Category: Natural Resources

A close-up of water droplets on water lettuce.

Private Pond Stewardship: The Privilege and Responsibility of Healthy Vegetation Management

by James Leary
March 24, 2026

Did you know that over 18% of the land surface in Florida is open water? According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, we have close to 8,000 named freshwater lakes that are at least 20-acres in size, in addition to thousands ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: Aquatic Plants, Archive, Pond Ecosystems, Pond Management, Private Pond Stewardship, Turning Science Into Solutions, UF/IFAS CAIP
Four images side by side. From left to right: two alligator weed beetles, a woman collecting data on a boat, air potato vine, and an air boat.

All About Alligatorweed

by James Leary
March 24, 2026

Alligatorweed (Alternanthera philoxeroides) is a common pest in Florida that has plagued our state for well over 100 years. Native to Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, and Uruguay, this plant was accidentally introduced to the Florida gulf coast ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: Alligatorweed, Archive, Invasive Plants, Turning Science Into Solutions, UF/IFAS CAIP
A frag lily sits on the surface of the water surrounded by lily pads. The lily has white petals and a bright yellow center.

Weed Science Graduate Certificate: Further Your Education in Invasive Plant Management

by Candice Prince
March 24, 2026

Are you interested in furthering your education on weed science and invasive plant management? Have you considered going back to school for a graduate degree, but are not sure how to fit it in around your work schedule? If so, a graduate certificate ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Archive, CAIP, Cals Teaching, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Certificate Program, Turning Science Into Solutions, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS CAIP, Weed Science, Weed Science Graduate Certificate
Four images side by side. From left to right: two alligator weed beetles, a woman collecting data on a boat, air potato vine, and an air boat.

A Moment of Clarity: Does Clear Water Mean Healthy Water?

by Candice Prince
March 24, 2026

Close your eyes for a moment and imagine you are on the shoreline of a pristine lake. What comes to mind? Perhaps you envision birds wading in the shallows, fish darting through the water, and colorful lotus flowers floating on the surface. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Archive, Turning Science Into Solutions, UF/IFAS CAIP, UFIFAS, Water Clarity
Four images side by side. From left to right: a mat of hydrilla covering the water, a flock of birds flying over a river, a purple water hyacinth flower, and an air boat on the water.

Aquatic Hitchhikers: What Are They and Why You Should Care

by Olivia Doyle
March 24, 2026

By: Taylor Darnell, agronomy master’s student with UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants (CAIP) Have you ever been waiting to launch at a boat ramp, ready for a day of fishing or leisure with friends and notice gobs of tangled ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Recreation, Water
Tags: Aquatic Hitchhikers, Aquatic Invasive Plants, Aquatic Plant Management, Archive, Boat, Graduate Student, Invasive Plants, Turning Science Into Solutions, UF/IFAS CAIP
A close-up of water droplets on water lettuce.

Drawdowns: A Brief Look at Rodman Reservoir

by Olivia Doyle
March 24, 2026

By: Taylor Darnell, agronomy master’s student with UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants (CAIP) Imagine a lakefront house on a pristine lake in Florida. Now, imagine that waterfront view obstructed by tussocks, aquatic plants, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Water
Tags: AMP, Aquatic Plant Management, Archive, Drawdown, Graduate Student, Rodman Reservoir, Turning Science Into Solutions, UF/IFAS CAIP
Four images side by side. From left to right: a mat of hydrilla covering the water, a flock of birds flying over a river, a purple water hyacinth flower, and an air boat on the water.

What’s the Buzz? Drone Technology in Aquatic Plant Management

by Jonathan Glueckert
March 24, 2026

If you take a quick scroll through your social media feed, you’ll probably see spectacular aerial images of landscapes and architecture taken by a drone. While these images are amazing to see, did you know that each of these photos can be ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: Archive, Drone Technology, Turning Science Into Solutions, UAVs, UF/IFAS CAIP
Four images side by side. From left to right: two alligator weed beetles, a woman collecting data on a boat, air potato vine, and an air boat.

Growing and Learning Through Research

by Christine Krebs
March 24, 2026

UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences student Ethan Church is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in forest resources and conservation from the UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences and a minor in soil and water ... READ MORE

Category: Academics, Conservation, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water
Tags: Archive

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