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/ A pine barrens tree frog. The Earth--and Florida--is a magical home for all of us. We are all connected by the environment we share. The Earth is our home. This is the space where we share the environmental stories that caught our attention this week, in Florida and beyond. This week saw Earth Day celebrations around the world. Governor Ron DeSantis marked Earth Day with the announcement that the South Florida Water Management District Governing Board has unanimously approved an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers intended to keep the Army Corps on track with federal constructio...

A Wood Stork Colony We are all connected by the environment we share. The Earth is our home. This is the space where we share the environmental stories that caught our attention this week, in Florida and beyond. It’s Wood Stork nesting season! That’s good news, but the birds seem to be nesting in lower numbers than in previous years. The drying swamp could be one of the reasons—Corkscrew continues to be drier than it should be thanks to canals that drain it. Learn more at the Naples Daily News and Audubon Florida. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is encouraging recr...