Updated 03/15/20 As we continue to monitor COVID-19 in Florida, I wanted to take a moment to update our UF/IFAS Extension community about our current status, best practices and next steps. The personal health and safety of everyone… Read More
Join us for our 4th annual Mermaid Chase Paddling Race along our Bayport Linda Pedersen Paddling Trail! Proceeds from the race are used for marine and coastal education and restoration projects in Hernando County. Click here to register!… Read More
Florida Sea Grant and UF/IFAS Extension in Hernando County are teaming up with local businesses, clubs, and County government to host the 2018 International Coastal Cleanup in Hernando County. This international cleanup began more than 30 years ago… Read More
On May 30, seventh-grade students from Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology braved bands of heavy rain to plant smooth cordgrass along the shoreline of Linda Pedersen Park. With their eager work ethic, they were able to… Read More
Join us for our second annual recreational scalloping seminar! At this seminar, attendees with learn how to make scallop Gyotaku, about scallop biology, management, boating safety, and changes to the upcoming season in Pasco and Hernando Counties. Speakers:… Read More
Guest Post by Karina Nieves As a student studying the environment, working with Florida Sea Grant has been a worthwhile experience. I have had the opportunity to assist with many projects over the past six months, such as… Read More
It is that time of year again! Manatee slow speed zones are in effect. While this may seem frivolous or inconvenient to some, it is important to abide by these speed restrictions between October 1 and April 30… Read More
Florida Sea Grant, UF/IFAS Extension Hernando County has recently partnered with the Loggerhead Marine Life Center to expand the Responsible Pier Initiative to Hernando County. Since its launch in 2013, the program has aided in the rescue of… Read More
To complement the new Bayport/Linda Pedersen Paddling Trail, Cadettes of Girl Scout Troop 317 created two educational signs that feature trail sights along the way. These signs were a product of the girls’ Silver Award project – an… Read More
The National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-Related Recreation is conducted by the United States Census Bureau every five years as a way to compare outdoor recreational activities among the states. In order to assess angling, this national… Read More
