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Attract Wildlife with Landscape Imperfections


February 19, 2020

Landscape activities have already begun in our Panhandle counties with cleanup, mulching, raking, and pruning. Our mild temperatures and days with sunshine spur us to jump into our landscape preparations for the spring growing season. This ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Bats, Bees, Birds, Cavity Nesters, Landscaping, Pollinators, Wildlife, Wildlife Conservation

Night Lighting: Become Wildlife Friendly


September 2, 2017

Many of you have heard this before - artificial lighting on the beach is bad for sea turtles - so this article is nothing new. However, this article will expand to discuss the problem with night lighting in general. Yes, it is true - sea ... READ MORE

Category: Wildlife
Tags: Coastal Habitats, Coastal Wildlife, Habitat Restoration, Lighting Ordinance, Marine Turtles, Sea Turtle Lighting, Sea Turtles, Wildlife Conservation, Wildlife Friendly Lighting

Imrpoving Water Quality: Living Shorelines


September 30, 2013

Since the early days of statehood humans in Florida have been altering shorelines to suffice their economic or domestic concerns. Like so many who came after them, the idea that waste could be diluted by discharging into waterways was common ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Erosion Control, Living Shorelines, Marshes, Sustainable Coastlines, Water Quality, Wildlife Conservation

Heavy Rain Brings Water Quality Concerns; Part 3 of 5 – Living Shorelines


September 30, 2013

Since the early days of statehood humans in Florida have been altering shorelines to suffice their economic or domestic concerns. Like so many who came after them, the idea that waste could be diluted by discharging into waterways was common ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Living Shoireline, Marshes, Water Quality, Wildlife Conservation