Category: Natural Resources

AI Offers a New View of Groundwater Vulnerability in Florida

by Mike Loizzo
August 28, 2026

Florida’s farms, communities, and natural ecosystems share a vital resource: groundwater. Aquifers support our drinking-water supplies, agriculture, springs, wetlands and rivers. But in many parts of Florida, shallow and highly permeable aquifers ... READ MORE

Category: Farm Management, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: AI, Aquifer, Artificial Intelligence, Convolutional Neural Network, DRASTIC, Farm Management, Golmar Golmohammadi, Groundwater Vulnerability, Nitrogen, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, Watershed Hydrology

Florida Land Steward Update, August 28, 2026

by Chris Demers
August 28, 2026

HURRICANE SEASON IS RAMPING UP. ARE YOU READY? We are keeping an eye on Dolly, the next named tropical storm in the Atlantic. We’ve learned the hard way in recent years that powerful hurricanes can make their way inland and ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Cogongrass, Drought, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest Health, Forest Landowner Academy, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Recovery, Hurricane Season, Landowner Assistance, Loblolly Pine, NRCS, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Wild Turkey

Field Guide Face-Off Part 1: Anhinga vs Cormorant

by Bridget Gerovac
August 28, 2026

Have you ever been out on a walk or hike with others and confidently identified a nearby bird or plant, only to be told that you are mistaken? You aren't alone, this has happened to everyone. There are so many species that look alike. Sometimes ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Bird, Identification, St. Lucie County, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife

Water Wednesday Recap: Summer Lawn and Irrigation Care in Florida

by Yilin Zhuang
August 28, 2026

Florida summers can be challenging for lawns. Hot temperatures increase water demand, but simply running your irrigation system more often is not necessarily the answer. Too much water can contribute to disease, shallow roots, weeds, and unnecessary ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Lawn, Water
Tags: Florida, Florida Lawn, Lawn Care, Lawn Irrigaiton, Lawn Watering, New Residents, Water Conservation, Water Wednesday

Fighting Florida’s invasive species, UF/IFAS interns are on the front lines gaining hands-on experience

by Lourdes Mederos
August 27, 2026

From tracking pythons in Big Cypress National Preserve to trapping invasive tegus in South Florida, University of Florida students are stepping out of the classroom to gain hands-on experience in some of the state's most vulnerable ecosystems ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Invasive Species, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
Tags: Argentine Black And White Tegu, Coservation, Ecosystems, Everglades National Park, Invasive Species, Pythons, Wildlife

Un jardín que inspira: Karma Thomson y Florida-Friendly Landscaping™

by Sara MacDonald
August 27, 2026

Un jardín puede ser mucho más que una hermosa vista desde la calle. Puede conservar agua, apoyar la vida silvestre, proteger los recursos naturales de Florida e inspirar a toda una comunidad. UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County se enorgullece ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Recreation, UF/IFAS
Tags: Español, Florida Friendly Landscape, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County

One Yard Can Inspire a Community: Karma Thomson Earns Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Gold Recognition

by Sara MacDonald
August 26, 2026

A landscape can be more than a beautiful view from the street. It can conserve water, support wildlife, protect Florida’s natural resources, and inspire an entire community. UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County is proud to recognize Karma Thomson, ... READ MORE

Category: , Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Recreation, UF/IFAS
Tags: Extension, Florida Friendly Landscape, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County

NCBS Intern Report: Corrigan’s Reef Oyster Restoration — Amelia Gomez Uribe

by Emily Colson
August 26, 2026

Written by Amelia Gomez Uribe, 2026 Undergraduate Summer Intern This summer, I had the opportunity to work with Dr. Marc Hensel and Dr. Mark Clark at the University of Florida's Nature Coast Biological Station. As ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Cedar Key, Coastal Habitat, Coastal Systems, Mangrove, Marsh, NCBS Interns, Oysters, Research, Restoration

SFFGS boat ramp study will help guide rec vs. commercial use policy in Everglades

by Suzette Cook
August 26, 2026

A team of researchers from the UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences (SFFGS) is conducting a study of commercial and recreational boat ramp use that will help guide the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Air Boat, Boat Ramp, Ecotourism, Everglades, Natural Resources, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, SFFGS, South Florida Water Management District, UF-IFAS

How Much Nitrogen Really Needs to Go in the Bed?

by Elizabeth Cannon
August 25, 2026

Watermelon growers typically apply a complete analysis fertilizer in the bed before before the beds are covered with plastic mulch and drip tape, well before planting. This bed fertilizer supplies a portion of the crop's nitrogen needs, with ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: BMPs, NFREC-SV, Nitrogen Management, Nutrient Management, SV Ag Update, Watermelon

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