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Scallop Season is Temporarily Closed in Pasco County as of August 6, 2026

August 7, 2026 michele525 0

The region is temporarily closed to harvest due to the detection of toxin-producing algae, Pyrodinium bahamense, at levels exceeding the safety thresholds established by the National Shellfish Sanitation Program […]

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Looks Like It’s Safe to Go Back in the Water | Restrictions Lifted on Two Coastal Beaches

August 6, 2026 michele525 0

Tests conducted on Jul 30, 2026 indicate acceptable levels of bacteria at two beaches in Pasco County […]

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Department of Health Pasco Issues Rabies Advisory

August 1, 2026 michele525 0

People and domestic animals should always avoid physical contact with wild animals which carry a higher risk of human exposure and a need for rabies post-exposure treatment. […]

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DOH-Pasco Issues Mosquito-Borne Illness Advisory

July 30, 2026 michele525 0

Several sentinel chickens have tested positive for West Nile virus infection. DOH-Pasco and Pasco County Mosquito Control continue surveillance and prevention efforts. […]

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Prescribed Burn Notification for Pasco County for July 24, 2026

July 24, 2026 michele525 0

The controlled burn scheduled for July 24,notice goes out to the Tampa Bay region – Pasco Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties. […]

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Operation TRAP Hosts Annual Webinar on July 28, 2026| Check out progress and volunteer opportunities to help keep trash out of local waterways

July 20, 2026 michele525 0

Operation TRAP will host a webinar to share what has been accomplished over the last two years as well as volunteer opportunities for the ecology-minded […]

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FDOH Pasco Issues Water Quality Advisories for Two Coastal Parks

July 19, 2026 michele525 0

Water advisories have been issued for Oelsner Park in Port Richey and Robert K. Strickland Park in Hudson […]

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Pasco Community Cleanups Remove 280 Tons of Trash

May 27, 2026 michele525 Comments Off on Pasco Community Cleanups Remove 280 Tons of Trash

Another round of successful Community Cleanups – this time in three West Pasco neighborhoods. – captures 280 tons of trash. […]

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