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From Seagrass to Shorelines: TECO’s Commitment to Environmental Stewardship
Tampa Electric’s seagrass restoration project is making a visible impact in restoring valuable marine habitat in the waters south of our Manatee Viewing Center. On October 16, Tampa Electric hosted a tour to observe the planting of the third acre of seagrass in the Big Bend waterway, marking another milestone in this ongoing restoration effort. Guests in attendance included: Lt. Governor Jay CollinsEd Sherwood, Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Estuary ProgramTom Ries, President of the EcoSphere
Tampa Electric's Manatee Viewing Center Reopens November 1st
The best time of the year is finally here—our Manatee Viewing Center (MVC) reopens to the public on November 1. The center continues to offer a unique, family-friendly experience where guests can observe and learn about the gentle giants of Tampa Bay. Located on Tampa Electric’s 500-acre Florida Conservation and Technology Center campus in Apollo Beach, MVC is adjacent to our Big Bend Power Station. The power station draws water from Tampa Bay for cooling then returns clean, warm water into our
