Max Chesnes is the Tampa Bay Times' environment and climate reporter, covering public lands, water quality, wildlife and everything in between. Reach him at mchesnes@tampabay.com or follow him on ...

CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. — To Vickie Hall, manatee season is about educating others on how to respectfully experience swimming with manatees and the importance of their conservation. Hall is the operations ...

After roughly 40 years of debate and litigation over keeping dams and out-of-basin diversions off the Crystal River, stakeholders say they are now finding greater alignment. Crystal River Valley ...

In Florida, outdoor activities and watersports are a year-round affair. Water temperatures for natural springs in the northern and central parts of the state average 70 degrees—perfect for paddling ...