http://staugustine.com/news/local-news/2009-12-31/beach-driving-comes-end
- St. Augustine Record
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Monday, December 28, 2009
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Monday, December 21, 2009
Invitation from Sarasota Bay Watch
You are invited to join us at the: This free event is open to the public. Registration is required. Please call (941) 953-5333 to register.
Inaugural Sarasota Bay Watch Stakeholders' Meeting
"Our Living Shoreline"
Tuesday, January 19; 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
(Meeting begins at 6:30)
New Pass Room, Keating Center, Mote Marine Laboratory
1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34236
Please join us for an informative evening regarding the present state of the Sarasota Bay ecosystem. Speakers will present current restoration programs and new personal options for shore-line homeowners (including scallop cages,reef balls and dock and seawall habitats). A question and answer session will follow the presentations. Participating groups and organizations include Sarasota Bay Watch, Sarasota Bay Estuary Program, Manatee County Government, Sarasota County Government, Reef Ball Foundation, and ORCA (Ocean Restoration Corp. & Associates).
Red Tide Beach Study on Siesta Key Public Beach Today
http://www.zandavisitor.com/newsarticle-2739-Red_Tide_Beach_Study_on_Siesta_Key_Public_Beach_by_Mote_Marine_Aquarium
- Zoo and Aquarium Visitor
There's also lots of news about events at Aquariums, Sanctuaries, Wildlife Rehabilitation Centers, etc. at this site.
- Zoo and Aquarium Visitor
There's also lots of news about events at Aquariums, Sanctuaries, Wildlife Rehabilitation Centers, etc. at this site.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Friday, December 18, 2009
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Friday, December 11, 2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Monday, December 7, 2009
Sunday, December 6, 2009
This week's storm on the New Jersey Coast
Seaside Park & Seaside Heights in Jersey.The Surf Club in Seaside was almost washed away.
Northeast storms are common along the New Jersey coast.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Friday, December 4, 2009
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Offshore Drilling
"During the last legislative session, anonymous oil
representatives told Florida's legislators that offshore drilling could be
done 3 - 10 miles offshore without harming Florida's environment,
tourism or the economy.
The fact is Florida's economy is based on having clean beaches and a
healthy environment, not oil refineries, storage tanks, oil platforms and
pipelines. The fact is hurricanes happen and oil spills happen, the fact is
using the most modern and best available technologies oil spills still
happen, and the fact is oil refineries require tremendous amount of
water and will compete directly with existing industries and jobs that are
dependent on a limited supply of water."
- Manasota-88: December 2009 Newsletter
representatives told Florida's legislators that offshore drilling could be
done 3 - 10 miles offshore without harming Florida's environment,
tourism or the economy.
The fact is Florida's economy is based on having clean beaches and a
healthy environment, not oil refineries, storage tanks, oil platforms and
pipelines. The fact is hurricanes happen and oil spills happen, the fact is
using the most modern and best available technologies oil spills still
happen, and the fact is oil refineries require tremendous amount of
water and will compete directly with existing industries and jobs that are
dependent on a limited supply of water."
- Manasota-88: December 2009 Newsletter
Rose Bay cleanup nears final stages
http://www.news-journalonline.com/NewsJournalOnline/News/Enviro/bchNS01ENV112909.htm
- Daytona Beach News-Journal Online
- Daytona Beach News-Journal Online
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Sand and The Supreme Court - A Note from our Director
The United States Supreme Court has decided to hear a case involving a proposed beach reclamation project in Florida that affected coastal property owners claim will place a wide swath of public sand between them and the Gulf of Mexico depriving them of their waterfront property rights. The state Supreme Court of Florida had upheld the state project stating that “Florida has a constitutional duty to protect its beaches”. The plaintiffs claim “the intent is a land grab by local government to create a public beach where a private beach previously existed”.
Let’s hope the state prevails in this one. Private ownership of coastal property should not include beaches which should be considered part of the public domain. Because of the state’s rights principle the public trust doctrine is inconsistent throughout the nation even though the public pays for both maintenance of present shorelines and past mistakes that have created erosion or taken access away from the public.
- David Bulloch, Director, SE American Littoral Society
Let’s hope the state prevails in this one. Private ownership of coastal property should not include beaches which should be considered part of the public domain. Because of the state’s rights principle the public trust doctrine is inconsistent throughout the nation even though the public pays for both maintenance of present shorelines and past mistakes that have created erosion or taken access away from the public.
- David Bulloch, Director, SE American Littoral Society
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Venice Waterway Park
http://www.vabi.org/map.htm
Check out Venice Waterway Park along the Intercoastal Waterway and other projects of Venice Area Beautification, Inc.
Check out Venice Waterway Park along the Intercoastal Waterway and other projects of Venice Area Beautification, Inc.
Friday, November 27, 2009
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
Bruce Dayton announces 2 new nature walks
From Beach to Lagoon
Mondays: Jan.18 and Feb.15Free nature walk from the Gulf shore to a lagoon off Lemon Bay led by ecologist Bruce Dayton at Blind Pass Beach. We discuss how water, wind, sand and living things interact to create our beautiful barrier islands (keys as we call them). The biological emphasis will be on habitats. Included are beach, dune, coastal hammock and mangrove. It is a fairly easy two hour stroll on beach, boardwalk, and a short trail. We will meet at 9am by the Blind Pass sign across from the parking area. Approximate time is two hours. Walk is given under the auspices of Sarasota Parks and Recreation. Regstration is required and is limited to 15 participants. Call 941-650-2487 or 493 5087 to register.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Save our Seabirds offering free tours
Save Our Seabirds Rehabilitation Center
is offering guided tours of the facility beginning Friday, Nov. 20. The free, hour-long tours will be every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. SOS houses more than 20 bird species at 1708 Ken Thompson Parkway across from Mote Marine Laboratory. For more information or for large groups, call 388-3010.
