August 25, 2023- About a year ago, the Bay County Transportation Planning Organization asked the Florida Department of Transportation to investigate building a four-lane toll road from I-10 to U.S. 98. Florida DOT’s Turnpike Enterprise recently presented a rough proposal to the BCTPO. Three potential route options are suggested that would connect Panama City to […]
The Apalachicola Bay System Initiative Newsletter – July 2023 an initiative of the Florida State University Coastal and Marine Lab The ABSI mission: to gain insight into the root causes of decline of the Apalachicola Bay ecosystem with a focus on oyster reefs, and ultimately, with guidance from the Community Advisory Board and input from
Pathway to Recovery: July ABSI Update (FSU Coastal and Marine Lab) Read More »
August 4, 2023 — Summer remains in full swing in North Florida! The hot weather brings many people to our lovely beaches and coastlines to swim and cool off. It’s also the time when we see caution signs and ropes popping up around our favorite beaches, reminding us to be aware of the nesting wildlife
Share the Beach: Nesting shorebirds and sea turtles are here! Read More »
UPDATED July 14, 2023 Apalachicola Riverkeeper continues to monitor the proposed marina complex along the Apalachicola River in downtown Apalachicola. Various permits are required at the local, state and federal levels for the project to proceed. On July 14, 2023, FL DEP issued a Notice of Intent (NOI), related to the pending approval of state
July 11, 2022-Dani Davis recently joined Apalachicola Riverkeeper as Director of Outreach. Dani succeeds Cameron Baxley, who took the helm as Riverkeeper in May. Georgia Ackerman continues as Executive Director. You can meet the whole team here. Though a native Floridian, Dani grew up on the northern outskirts of suburban Atlanta. Here, she found her
By Georgia Ackerman May 24, 2023–Riverkeeper Cameron Baxley and I joined a tour of Woodruff Dam in Chattahoochee today. The Riparian County Stakeholder Coalition (RCSC) coordinated a meeting with members of the Apalachicola Caucus of the ACF Stakeholders, Florida DEP staff, Northwest Florida Water Management District and other stakeholders of the Apalachicola River basin. USACE
Planning Meeting Kicks off with Tour of Woodruff Dam Read More »
By Ada Long Many thanks to the 30 volunteers that turned out on a sweltering day to clean up St. George Island after a rowdy July 4th holiday. Volunteers included Jon Paul Loesch, Affordable Island Maintenance, Natasha Loesch, Autumn Loesch, Hailey Loesch, Bob Pruitt, Mason Bean, Terri and Steve Denard, Val, Steve, and Brook Tyll,
Patriotic Volunteers Pick Up SGI after Independence Day Read More »
June 30, 2023–Legislative Update from Waterkeepers Florida At the start of 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Executive Order 23-06, setting out a plan to “further advance the protection of Florida’s environment and water quality.” It promised accountability and sound science. It was tentative relief for Florida residents and visitors alike who, in recent years, have
June 4, 2023—It sure felt like a summer reunion at today’s Ice Cream Social at the Goodwood Museum and Gardens. Thank you, Tallahassee area supporters! We truly appreciate you. It was heartwarming to see many long-time members, along with lots of new faces. Everyone enjoyed ice cream with a toppings bar, while listening to a
Tallahassee Area Supporters Turn Out for a Summer Social Read More »
May 31, 2023–Congratulations to the 2023 Katie Herzog–Apalachicola Riverkeeper educational scholarship recipients, John River Sheridan and Colin Wefing, Both are graduates of the Franklin County School (FCS). The students will each receive $2,000 toward their college tuition. Colin and River, along with family members joined a recent Apalachicola River boating trip after a reception at
