Category: Conservation

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Sea turtle nests and hurricanes, here is what UF /IFAS experts want you to know

by Lourdes Mederos
August 6, 2020

By: Lourdes Rodriguez and Tory Moore Hurricane season, June through November, overlaps with sea turtle nesting season, which starts in March and runs through October in Florida. When storms approach the coast, they can put nests in peril. ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Conservation, Hurricanes, Ken Gioeli, Maia McGuire, Nests, Sea Turtle Conservation, Sea Turtles, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County
Image of waterway in Florida

What does the Clean Waterways Act mean for Florida’s agricultural producers?

by Morgan Pinkerton
August 6, 2020

What is the Clean Waterways Act? On June 30, the Clean Waterways Act, Senate Bill (SB) 712, was signed into law. The intention of this act is to aid in water conservation and protect water quality in Florida. This act will lead to some changes ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water
Tags: Ag Bmps, Ag News, Clean Waterways Act, Nonpoint Source Pollution, SB 712, Water Conservation, Water Quality
A Florida Friendly Yard in NW Gainesville, Florida. UF/IFAS Photo by Tyler Jones.

Let’s See Your Landscape!

by BLOGS.IFAS
August 5, 2020

We want to see your landscape! At UF/IFAS Extension, we spend a lot of time looking at landscapes in distress. Pests, disease diagnosis, water issues, mucky ponds, invasive plants, etc. Don't get me wrong... it's our specialty, and we ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: #SaveWaterFL, Drought Tolerant Plants, FFL, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Landscape, Landscaping, Resilient Landscaping, Right Place, Right Plant, Smart Irrigation, Water Conservation, Water Wise, Wildlife

Grilled Red Grouper with Sweet Mango Salsa: Florida Seafood at Your Fingertips LIVE!

by Michael Sipos
August 5, 2020

Seafood at Your Fingertips Live is going tropical! Summer is in full swing and mangos are ripe for the picking! Try your hand at preparing this nutritious, sweet, savory and refreshing seafood dish! The proportion of the ingredients in this ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Events, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Livestock, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Collier, Cook Your Catch, Eat Seafood America, Fish, Fish Fillet, Fishing, FL Sea Grant, Florida Sea Grant, Grilled Fish, Grouper, Grouper Recipes, Mango, Mango Salsa, More Fish Please, Red Grouper, Salsa, Sea Grant, Seafood, Seafood At Your Fingertips, Seafood Restaurant, SFAYFT, Sweet Mango
Solar panels.

Make s’mores and explore the world of solar energy

by Sophia Moundous
July 29, 2020

Solar energy has many benefits and uses, from powering homes to cooking delicious treats like s’mores. Discover how you can harness the power of the sun from your home in the newest LIFE: Science Shorts video. Watch, learn, and have fun with ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Home Management, Natural Resources, Recreation, Work & Life
Tags: Demo, DIY, Experiment, Kids, Oven, Pgm_Sustain, PV, Renewable, Smore, Solar, Solarenergy, Summer, Sun, Sustainable

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