Covered wagon trips at Robinson Preserve
Manatee County’s Natural Resources Department (NRD) is hosting a special wagon trip through Robinson Preserve on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 9 and 10:30 a.m.
A naturalist tour guide will explain the preserve’s history, resident wildlife, flowers, and preserve highlights including the 40-foot-tall observation tower.
A fee of $3 per adult and $2 per child will be charged (price includes tax). Trips will last approximately one hour. These tours are suitable for all ages. To make a reservation, contact Melissa Cain Nell at Melissa.nell@mymanatee.org or call 941 742 5757 ext.1.
- Anna Maria News - Vol 10 No 8 - Nov 18, 2009
A voice of conservation on Little Sarasota Bay
http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20091119/ARTICLE/911191062/2055/NEWS?Title=A-voice-of-conservation-on-Little-Sarasota-Bay
- Sarasota Herald Tribune
Note: Explore the sea life near our shores with American Littoral Society biologist, Bruce Dayton,
this Saturday, Nov, 21, 9:30-11:30 am.,
at Sarasota Conservation Foundation, Osprey
Call Bruce at (941) 493-5087 for reservations. No charge but donations are always welcome. Wading shoes suggested.
- Sarasota Herald Tribune
Note: Explore the sea life near our shores with American Littoral Society biologist, Bruce Dayton,
this Saturday, Nov, 21, 9:30-11:30 am.,
at Sarasota Conservation Foundation, Osprey
Call Bruce at (941) 493-5087 for reservations. No charge but donations are always welcome. Wading shoes suggested.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
http://gumbolimbo.org/
Check out Gumbo Limbo Nature Center news and research.
Check out Gumbo Limbo Nature Center news and research.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Turtles are Casualties of Warming in Costa Rica
Not Florida, but close enough to care....
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/14/science/earth/14turtles.html?_r=1&em
- New York Times
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/14/science/earth/14turtles.html?_r=1&em
- New York Times
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Siesta Key - Beach Access #2, Avenida Messina
At Beach Accesses # 2 & # 3, there is no place to park.
The road bordering the beach is PRIVATE and partially sand-covered.
There was once a fishing pier or bulwark herewhich the waves have destroyed.
Some people still venture out to the end with fishing poles.
They say that all kinds of fish can be caught here,
but it looks dangerous.
Park at Access #3, further south, and walk here. 
There is always something interesting to see, such as the snowy egret below.
Rough water delays red tide sampling
http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2009/nov/13/red-tide-collier-county-naples/
- Naples News
See Mote's "Beach Condition Report" :
http://coolgate.mote.org/beachconditions/
(note: Go back to the main map for each area of interest.)
- Naples News
See Mote's "Beach Condition Report" :
http://coolgate.mote.org/beachconditions/
(note: Go back to the main map for each area of interest.)
Friday, November 13, 2009
Tortoise fight
http://www.fbnewsleader.com/articles/2009/11/13/leisure/00aylwildways.txt
- Frenandina Beach News Leader
- Frenandina Beach News Leader
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Simulated photos show turbines off SC coast
http://www.thestate.com/statewire/story/1017720.html
- South Carolina's The State
Simulated photos:
https://www.santeecooper.com/portal/page/portal/santeecooper/press/palmetto_wind
- South Carolina's The State
Simulated photos:
https://www.santeecooper.com/portal/page/portal/santeecooper/press/palmetto_wind
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Bruce Dayton leads Blind Pass beach and trail walk
Beach Talk
Muhly Grass has lavender flower spikes in the Fall. It grows in very dry locations and is salt tolerant.
Sea PurselaneThe leaves of this plant are edible!
Prickly Pear Cactus: In the Spring, it will have beautiful yellow flowers.
Gopher Tortoise Hole
The spiny back orb weaver stretches his web across paths in hammocks near the shore.
Native coontie : In winter, it will produce bright red cone-like blooms.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Bradenton Beach public beaches
There are almost 2 miles of public beach to enjoy along Gulf Drive on the southern tip of Anna Maria Island. Bike paths and lots of public parking are available. Jetties are spaced along the shoreline, most in disrepair, but still intact. (Walking/fishing is not allowed on any of them.) There were lots of shells and birds on this lovely Fall day.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Monday, November 2, 2009
Sunday, November 1, 2009
A human message - Don't change Bird Key Park
http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20091101/ARTICLE/911011080/2416?Title=A-human-message-Don-t-change-Bird-Key-Park
- Sarasota Herald Tribune
Improvements planned for Bird Key Park
http://www.heraldtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091101/GRAPHICS02/910309954/2416&template=graphics
East end of Bird Key Park
Steep slope down to water.
The boulders placed to prevent erosion...didn't.
At high tide, they make it difficult to wade in the water.
"Access Point"
This means a break in the concrete blocks along the slope down to water.
Present parking. This photo was taken on a windy day at high tide.
On better days,when people could get in the water,
the parking lot could be filled.
- Sarasota Herald Tribune
Improvements planned for Bird Key Park
http://www.heraldtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091101/GRAPHICS02/910309954/2416&template=graphics
East end of Bird Key Park
Steep slope down to water.The boulders placed to prevent erosion...didn't.
At high tide, they make it difficult to wade in the water.
"Access Point"This means a break in the concrete blocks along the slope down to water.
Present parking. This photo was taken on a windy day at high tide.On better days,when people could get in the water,
the parking lot could be filled.
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