I found myself thinking of Cedar Key today. The heart of the Nature Coast, the capital of the coastal marsh, the end of the line for railroads and travelers like John Muir. So many Cedar Keys have existed on the islands perched out in the Gulf of Mexico. Railroad destination, fishing village, pencil factory, artist […]
Cedar Key – The Heart of Florida’s Nature Coast Read More »
Our new Guest series highlights the love for and importance of the Gulf.
Why a Healthy Gulf Matters Read More »
For the last several summers, Florida’s south west coast has been marred by thousands of dead fish, a stinking mess of decaying marine life, killed by red tide.
Fish Farms in The Gulf, a Recipe for Harm in our Coastal Communities Read More »
The effort towards creating a National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) in Louisiana is being hosted by LSU Sea Grant, and by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). February saw the completion of nine town hall meetings by site selection committees across three regions of coastal Louisiana.
Louisiana’s First National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) Read More »
Join Hurricane Ida Damage Lookout! Stand up for environmental justice in Gulf communities and fight back against oil and gas development. This is something you can do from the comfort of your own home. Whether you spend 5 minutes or an hour on this project you are helping identify the impacts of Hurricane Ida to industrial facilities throughout Louisiana.
Hurricane Ida Damage Lookout: Volunteer Online! Read More »
Your observations make a difference! While we have been working, Federal agencies have started to press companies to assess the climate impacts of their projects, in Plaquemines, Terrebonne, and other places across the USA. Thanks for Looking out! Join Land Loss Lookout today!
LandLoss Lookout Updates! Read More »
If I had to describe the recently-completed session of the Florida Legislature, I would sum it up as preemption and more preemption, steps forward on climate adaptation and the Feds rescue Florida. Oh—and more kicking the can down the road on the issue of stopping climate change. Let’s take a look. Preemption legislation is that
An update on the 2021 Florida Legislature Read More »
Emil Ekvardt from Great.com interviewed Healthy Gulf as part of their ‘Great.com Talks With…’ podcast. This series is an antidote to negative news stories that aims to shed light on organizations and experts whose work is making a positive impact on the world. The Waters We Love Will Waste Away The Gulf of Mexico is
Guest Blog by Rebecca Malpass, Healthy Gulf Intern
This blog was written by Rebecca Malpass, Healthy Gulf’s Policy Intern.
We Need a Mississippi River Restoration and Resilience Initiative Read More »