Category: Coasts & Marine
Q: I found this sedge growing along Egan’s Creek. Can you identify it for me?
July 18, 2017
A: Reeds, sedges and rushes are not my strength but your photo of the seed head made it easier to identify. I am glad you did not pick any of the plants as these should be left alone. One never knows if these plants are protected. Not to mention ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & MarineTags: Salt-marsh Bulrush, Scirpus Robustus
UF Extension fights for wildlife during National Clean Beaches Week
June 26, 2017
By Rebecca Burton GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- While Florida is known for its pristine beaches, endangered species still rely on residents and visitors to keep their habitat clean. In celebration of National Clean Beaches Week (July 1-7), University ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Events, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, WildlifeTags: Clean Beaches, Extension, News, Sea Turtles
Featured New Faculty: Julie Meyer
June 22, 2017
Dr. Julie Meyer has recently been appointed as a Research Assistant Professor in the Soil and Water Sciences Department with a specialty in Marine Microbial Ecology. We asked her a little about how her career has developed and what her future ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS ResearchTags: Featured Faculty, Soil And Water Sciences Department, SWS Featured Faculty
Why you owe a “thank you” to the horseshoe crab – its blood could save your life
May 18, 2017
If you've ever gotten a vaccine, or perhaps you or someone you know has taken an insulin shot or has a pacemaker implanted, you may have to thank the horseshoe crab for saving your life. Horseshoe crab blood contains a compound called Limulus ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, WildlifeTags: Citizen Science, Horseshoe Crab, LKolluri
DPM in Ecuador – The Complete Experience
May 15, 2017
Here's an exclusive blog about the students' experience in Ecuador! Day 1: We visited CIP (Center Internacional de la Papa), a potato research and breeding facility. We learned about Agri-food system for potato, looked at food security, marketability, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Farm Management, Forests, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS TeachingTags: DPM, DPM In Ecuador, Ecuador, IFAS, University Of Florida
Senate Bill 10: A Summary
May 11, 2017
The end of the Florida legislative session concluded with the approval of a bill related specifically to water resources. Governor Scott signed Senate Bill 10 late on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. SB 10, sponsored by Senate President Joe Negron, whose ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, WaterTags: Krimsky, Lake Okeechobee, UF IFAS Water Agents, Water Bill, Water Law
Accepting Applications for Summer High School Leadership Program!
April 13, 2017
UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County at Weedon Island Preserve is looking for high school students with an interest in the environment to join the Ranger Naturalist program. High school students yearning to learn more about the environment ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Work & LifeTags: High School, Pinellas, Summer Camp, Volunteer, Weedon
Celebrate Outdoors – Family Fishing Power!
April 9, 2017
By L. Scott Jackson | Celebrate Outdoors, The News Herald Fish are special animals ordained with super powers to connect generations of families, friends, and communities. Fishing skills and experiences gained in one’s life are handed ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, RecreationTags: 4-H, Angling, Celebrate Outdoors, Family, Fish, Fishing, Kids Fishing, News Herald, Youth