Category: Water
September is Microplastics Awareness Month
Going along with the International Coastal Clean Up, UF/IFAS Extension will be promoting September as Microplastics Awareness month. The most common form of microplastic are fibers.Photo: UF IFAS St. johns County If you have not… Read More
The International Coastal Clean Up is Coming in September – how are we doing with marine debris in our area?
People have been trying to do something about marine debris, and solid waste in general, since we saw the commercial of the crying Indian in the early ‘70’s. Have we made any improvement? A variety… Read More
Bay County Deploys First Super Reefs in Panama City Beach
Earlier this year, Bay County completed an artificial reef project in Gulf waters approximately 3 nautical miles (nm) south of the Panama City Beach Pier (Pier Park) and 11 nm west of St Andrew Bay… Read More
What Cause the Toxic Algal Bloom in South Florida and Could It Happen Here?
Most of us have heard about the toxic algal blooms plaguing south Florida waters. If not, check out http://www.cnbc.com/2016/07/05/. This bloom has caused several major fish kills, bad odors, and has kept tourist away from… Read More
Water Wars… Can We Avoid It in the Panhandle?
On a recent camping trip out west I was made aware of just how valuable water is. The American west has been battling water issues for a few years now. Some camp showers had buttons that… Read More
ECONFINA CREEK WATER SCHOOL
Panhandle Outdoors Live! Econfina Creek August 11 from 9am – 4pm join UF/IFAS Extension Agents and other expert guests explore this unique water way. Contact: Laura Tiu at lgtiu@ufl.edu for more information. Tickets on sale… Read More
Sea Grant Monitors Occurrence of Goliath Groupers in the Panhandle
For several years now Dr. Angela Collins, with Florida Sea Grant, has been conducting research on the status of the Goliath Grouper. This extremely large member of the Family Serranidae has been of concern to… Read More
Pond Management Workshops May 31 and June 7
Managing a pond can be both rewarding and challenging.Photo Credit: Mark Mauldin Ponds can be a source of great enjoyment. However, properly managing them to meet your desired goals can be challenging. Panhandle Pond Management,… Read More
Searching for Diamondback Terrapins in Alabama
Many folks are putting together a “bucket list” of things they would like to do or see before they can no longer do them. For many interested in natural resources there are certain national parks and scenic… Read More