Naples Network for Climate Action - Make Naples a Leading City Nov 24, 2007 Wink News In response to the signing of the National Mayor's Climate Change Agreement, a national group with local roots called Step It Up hosted a public climate change awareness festival on November 24th on 5th Ave S. in downtown Naples, Fl. The Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve partnered with the Collier County Water and Solid Waste Management Departments, South FloridaWater Management District, and Florida Gulf Coast University to present the latest on the science behind global warming, water conservation, and useful tips and products for the general public. Watch   Gulf Alliance TV Series Barbara Kirkpatrick Interviewed by Tabitha Stadler Hosting the Gulf Alliance TV Series, Tabitha Stadler with the Rookery Bay NERR interviews MOTE Marine Laboratory's Red Tide Expert, Barbara Kirkpatrick, at the Comcast Studio in Naples, Florida. Barbara spoke at the Red Tide Workshop in January 2007 about the human health effects Red Tide poses on those living on the coast.   Time for action on global warming February 6, 2008 Naples Sun Times As director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Center, Gary Lytton hosted a luncheon with local leaders on January 31 to discuss the impact of global warming in the region. The center has not only monitored sea levels and coastal lands; it has also taken ... Read More   Mini-workshop on red tide set tonight at North Collier Regional Park January 24, 2007 Naples Daily News Tonight’s workshop is set to feature a panel discussion that includes Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute senior research scientist Cynthia Heil, Sarasota-based Mote Marine Laboratory environmental health program manager Barbara Kirkpatrick and Collier County tourism director Jack Wert. Read More   Workshop: Golden Gate Estates growth is 'a train wreck' March 27, 2007 Naples Daily News Growth in Golden Gate Estates is threatening to ride off the rails, says the man who enforces Collier County’s land development rules. "We have a train wreck in Collier County, a train wreck," Community Development and Environmental Services Administrator Joe Schmitt told a workshop at Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve on sustainable growth this morning. Read More   Businesses, groups to discuss water woes at Rookery Bay workshop February 20, 2007 Naples Daily News Big Cypress Basin Director Clarence Tears uses a water analogy to describe the path of growth in Golden Gate Estates. "To me, it's like a wave,'' Tears told a..." Read More   Mack plans several stops in Collier February 20, 2007 Naples Daily News At 5:20 p.m., Mack will address members of the Rookery Bay Reserve about his “Save Our Shores Act” and his work on water quality issues in Southwest Florida.... Read More   Gulf group series to air on TV April 19, 2007 Naples Daily News The Gulf of Mexico Alliance is heading for a television near you. Comcast Cable is airing a series from 4:30 to 5 p.m. Sundays on channel 35 based on Gulf of Mexico Alliance workshops held at Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve earlier this year. Comcast is airing segments based on three Southwest Florida community workshops this year that focused on red tide, water woes, climate change and sustainable growth. This Sunday, April 22, the program will feature Collier County Water Director Paul Mattausch and City of Naples environmental specialist Katie Fuhr to talk about water management. The series will continue for the next several months. Read Article   Program about sea level rise to be broadcast May 31, 2007 Naples Daily News A program about the effects of sea level rise in Southwest Florida is scheduled to splash across Naples television screens this weekend. The 30-minute program, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Saturday on Comcast channel 35, is part of a series of episodes based on public participation workshops sponsored by Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve this spring. Saturday's episode will feature Florida Gulf Coast University marine science professor Michael Savarese. Rookery Bay Coastal Training Coordinator Tabitha Whalen-Stadler is scheduled to present the results of the Gulf of Mexico Alliance workshops to the Naples City Council at its Monday workshop at City Hall. Read Article   Fifth Avenue trade show unites organizations working against global warming November 24, 2007 Naples Daily News Naples’ first Climate Change Trade Show hosted by the national organization, Step It Up, and the Naples Network for Climate Action exhibited other alternatively fueled vehicles, methods of conservation and ways to prevent global warming Read More   Red tide workshop: Officials, scientists focus on plan January 23, 2007 Marco Eagle Red tide, the fish-killing, lung-irritating, beach-ruining phenomenon, will be the focus of a groundbreaking workshop today south of Naples. Scientists and policymakers will convene with local officials, residents and business leaders to formulate a plan to deal with the causes and consequences of red tide. Read More   Water woes, climate change are topics next week at Gulf of Mexico Alliance workshops February 16, 2007 Naples Daily News Water woes and climate change will be discussed at two public workshops planned next week in Naples by the Gulf of Mexico Alliance. Read More   Collier water director: County will need 57 new wells in next 5 years February 20, 2007 Naples Daily News ... if growth continues at its current pace in Collier County, the county's demand for drinking water will go from 35 million gallons a day now to 104 million gallons a day in 20 years.... Read More   Rookery Bay water workshop: Local governments around Gulf should convene climate change task forces February 20, 2007 Naples Daily News Local governments around the Gulf of Mexico should convene task forces on global climate change to bridge the gap between decision-makers and science, a Rookery Bay workshop .... Read More