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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

ALGODONES DUNES TO STAY PROTECTED FROM ORV ABUSE

Court Enjoins Access until Environmental Reviews Completed

EPA TURNS BLIND EYE TO DANGERS OF MOSQUITO MISTING SYSTEMS

States and EPA Staff Calling for Restrictions on Automatic Pesticide Sprinkler Sales

JERSEY SHORE HIGHLY VULNERABLE TO STORMS AND SEA LEVEL RISE

Environmentalists Urge Corzine Administration to Include Global Warming and Land Use Reforms in Pending Insurance Industry Bailout

CHAMBERS TERMINATION UPHELD—APPEAL PLANNED

Bitterly Divided Board Split on Validity of Charges and Whistleblower Protection

EPA CLOSING ITS HEADQUARTERS LIBRARY OCTOBER 1

Congress Asks for Review of Effects on Research, Regulation and Enforcement