears down on South Florida. This can be problematic in more ways than one.

Environmental Roundup November 08, 2020

Valerie Vande Panne

Welcome to this week’s Environmental Roundup! Here’s what happened in the environment this week that might have missed your radar.

Amendment One Passes, Some Voters May Have Hurdles to Look Forward To

Valerie Vande Panne

Amendment One has passed with more than 60% percent of the vote, which is what it needed to become part of the state's constitution.

Manatee Land, Water, Fish, & Wildlife Preservation Bond Passes

Valerie Vande Panne

Manatee County Voters have decided to create a fund dedicated to land and water conservation.

Conservation Collier Referendum Passes

Valerie Vande Panne

Voters in Collier County have decided to reestablish funding for Conservation Collier.

This is Miss Lucy of Arcadia, FL. She is a stroke & a COVID-19 survivor. She’s spending the day at her polling place, supporting a local candidate. To her, it doesn’t matter who you vote for. “Be nice and keep going.”

Laid Back Atmosphere Greets Voters at Arcadia Polling Place

Julie Glenn

Valerie VandePanne reports from DeSoto County.

Environmental Roundup, Week ending 10/31

Valerie Vande Panne

Welcome to this week’s Environmental Roundup! Here’s what caught our eye in the environment this week.

Environmental Round Up, Week ending Oct. 24

Valerie Vande Panne

Welcome to this week’s Environmental Roundup! Here’s what caught our eye in the environment this week.

Collier Voters Decide Whether to Bring Back Conservation Land Buying Program

Valerie Vande Panne

This Fall, voters in Collier County will decide whether to reestablish funding for Conservation Collier by levying a nominal property tax in order to enable the program to purchase and protect sensitive lands.