Decades of Restoration Culminate in the Opening of FISH Preserve in Cortez
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Decades of Restoration Culminate in the Opening of FISH Preserve in Cortez

ByManatee Herald Staff Report

The long-awaited FISH Preserve has finally opened its natural splendor to the public this Friday after 23 years of dedicated grassroots efforts and extensive environmental restoration. This 100-acre coastal wetland, protected and revitalized by the Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage (FISH), celebrated its inaugural event adjacent to the historic Cortez Fishing Village, reinforcing its connection…

Myakka Well-Water Testing Shows Contamination
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Myakka Well-Water Testing Shows Contamination

ByManatee Herald Staff Report

MANATEE COUNTY, FL (October 13, 2022) – While the floodwaters have mostly receded, the risk remains for residents in the Myakka City area of Manatee County whose drinking water comes from private wells. In the wake of flooding due to Hurricane Ian in the eastern parts of Manatee County, residents with well water were encouraged to…

Piney Point: New Discharge Possible, Water Quality Expert Weighs in
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Piney Point: New Discharge Possible, Water Quality Expert Weighs in

ByManatee Herald Staff Report

Respected water quality expert, David Tomasko, Ph.D. The Executive Director of the Sarasota bay Estuary Program, was contacted by those who are involved with the Piney Point facility, to let him know about an item that may get some attention the next few days. Dr. Tomasko previously summarized how much better our water quality is – both…

County Commissioner Misty Servia Explains Stormwater is not sexy, but….
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County Commissioner Misty Servia Explains Stormwater is not sexy, but….

Bymanateeherald

“If you asked a south county resident to tell you the one thing they want their local government to focus on this year, my bet is you’ll hear, ‘flooding'”. County Commissioner, District 4, Misty Servia shares her thoughts on stormwater.

Good news about red tide on the horizon for our barrier islands
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Good news about red tide on the horizon for our barrier islands

Bymanateeherald

First off, there could be some good news on the horizon for at least our barrier islands, with regards to our current red tide. The latest data from Mote and FFWCC researchers shows red tide at low, moderate and high levels both in the bay, and also along our barrier islands. Read more to find out potential storm impacts.