Mercury Dangers In Fish A research study presented at a science conference in Tampa last week found unusually high mercury levels in the flesh of nine out of 10 largemouth bass in Florida rivers. The research by the U.S. Geological Survey began in 1998 and measured mercury in 367 stream basins nationally. ...more

December 7, 2008 |

The fledgling Withlacoochee River Alliance aims to bring together activists throughout the region to preserve one of the state's treasures. ...more

August 16, 2008 |

This point in history is an important one for the Withlacoochee River, environmentalists say. ...more

August 16, 2008 |

Federal scientists think they have linked massive pollution outflows from the Mississippi River to intense red tide algae blooms that in recent years have devastated tourism and water-related businesses along Florida's Gulf Coast. ...more

November 7, 2007 |