NEWS & PUBLICATIONS

A big thank you to Maya Burke, Assistant Director of the Tampa Bay Estuary Program, and all those who organized and assisted with the event presentation from LWVNPC. Maya manages habitat restoration and water quality improvement projects; facilitates the Tampa Bay Climate Science Advisory Panel; and distills Tampa Bay research for decision makers and resource managers. Thank you for sharing the mission of the Tampa Bay Estuary Program and protecting our waterways. #cleanwater

Thank you to all who attended our LWVNPC happy hour and book share at Red Lobster hosted by our membership committee. We enjoyed each other’s company and were inspired by the literature provided for swap. Thank you for hosting. #lwvnpc

Our peer-reviewed book, "Living Shorelines for Florida: A Practical Guide for Building Coastal Resilience," is available for pre-order from University Press of Florida! Check out a preview at this link! https://upf.com/book.asp?id=9781683405504
“The go-to resource on everything you need to know about planning and implementing living shorelines within the southeast US.”—Thomas Ries, founder and president, Ecosphere Restoration Institute
“As a landscape architect specializing in coastal projects, I found Living Shorelines for Florida to be both insightful and practical. The authors provide clear explanations of key principles and best practices, and their thorough research presents a convincing, evidence-based case for why this approach should be widely adopted. This book is essential for designers, practitioners, and homeowners committed to protecting and restoring Florida’s coastal landscapes.”—Jules Bruck, director of the School of Landscape Architecture and Planning, University of Florida
"A proven approach to coastal management, “living shorelines” refers to nature-based infrastructure and landscaping that increase shoreline stabilization, mitigate the threats that lead to coastal erosion, and improve coastal resilience. This book explains the concept of living shorelines and how to implement them in Florida—a state with the longest coastline in the contiguous United States and a rapidly increasing population that makes this topic critical."
#sustainability
#livingshorelines

May Day Momentum: Defending Florida’s Future
🗓️ Monday, June 23 | 🕕 6 PM | 📍 Zoom
Florida is feeling the impacts of climate change now—flooding, storm surge, disappearing coastlines, polluted air and water, and out-of-control development. But our voices and actions can shape a more resilient, sustainable future.
Join the Sierra Club and Families for Strong Public Schools for a solutions-focused session on how to activate around the environmental issues raised at the May Day of Action.
💡 We’ll cover:
🌊 Flooding & climate resilience
🏘️ Smart, sustainable development
🛡️ Housing, insurance, and disaster recovery
🚍 Transportation as a climate solution
🛑 Plastic reduction & personal responsibility
✊ Let’s organize around policies that protect people, wildlife, and the planet.
👉 RSVP now: https://mobilize.us/s/uggqAS
#MayDayMomentum #ClimateActionFL #EnvironmentalJustice #ResilientFlorida #ActOnClimate @Families for Strong Public Schools Sierra Club Florida
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