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CAMA Web Article Archives - 2009

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Indian River Park: Bringing a Shoreline to Life (12/20/09)
CAMA and other partners are working with Franklin County to improve shoreline habitat and control erosion at Indian River Park.
Stormy Weather and Water Quality (10/8/09)
Researchers are studying the effects of tropical storms and hurricanes on water quality.
Join the 24th Annual International Coastal Cleanup
Cleanup events at various state parks and aquatic preserves provide an opportunity for the public to help protect Florida beaches and coasts.
Get Involved in National Estuaries Day 2009
Celebrate Florida's waterways and coasts by participating in statewide events.
Butterfly Monitoring at GTM Research Reserve (8/28/09)
Volunteers collect data about butterflies to help researchers assess population trends and
develop conservation strategies.
Bringing Tidings of Beach Conditions (7/30/09)
Learn about red tide through websites, phone lines and signs. Rookery Bay has helped coordinate ways to better inform the public of red tide events.
Hydrologic Restoration of the North Fork St. Lucie River (7/1/09)
Reconnecting oxbows and the floodplain for the North Fork St. Lucie River will help improve
water quality and habitat.
Helping Sea Turtles (5/29/09)
Natural predators feed upon sea turtle eggs and hatchlings, but a greater threat to sea turtle survival is human activity. This is how you can help.
Prescribed Fire - Safely Burning Habitats for Resource Management (5/15/09)
CAMA uses prescribed fire to maintain and restore natural communities and to decrease the risk of wildfire.
Federally Threatened Staghorn Coral Thrives on Southeast Florida Reefs (5/1/09)
Since the late 1970s, staghorn and elkhorn coral have declined by 97% across much of their
range, but fare better off mainland southeast Florida.
Boating Smart - Protecting Yourself and the Environment (4/17/09)
Team OCEAN helps keep boaters informed of safe boating habits.
Researching Oysters for the Economy and for the Environment (4/3/09)
Oyster research gives coastal managers information about the health of the estuary.
Spend a Different Kind of Spring Break on the Coast (3/20/09)
College students are coming to Florida to devote their spring breaks to environmental projects such as spoil island restoration and planting longleaf pines.
Florida Celebrates Oceans Day
The theme of this year's celebration is "Florida's Ocean Assets in a Changing Climate and Economy".
Apalachicola Reserve Breaks Ground for New Nature Center (3/6/09)
A new nature and education center is underway. Years of planning and acquiring funds expressed themselves tangibly when construction of the new nature center and staff offices for the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve began in January.
Get Your Feet Wet on an Estuary Wading Trip (2/20/09)
Every year the Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve and Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserves offer free estuary wading trips that take people out to explore the estuarine environment.
Florida's Winter Whales (2/6/09)
Unbeknownst to many residents and visitors, North Atlantic right whales use Florida's coastal waters as a nursery ground every year.
St. George Lighthouse - Restored by Volunteers (1/23/09)
Thanks to the efforts of volunteers, the St. George Lighthouse has been restored and is now open to the public.
Manatees Are Still Taking Life Slow in Florida (1/9/09)
The Florida manatee represents an essential part of Florida's natural heritage. Learn more and how you can help protect the manatee.
The Southwest Birding and Wildlife Festival at Rookery Bay Reserve: Not Just for the Birders
The fifth annual festival, scheduled January 16 – 18, 2009 at Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center in Naples, is designed to stimulate residents and visitors to appreciate the rich wildlife in Southwest Florida and motivate them to help preserve critical habitat around one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the state.