Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council

06/19/2026

📢 Join the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council for the Project Phoenix Summary Webinar on June 26, 2026, from 12:00–1:00 PM! 📢

Learn more about Project Phoenix, hear key takeaways from the 2026 Tabletop Training Sessions, and discover valuable regional disaster recovery resources designed to help communities prepare for and recover from disasters.

This virtual-only webinar is especially beneficial for small businesses and local government officials looking to strengthen their disaster recovery planning and resilience efforts.

🔗 Webinar Information & Registration: https://tbrpc.org/event/project-phoenix-final-summary-webinar/
🔗 Project Website: https://phoenix.tbrpc.org/

06/12/2026

🌧️ Celebrate with our partner UF IFAS Extension Pinellas County at Stormwater Adventures Day this Saturday at Brooker Creek Preserve! 🌧️

This family-friendly event offers fun, interactive opportunities to learn about stormwater, local ecosystems, and how we can all help protect our waterways. Can't attend in person? Virtual participation options are available too!

🔗 Learn more and register: https://stormwateradventures.eventbrite.com

06/12/2026

🌧️ It’s Week 2 of and we’re exploring some of the environmental impacts of stormwater pollution!

🚫 Don't Feed the Algae

Did you know that leaves, grass clippings, fertilizers, and pet waste can all contribute to water pollution when they enter storm drains? These pollutants add excess nutrients to our waterways, which can fuel harmful algal blooms and impact local ecosystems.

💻 To sign up for our events, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/stormwater-stewardship-month-programs-4244893?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

📸 Graphic courtesy of Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council

06/12/2026

As Floridians know all too well, it only takes one storm. 🌀

With the 2026 hurricane season underway, I encourage every resident to watch Project Phoenix 2.0 by the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council.

It’s a realistic look at a worst-case scenario storm hitting our area, detailing the profound impact on our neighborhoods, hospitals, and local economies.

​🎥 I have dropped the link to the full video in the comments below.

​The lesson here is simple: When a major storm threatens our area and evacuation orders are issued, you need to leave. Property can be rebuilt, but lives cannot.

​Please take time this week while we are still early in the season to check your evacuation zone, stock your emergency kits, and talk through a plan with your family. Stay safe, stay informed, and let's get ready together.

06/12/2026

06/03/2026

📍Just Around the Corner — Next stop on our Roadmap to Adaptation: Implementation!📍

We are excited to host City and County staff applying for Resilient Florida funding to our second Roadmap to Adaptation workshop. Participants will hear about best practices to achieve high-scoring adaptation project applications and get a chance to use that lens to assess their own applications.

🎟️ Learn more and register here: https://events.humanitix.com/tbrpc-adaptation-workshop-2-2026

06/03/2026

Learn more here: https://tbrpc.org/stormwaterstewardship/ 🌧️

June is ! 🌧️💧

This graphic shows how common sources of stormwater pollution can make their way into our waterways.

Unlike wastewater, stormwater is not treated before entering our ponds, lakes, streams, Tampa Bay, and the Gulf. Along the way, it can pick up contaminants like sediment, yard waste, automotive fluids, litter, and excess fertilizer.

This week, we’re kicking off an introduction to stormwater and why protecting our waterways matters. Stay tuned throughout the month for more tips, resources, and ways you can help keep our waters clean! 🌊

Check out our Stormwater Stewardship Month events here: 🔗https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/stormwater-stewardship-month-programs-4244893?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

📸 Graphic courtesy of Bay Regional Planning Council

05/29/2026

🎥🎊 The wait is over — the official highlight video from the 2026 Regional Resiliency Summit is here! 🎥🎊

From powerful conversations to collaborative solutions and inspiring leadership across our region, this year’s summit brought together changemakers committed to building a stronger, more resilient and innovative future.

🎞️ Watch the recap and relive the energy, insights, and impact: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OP7EGzuouow

The 6th Regional Resiliency Summit was hosted by the Tampa Bay Regi...

05/29/2026

Congratulations to Shumaker Advisors client, the City of Safety Harbor Government, on being honored by the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council for making a lasting impact through its Private Stormwater Improvement Grant Program!

05/27/2026

📣 Tampa Bay Residents, from Citrus to Sarasota County, we want to hear from YOU! 📣

Flooding impacts many areas across our region. We are asking community members to share their real-life experiences through a regional flood survey.

Your feedback will help the us and the lead team for the Tampa Bay Coastal Master Plan (TBCMP) better understand chronic flooding and where it’s happening across Tampa Bay 🌧️

Your responses will also be used to develop community-drawn flood maps and help prioritize nature-based projects that reduce flood risk, such as living shorelines, wetlands, and other resilient solutions.

📝 Take the Survey before June 10! https://www.partimap.eu/en/p/TBCMP-Flood-Survey/0

Every response helps paint a clearer picture of flooding across the region. Please share with your neighbors and community!

To learn more about the plan, visit www.coastaltampabay.org/