toxic algae

Medical researchers and medicine makers are finding a consensus that cyanobacteria in blue-green algae and Karenia brevis in red tide, among other elements in harmful algae, may end up producing a bunch of little healthy things that when properly synthesized by licensed pharmacognosists can combat even heavyweight diseases from cystic fibrosis to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and even cancer,

Water Quality Report: Researchers believe elements in harmful algae will be helpful

Tom Bayles

Blue-green algae's cyanobacteria and red tide Karenia brevis possess types of little healthy things that when properly synthesized by licensed medical researchers can fight a host of diseases

Conservationists have started signature gathering for five rights of nature ballot amendments. The amendments include a guarantee for every Floridian's right to clean water and recognize the rights of Florida's unique ecosystems. Visit www.fl5.org to read each of the five amendments.

Environmental Roundup June 18, 2021

Valerie Vande Panne

We are all connected by the environment we share. The Earth is our home. This is the space where we share the environmental stories that caught our attention this week in Florida and beyond.

Gov. DeSantis And First Lady Announce Water Quality Website

Andrea Perdomo

Governor Ron DeSantis was in Southwest Florida on Tuesday along with his wife, Casey DeSantis, to announce a new tool to help people get up-to-date…

A boat motors through thick algae blooms in the Caloosahatchee River near LaBelle last summer.

EPA Sets Limit For Toxic Algae. Environmentalists Worry It's Too High

Jenny Staletovich

New federal limits for dangerous toxins linked to blue green algae in water where people swim, boat and fish could help Florida fight the dangerous...

Gov. Scott Tours Blue-Green Algae Bloom in SWFL, Declares State of Emergency

Rachel Iacovone

As of Monday morning, the Army Corps of Engineers had halted releases of water from Lake Okeechobee to the west coast. This came after the decision to…

Environment

Governor Scott's Caloosahatchee Tour & Local Fishing Guide and Clean Water Advocate

Mike Kiniry

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced they are suspending releases of water from Lake Okeechobee as of Sunday evening. Nutrient-laden water coming…

Environment

Blue-green Algae and Red Tide Algae Plague Southwest Florida Waters

Julie Glenn

While red tide rages along Southwest Florida’s Gulf coast, blue-green algae is making its way westward along the Caloosahatchee River toward the Gulf. The…

Environment

Toxic Algae Blooms, Red Tide, and the Need for a Permanent Solution

Mike Kiniry

The Florida Department of Health in Lee County recently issued a health advisory for the Alva Boat Ramp, Davis Boat Ramp, and Franklin Locks after water…

ACLU Alleges State Failed Floridians in Response to 2016 Toxic Algae Blooms

Matthew F Smith

The ACLU of Florida has wrapped up a months-long investigation into how the state handled last year’s toxic algal blooms; the result of discharges from…

Senate Considers Federal Help For Communities Hit With Toxic Algae

Amy Green/WMFE

Legislation making its way on Capitol Hill could help Florida communities hit by toxic algae blooms.