Oyster Culture Gear and Suppliers Workshop Set
Free workshop on selecting gear and suppliers for culturing oysters will be given Dec. 4 in St. Teresa, repeated Dec. 5 in Cedar Key.
Media coverage of sea-level rise: Are we approaching a tipping point?
Over the past two weeks or so, there has been significant media coverage of sea-level rise. The Miami-Herald had a story about how rising sea levels could affect real estate values here. The Miami-Herald also has a week-long series on sea-level rise and Florida called “Elevation: Zero.” The series discusses sea-level rise projections, real estate…
Apalachicola Update: Funding awarded for restoration of oyster bars
Florida Sea Grant is working in partnership with state agencies, the Gulf Coast Workforce Board, local counties and other groups to obtain funding necessary to tackle the primary recommendation of the Oyster Recovery Team’s report: the need for large-scale restoration to achieve recovery of the Apalachicola Bay oyster industry. The first proposed project, led by…
Lionfish: Is it Safe to Eat?
Lionfish is not a traditional or likely seafood selection, but growing interest in response to its invasive and increasing abundance has stirred recreational and commercial interest. Seafood specialist Steve Otwell offers this perspective. Handling Eating lionfish, Pterois miles or Pterois volitans, is being encouraged as one of the best options to mitigate the harmful…
Flood Insurance Programs in Escambia County
Florida Sea Grant and Escambia County Extension present two programs on flood insurance November 18, 2013 in Pensacola. The morning program is for real estate professionals and the evening program for members of the public. The presentations will give some background on the National Flood Insurance Program, look at how the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of…
Flood Insurance: Reforming the Reform
Legislation introduced to blunt impact of flood insurance reform on homeowners On October 29, 2013, federal legislation was introduced into both the House and Senate to alter implementation of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 (BW12) (background information on flood insurance and BW12 that will make the following clearer is available here). This…
LeRoy Creswell Earns Shellfish Merit Award
Florida Sea Grant regional agent LeRoy Creswell has been given the “Meritorious Service” award from the National Shellfisheries Association in recognition of his many years of leadership.
New legal analysis on local government liability for flooding and drainage systems affected by sea-level rise
Sea-level rise presents challenges not only to property owners but also to local governments. Local governments pay the bill for infrastructure such as roads, sewer, water, and electrical and drainage systems that can be compromised through sea-level rise or coastal flooding or erosion as exacerbated by sea-level rise. At the same time, as we have…