It has been almost 22 years since this editorial page detailed the devastating damage boat propellers were doing to Tampa Bay and questioned why no government agency would take action to protect the sea grass meadows that filter water and sustain marine life. ...more

February 14, 2009

Gus Muench contributed to the tens of thousands of propeller scars that pock the seagrass beds in Cockroach Bay. ...more

January 28, 2009

Gus Muench contributed to the tens of thousands of propeller scars that pock the seagrass beds in Cockroach Bay. He readily admits guilt. ...more

January 26, 2009

Environmentalists and longtime homeowners continued their call last week for a community plan south of the Little Manatee River that would keep their area rural and protect natural areas from dense development. ...more

July 30, 2008

Environmentalists and longtime homeowners continued their call Tuesday for a community plan for south of the Little Manatee River that would keep the area rural and protect natural areas from dense development. ...more

July 24, 2008

The idea of banning outboard motors in the Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve has not gathered steam on a local task force considering the possibility of Hillsborough County designating its first pole-or-troll zone. ...more

June 28, 2008

As if they had marked it on their calendar, a flock of white pelicans soared over Mount Cockroach as a crowd of people gathered to celebrate 20 years of making Tampa Bay a critter's place for clean living. ...more

November 8, 2007