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Thinking of Going Solar? Now’s the Time

Solar Panels | Environment | Solar Energy
It’s not too late to join the St. Pete Autumn Solar Co-Op. The group is holding an information session tonight. ST. PETERSBURG – Homeowners who’ve thought of going solar stillRead More

24 Tampa Bay Governments Unite to Fight Sea Level Rise, Climate Change

Climate Change | Sea Level Rise | Environment
A signing ceremony is scheduled this morning for 24 local governments to formally join the Tampa Bay Regional Resiliency Coalition, an alliance of local governments working together to develop theRead More

Reclaimed Water Restrictions Begin Monday in Pinellas

Reclaimed Water | Environment | Water
Enforcement of watering restrictions is currently being intensified to encourage responsible use of reclaimed water. PINELLAS COUNTY – Seasonal reclaimed water restrictions go into effect Monday (Oct. 1) and runRead More

Art Students Help Kenneth City Send Anti-Water Pollution Message

Kenneth City | Environment | Public Works Truck
Students from St. Petersburg Christian School provided the art displayed on Kenneth City’s public works trucks. It’s part of the town’s anti-water pollution education campaign. KENNETH CITY – Art studentsRead More

Pinellas Offers New Way to Request Red Tide Cleanup

Red Tide | Dead Fish | Environment
Residents are asked to report only dead fish in the hundreds or thousands that are found in the open water or on public property. PINELLAS COUNTY – Pinellas County EnvironmentalRead More

Sierra Club Endorses Gillum for Governor

Andrew Gillum | Governor | Politics
The group’s St. Petersburg-based political action committee praised the Tallahassee mayor’s environmental track record. ST. PETERSBURG – The Sierra Club announced Friday (Sept. 14) its endorsement of Andrew Gillum forRead More

Volunteers Needed for Coastal Cleanup Day

Caladesi Island | Gopher Tortoise | Environment
Volunteers are also sought for National Public Lands Day. TAMPA BAY – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is seeking residents and visitors to volunteer at events in Florida’s stateRead More

Oil Spill Money to Restore Wildlife Habitats

Pelican | Fort De Soto Park | Environment
The five projects spearheaded by the Tampa Bay Estuary Program cover hundreds of acres in Pinellas, Hillsborough and Manatee counties. ST. PETERSBURG – The Tampa Bay Estuary Program has beenRead More

Bell to Toll for Climate, Jobs, Justice

Alarm | Environment | Time
The concept behind Saturday’s rally is to awaken people to the connection between the climate, jobs and justice. ST. PETERSBURG – A rally is planned Saturday (Sept. 8) to helpRead More

Thinking of Going Solar? Consider a Solar Co-op

Solar Power | Solar Energy | Environment
A third solar co-op is forming in St. Petersburg. Membership is open to all Pinellas County residents. ST. PETERSBURG – Homeowners who are considering going solar but aren’t sure whereRead More