A Golden Opportunity The article "Hatchery Plan Rejected" by Yvette C. Hammett (Metro, March 12) is an excellent description of a new research and educational facility for this side of Florida. This was clearly seen by the favorable position taken by the Environmental Lands Acquisition and Protection Program (ELAPP) general committee. ...more

March 13, 2009

Raising redfish to release into Tampa Bay may be a worthy undertaking. But raising the fry in buildings with parking lots on taxpayer-owned environmental lands isn't a plan the property's overseers can easily support. ...more

March 11, 2009

The Ruskin Community Development Foundation wants to hear from you at its next meeting on Oct. 21. ...more

September 24, 2008

Brian Blair did his best Tuesday to convince fellow county commissioners that Hillsborough's conservation land-buying program doesn't need $200 million to continue. ...more

June 18, 2008

The crowded Nov. 4 ballot will include a measure that has more to do with fish and wildlife than Democrats and Republicans. ...more

May 22, 2008

A poll to gauge residents' support of a program that buys land for conservation will go forward with the blessing of the Hillsborough County Commission. ...more

April 17, 2008

Just inside the gate, a sign carries a message that seems pretty clear: "This site has been protected for the purpose of mitigating the impacts of land development on wildlife populations and their habitat." ...more

December 10, 2007

It's not often the anniversary of a tax is worth celebrating, but Hillsborough's ELAPP program is a rare exception. ...more

October 15, 2007