Cleveland, Ohio Local News
Ohio reaches historic milestone for clean air
[ad_1] OHIO — The Ohio Environmental Protection agency announced on Tuesday that all of Ohio has been designated as “attainment” for clean air standards…
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Cleveland, Ohio Local News
Ohio EPA finds contamination in Henry County creek
[ad_1] NAPOLEAN, Ohio — The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency says it found the source of contamination in the Huston Creek waterway in Flatrock Township. …
Tampa Bay, Florida Local News
Florida Wildlife Corridor Day highlights projects helping Florida’s waterways
[ad_1] CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. — Earlier this week, Florida Wildlife Corridor Day took place at the State Capitol. The main event was an exhibit provided…
Tampa Bay, Florida Local News
Local Girl Scouts lead project to improve Tarpon Springs’ water quality
[ad_1] TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. — Down by the Sponge Docks, a noble project gets underway. What You Need To Know Two local Girl Scouts are…
Tampa Bay, Florida Local News
Withlacoochee River could be headed toward record low water levels this summer
[ad_1] DUNNELLON, Fla. — Conservation leaders say lakes, rivers and the aquifer in Citrus County could be headed toward record low levels by this summer.…
Tampa Bay, Florida Local News
Manatee County to take 5 million gallons of water a day from Peace River in 2036
[ad_1] MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Part of Manatee County’s long-term water plan calls for taking drinking water from the Peace River. It comes at…
Tampa Bay, Florida Local News
Lido Beach renourishment project to begin Sunday
[ad_1] SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — Crews were scheduled to start a renourishment project at Lido Beach on Monday, but rough weather forced a delay.…
Tampa Bay, Florida Local News
New Gulfport environmental team begins taking tree inventory
[ad_1] GULFPORT, Fla. — The City of Gulfport launched its new environmental team Saturday. Its first mission is to take an inventory of the city’s…
Tampa Bay, Florida Local News
Winter Haven focusing on land conservation for growing population
[ad_1] POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Winter Haven is taking steps toward preserving Florida’s natural beauty and waterways. City leaders recently purchased more than 100 acres…
Tampa Bay, Florida Local News
USF studies environmental impact of pollutants like pharmaceuticals in Tampa Bay
[ad_1] ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — University of South Florida scientists are studying how contaminants like flushed or thrown away pharmaceuticals impact Tampa Bay, hoping…
Charlotte, North Carolina Local News
New program protecting eastern hellbenders from extinction
[ad_1] Eastern hellbenders, the giant salamanders that swim in western North Carolina’s waterways, also known as snot otters, devil dogs and lasagna lizards, are…
Cleveland, Ohio Local News
Five Geauga parks to close for controlled hunting
[ad_1] CLEVELAND — Geauga Park District announced five parks will close once controlled hunting season gets underway. What You Need To Know The parks…
Cleveland, Ohio Local News
Ohio businesses, families navigate rising utility bills amid technology boom
[ad_1] DUBLIN, Ohio — As technology companies expand across Ohio, rising electricity demand is pushing utility bills higher for families and businesses. Experts and…
Orlando, Florida Local News
Bear harvest permit applications open Friday for 2025 hunt
[ad_1] FLORIDA — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will open bear harvest permit applications on Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. for the…
Charlotte, North Carolina Local News
How N.C. professor finds bees that fight deadly mite
[ad_1] RALEIGH, N.C. — A pesky parasite is impacting bees, threatening colonies all over the world. Bees keep our crops pollinated and now their keepers are…
Cleveland, Ohio Local News
Ohio city warns of invasive insect wiping out plants
[ad_1] OHIO — It’s an invasive insect that has previously caused quarantines and can wipe out foundational shrubs in its path. We’re talking about…
Orlando, Florida Local News
EPA fires employees who publicly criticized agency policies under Trump
[ad_1] WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday fired at least eight employees who signed a letter criticizing the agency’s leadership under Administrator…
Tampa Bay, Florida Local News
Manatee County residents push for more protection for Myakka River
[ad_1] MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Manatee County residents are fighting for more protection for the Myakka River, but state legislation could complicate future decisions. Growing…
Cleveland, Ohio Local News
ODNR celebrates bird migration with annual festival
[ad_1] OHIO — Fall is almost here, and that means thousands of birds will soon start their migration. To celebrate, the Ohio Department of…
Tampa Bay, Florida Local News
Manatee canal and drainage debris removal expected to be complete next month
[ad_1] PALMETTO, Fla. — Manatee County crews are hard at work to finish the last of the debris removal work orders, and say all the…