Science points to proliferation of septic tanks in loss of seagrass and wildlife The Indian River Lagoon is a narrow channel of brackish water that extends nearly 160 miles down the spine of Florida’s Atlantic coast. Although not as well known to outsiders…
Dewberry Mapping Initiatives Document Seagrass Habitat Levels
Fairfax, Va, Feb. 9, 2015—Environmental mapping projects in Florida and California document the decline of seagrass, an aquatic plant vital to estuarine…
The Florida Department of Transportation Research Develops a Methodology for the Assessment of Sea Level Rise Impacts
In Florida, low elevations can make transportation infrastructure in coastal and low-lying areas potentially vulnerable to sea level rise (SLR). Because…
Florida’s Governor Scott Announces $806.7 Million for Six Transportation Projects
Today, Governor Rick Scott announced the advancement of more than $806 million for six major transportation projects throughout the state that will enhance safety, relieve congestion and increase mobility for Florida’s families. Projects slated for advancement…
Port Everglades Approves a 20-year, $1.6 billion Plan
Twenty years from now, Broward County's already bustling seaport is forecast to handle roughly twice as much cargo and about 40 percent more cruise passengers. To accommodate that growth, Port Everglades will need to invest about $1.6 billion in major projects.…
