UF/IFAS
Extension Flagler County

Tag: nutrients

Creatures from the Glowing Lagoon


July 21, 2023

Puerto Rico is famous for its bioluminescent bays, but did you know that we have the same organism creating bioluminescence right here in Florida?  Each summer, the northern Indian River Lagoon attracts visitors at night for a special sight ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water, Wildlife
Tags: Algae, Algae Bloom, Bioluminesence, Ecotourism, Florida Sea Grant, Indian River Lagoon, Nutrients, Summer, Water

August is National Water Quality Month


August 9, 2022

August is National Water Quality Month, which means it is a great time to learn a little bit about the water in our area and actions we can all take to ensure our waterways are clean and healthy. The Clean Water Act was passed in 1972, ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water
Tags: Florida Sea Grant, Florida Water, Nutrients, Water, Water Conservation, Water Quality