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More Florida Manatees Have Died This Year Than in All of 2017

From: The Bulletin

“As of Aug. 18, the most recent date for the running total, the Red Tide bloom had been verified as the cause of death for 29 manatees, and was suspected of killing…

Toxic 'Red Tide' in Florida Causes Spike in Manatee Deaths

From: The Independent

“We expect the red tide-related manatee death toll to rise,” Jeff Ruch, executive director for NGO Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, told AP.…

Toxic 'Red Tide' Blamed for Rise of Manatee Deaths in Florida

From: The Guardian

“Manatees are dying in alarming numbers in Florida this year – the toll significantly increased by the “red tide” toxic algae bloom blighting large areas of the coast…

More Florida Manatees Have Died So Far This Year Than in All of 2017

From: Orlando Sentinel

“We expect the red tide related manatee death toll to rise," said Jeff Ruch, executive director for Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, a D.C.-based…

In the First Eight Months of the Year, the Number of Manatee Deaths in Florida Has Surpassed the Total for All of 2017

From: CNN

“In just the first eight months of the year, the number of manatee deaths in Florida has surpassed the total for all of 2017, according to a report by Public Employees for…


News Releases

MOST U.S. WATERS ARE POLLUTED AND GETTING DIRTIER

EPA Figures Show Grim Pollution Realities on 40th Anniversary of Clean Water Act

JUDGE HALTS GE CROPS ON SOUTHEASTERN WILDLIFE REFUGES

Separate Ruling Leaves Door Ajar for GE Crops on Midwestern Refuges for Now

YELLOWSTONE’S NEW CELL TOWER PRE-APPROVED DESPITE IMPACTS

Disingenuous Call for Public Comments Does Not Cure Violations of Law and Policy

INVESTIGATION FAILS TO SORT OUT WEATHER SERVICE FISCAL SCANDAL

NOAA Casts Blame but Cannot Find Cause for Massive Budgetary Check Kiting

VOLUNTARY LIVESTOCK DRUG WITHDRAWAL PROSPECTS ILLUSORY

FDA Wishful Strategy of Corporate Cooperation to Stem Growing Drug Resistance