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National Fast-Food Day: Navigating the Risks of Processed Foods


November 13, 2024

National Fast-Food Day, observed on November 16th, is a fun way to enjoy the convenience and indulgence that fast food offers. However, it's also a perfect time to reflect on the concerns surrounding highly processed foods, particularly their ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Fast Food, Food, Food Choices, Health Risks, Nutrition, Portion Size, Processed Food
Rain garden bioswale and plants at a park in the city of Cape Canaveral

Smart Rain Garden Series – Why a Rain Garden in the City?


November 6, 2024

Droppin’ In at the Smart Rain Garden #5 in a series of 5 write-ups to introduce the processes and technology at work in the City of Cape Canaveral's Veterans Memorial Park "Smart" Rain Garden. Please join us for all the posts in this series. ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Florida Sea Grant, Green Infrastructure, Indian River Lagoon, Sea Level Rise, Stormwater
Rain garden bioswale and plants at a park in the city of Cape Canaveral

Smart Rain Garden Series – Why Veterans Memorial Park?


October 30, 2024

Droppin’ In at the Smart Rain Garden #4 in a series of 5 write-ups to introduce the processes and technology at work in the City of Cape Canaveral's Veterans Memorial Park "Smart" Rain Garden. Please join us for all the posts in this series. ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Florida Sea Grant, Green Infrastructure, Indian River Lagoon, Sea Level Rise, Stormwater
Rain garden bioswale and plants at a park in the city of Cape Canaveral

Smart Rain Garden Series – How does filtration work?


October 23, 2024

Droppin’ In at the Smart Rain Garden #3 in a series of 5 write-ups to introduce the processes and technology at work in the City of Cape Canaveral's Veterans Memorial Park "Smart" Rain Garden. Please join us for all the posts in this series. ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Florida Sea Grant, Green Infrastructure, Indian River Lagoon, Sea Level Rise, Stormwater
Rain garden bioswale and plants at a park in the city of Cape Canaveral

Smart Rain Garden Series – What is a bioswale?


October 16, 2024

Droppin’ In at the Smart Rain Garden #2 in a series of 5 write-ups to introduce the processes and technology at work in the City of Cape Canaveral's Veterans Memorial Park "Smart" Rain Garden. Please join us for all the posts in this series. ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Florida Sea Grant, Green Infrastructure, Indian River Lagoon, Sea Level Rise, Stormwater
Rain garden bioswale and plants at a park in the city of Cape Canaveral

Smart Rain Garden Series – What happens during and after a rain event?


October 2, 2024

Droppin’ In at the Smart Rain Garden #1 in a series of 5 write-ups to introduce the processes and technology at work in the City of Cape Canaveral's Veterans Memorial Park "Smart" Rain Garden. Please join us for all the posts in this series. ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Florida Sea Grant, Green Infrastructure, Indian River Lagoon, Sea Level Rise, Stormwater

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