The Florida Everglades, a vast ecosystem that nearly covered 11,000 square miles1 of Southern Florida, was given another chance when the Biden administration granted $1.1 billion of a $14 billion bipartisan infrastructure bill 7 towards its restoration. At over a billion dollars, it is the largest single investment in the Everglades7. This funding is part… Continue reading Biden’s $1.1 B Everglades Restoration Plan
Sponsor Environmental Action Get Involved with IDEAS For Us in Orlando, FL and Volunteer in Local Eco-Action Events & Projects and Sponsor Environmental Action. watch eco-action highlights Eco-Action Projects in Central Florida Every month, IDEAS mobilizes volunteers to accomplish Eco-Action projects in Central Florida. Read below about the projects IDEAS organizes, and the five focus… Continue reading Sponsor Environmental Action | Fund Eco-Action Projects | IDEAS For Us
On Feb. 23rd 2021, the fight for Florida’s springs took a turn. The Suwannee River Water Management District board voted in favor of renewing a permit allowing Seven Springs Water Co. to continue pumping water from Florida springs. Seven Springs, which owns Ginnie Springs and the surrounding land, pumps this water to the High Springs… Continue reading The Fight for Florida’s Springs
Environmental Action On Campus: IDEAS For Us UCF Environmental Action On Campus: IDEAS For Us UCF. Mission: nowhere does the word have more meaning than when applied to IDEAS For Us (IDEAS), the nonprofit grassroots organization working to change the way we treat our environment. According to the IDEAS website, “Our mission is to develop… Continue reading Environmental Action On Campus: IDEAS For Us UCF
Eco-Conscious While Sheltering in Place Eco-Conscious Practices From Home. When faced with a deadly threat, humans do what comes naturally—they adapt. To the extent that history serves as evidence of how resourceful mankind can be, it is to illustrate that pandemics spark a wave of innovation relative to their impact on the daily rhythm of… Continue reading Eco-Conscious Practices From Home
Oysters are a type of mollusk with a rough exterior that are typically found clinging onto sturdy substrates like shipwrecks or debris. They are valuable species to shallow waters and reefs. Oysters are considered a keystone species in the Indian River Lagoon in Melbourne Beach, Florida. Oysters provide many benefits to local ecosystems such as:… Continue reading Oysters: The Filter Feeders of The Bay
Tampa Bay About This Branch IDEAS For Us originally expanded into St. Petersburg, Florida in October of 2018. As one of our newest branches, we are excited to grow our presence in the city by organizing an IDEAS Hive meeting each month. Environmental Challenges Toxic algae blooms Loss of habitats and deforestation Wastewater flooding Lack… Continue reading Tampa Bay, FL
IDEAS For Us – Branches Orlando Branch About This Branch IDEAS For Us was founded in Orlando at the University of Central Florida (UCF) by Chris Castro and a group of classmates in 2008. After taking a class by famed environmental sociologist, Penelope Canan, students decided to commit to making UCF a greener and more… Continue reading IDEAS For Us – Orlando
Table of Contents IDEAS For Us – Environmental Sustainability Professionals Show A to Z Topical Index A Alternative Energy Air Pollution Animal Conservation Agroforestry Adaptation Aquaculture Artificial Intelligence Access to Clean Water Awareness Campaigns Alternative Transportation B Biodiversity Biodegradable Carbon Footprint Climate Change Conservation Composting Clean Energy Circular Economy Community Gardens Corporate Sustainability C Carbon… Continue reading Blog
IDEAS For Us and NowThis News are both on an inspiring mission to ignite change and raise our collective consciousness about the urgent need for environmental action. They are the dynamic duo leading the charge in an engaging and transformative journey towards a greener, more sustainable world. IDEAS For Us, a non-profit powerhouse, is all… Continue reading Empowering Change: IDEAS For Us and NowThis News Leading the Way
