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DEP also issued a new fine against a West Palm Beach landscape company that didn't have the required state approval to trim mangrove trees that tall.

Sandpiper Resort owners cut 1,000 feet of mangroves. See their response to DEP punishment

"They need to make restitution. They didn't just kill mangroves. They killed crab, shrimp, snapper and grouper,” angler said of destroyed honey hole.

The resort reportedly told DEP a tornado ripped the 944 mangroves out of the ground. The National Weather Service told TCPalm there was no tornado.

The FDEP says they have launched an active and ongoing investigation after a Treasure Coast resident reported to them that protected mangrove trees were cut down.

The FDEP says they have launched an active and ongoing investigation after a Treasure Coast resident reported to them that protected mangrove trees were cut down.

Local scientists are feeling confident this weekend's storm will not have a major impact on Treasure Coast estuaries and water quality.

Seagrass survival in St. Lucie Estuary, Indian River Lagoon hinges on discharges This estuary on this coast does not need any more discharges, Florida Oceanographic Society executive director says The health of estuary and lagoon waters hinges on the health of seagrass. Make no mistake: The seagrass is on life support and has been for decades. and last updated 2021-08-02 19:57:34-04 STUART, Fla. — Dr. Lorae Simpson is the director of research and conservation efforts at the Florida Oceanog...

Palm Beach Illustrated Local initiatives work to please the planet by improving restaurants’ sustainability practices Photo by Rachel Wallace Photography While each of us individually can aim to make better food choices, our impact is limited without the participation of heavy hitters like restaurants. Fortunately, these local initiatives incentivize eateries to go greener. Branzino at The Cooper. Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s Blue Table Restaurant Program requires participating restaurant...