News Sustainability & Resilience

The City of Tampa is seeking to fill eleven positions on the newly formed Natural Resources Advisory Committee (NRAC), representing a variety of roles, including engineer, builder, certified arborist and more. The committee stems from the City of…

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, the City of Tampa understands that many residents have questions as they recover and begin to rebuild – from permits to property tax assessment implications, and potential grant programs. On…

On its first year anniversary, the City of Tampa’s City Center at Hanna Avenue is proud to announce it has achieved one of the most prestigious green building certifications for its commitment to sustainability, resilience, and equity.The U.S. Green…

The City of Tampa is taking significant steps to modernize its stormwater infrastructure, addressing the growing challenge of managing localized flooding in our coastal, low-lying area.A recent storm on August 15 brought more than three inches of…

State water officials have extended the once-a-week watering restrictions, just weeks after the Tampa Water Department, with the support of the Tampa City Council, decided to make them permanent.The Southwest Florida Water Management District (…

The City of Tampa is proud to celebrate the second anniversary of the Litter Skimmer, an essential asset in the city's ongoing efforts to keep its waterways clean. Since its launch, the Litter Skimmer has removed an impressive 72,500 pounds of trash…

It's time to get rolling — the application window for the city's e-Bike Voucher Program opens tomorrow: Friday, August 16th at 8 A.M. and runs through 5 PM on August 30th.A total of 108 vouchers will be up for grabs.The e-Bike Voucher Program is…

In an effort to continue to conserve Tampa's invaluable water resources, city leaders are proposing to make the emergency once-a-week watering restrictions permanent. First ordered by the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) in…

Those looking to make a positive environmental impact in Tampa are encouraged to join the first city-sponsored environmental stewardship program in Florida, known as the Green Team.Since its formation in 2023, in partnership with Volunteer Florida…

After another successful cycle, the City of Tampa's e-Bike Voucher Program is pedaling back around to give more residents an opportunity to explore another transportation option.In the spring, a total of 112 vouchers were redeemed. The next…

Roots & Shoots, Moms Clean Air Force - Florida, The Green Team, and Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful are partnering for a tree planting event at Takomah Trail Park in Tampa on Thursday, July 18, from 8-10 a.m.Together, representatives from the…

As high temperatures blanket the Tampa Bay region, and residents look for ways to keep cool during the hottest months of the year, the City of Tampa is eager to unveil its first Heat Resilience Playbook. Created in collaboration with researchers at…

Committed to reducing its carbon footprint, the City of Tampa is excited to learn it will be awarded a nearly one-million-dollar grant to fund the purchase of up to 13 new electric police vehicles for the Tampa Police Department.U.S. Representative…

The second annual Memorial Park Cemetery Clean-Up will take place from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 18.Volunteers — more than 75 have registered — will be cleaning headstones, distributing flags, and picking up trash. The Parks and Recreation…

In the ongoing effort to enhance Tampa’s urban tree canopy, the City of Tampa is excited to host the third annual Mayor Jane’s Tree Giveaway tomorrow, when 500 free trees will be distributed to community members.  Tampa residents will receive…

Faced with an ongoing rain deficit, Tampa is kicking off “Water Conservation Month” with a community fair aimed at reducing customers’ water use. The Tampa Water Department’s water conservation and outreach team will host a water conservation…

The Hillsborough River is going green ahead of next weekend’s Tampa’s Downtown River O’ Green event. Today, Friday, March 8, at 10:00 a.m., the Tampa Downtown Partnership, Grow Financial, and City of Tampa Water Department will test the dye that…

Everybody get your roll on! As we celebrate Florida Bike Month, gear up and join the City of Tampa on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, for the exciting re-launch of the popular eBike Voucher Program!  The kick-off event will include a hands-on eBike-…

Bead Reuse Program a Gasparilla Treasure With sustainability in mind, Tampa’s Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management is urging all Gasparilla pirates to take all unwanted beads to designated collection sites in order to…

With the Key to the City now on the minds of the pirates of Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla, city staff across departments are working hard to prepare for their imminent invasion. From public safety, to clean up, it has been 'all hands hoay' the past…

The City of Tampa's first official AmeriCorp Green Team is preparing to graduate. In celebration of their accomplishments the team is completing a new trail as its final project at the New Tampa Nature Park.

Tampa's Green Team is an…

This week, Tampa's "Litter Skimmer" trash boat is celebrating one year on the water.

The boat operates eight hours a day, four days per week, picking up floating trash along the Hillsborough River, Davis Islands, and the Bay.

The…

In a continued effort to support Tampa’s urban tree canopy, the City of Tampa is excited to host the 2nd annual Mayor Jane’s Tree Giveaway tomorrow, distributing 1,000 free trees to community residents.

Tampa residents will…

Mayor Jane Castor today called on Tampa to renew and re-energize its commitment to maintaining a word class tree canopy, setting a goal of planting 30,000 new trees by 2030.  

“I am enlisting everyone - city government, individuals,…