Area
residents have the opportunity to turn their bird feeders into
research stations. Scientists want to gather information on Painted
Buntings. WGCU’s Valerie Alker reports.

New studies from the University of South Florida show a chemical commonly used in weed killer is adversely affecting some amphibians and fish.  WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.

Collier
County Commissioners approved a plan on Tuesday to increase protections
for endangered red-cockaded woodpeckers in a rural part of the county
known as North Belle Mead.  WGCU’s John Davis reports.

The
Harry Chapin Food Bank in Ft. Myers is now distributing pet food to
area food pantries.  Supporters say the need is great…and growing.
WGCU’s Valerie Alker has more.

The
system used to name and categorize threatened and endangered species in
Florida is about to be overhauled.  And, officials want the public’s
help in making those changes.  WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.

The poor economy has led to layoffs and service cutbacks at the Suncoast Humane Society. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.

Air
travelers concerned with leaving their pets behind may soon be able to
leave their pet at the airport.  WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.

State
agencies are reminding visitors at Rookery Bay Research Reserve to hang
on to their fishing lines. The reminder is not aimed to protect fish,
but rather nesting birds. WGCU’s Farah Dosani reports.

Officials
with the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission will be in
Punta Gorda Thursday night seeking public comment on a proposed plan to
tighten restrictions on shark anglers.  WGCU’s John Davis reports.

It
could be a marriage made in heaven as Mote Marine Laboratory in
Sarasota and the University of South Florida form a new partnership.
WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.