Category: Conservation

Grants to Help UF Experts Build Carbon Sciences and Climate-Response Programs for Ag, Natural Resources Industries

by BLOGS.IFAS
September 16, 2008

By: Tom Nordlie - (352) 273-3567 Sources: Jim Jones - jimj@ufl.edu, (352) 392-1864 x289 Tim Martin - tamartin@ufl.edu, (352) 846-0866 Mark McLellan - mrm1@ufl.edu, (352) 392-1784 View Photo GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Two new grants will enable ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Invasive Species, UF/IFAS Research, Work & Life
Tags: Climate Change, Jim Jones, Mark McLellan, Tim Martin

UF Celebrates ‘Historic’ Land Gift

by BLOGS.IFAS
August 5, 2008

By: Stu Hutson - (352) 273-3569 Source: John Hayes - hayesj@ufl.edu, (352) 846-0643 View Photo GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Officials from the University of Florida and The Nature Conservancy met today to formally celebrate the largest land gift ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, UF/IFAS
Tags: John Hayes, Ordway-Swisher Biological Station, The Nature Conservancy

How Big is Your Footprint?

by sfylpinellascounty
July 18, 2008

by Mary Campbell, Director, Pinellas County Extension Do you know how much land and ocean it takes to provide the food and products necessary for your everyday life, as well as handle your waste? It is an interesting idea. What if it takes ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources

UF Extension Fact Sheets Offer Energy-Saving Information

by BLOGS.IFAS
June 30, 2008

By: Chuck Woods Source: Pierce Jones - piercejones@ufl.edu, (352) 392-8074 Gainesville, Fla. --- Planning to buy a new ceiling fan for your bedroom? Want to make some easy changes to increase your home's energy efficiency? Wondering if it's ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: Pierce Jones

Biofuels are Growing in Florida

by sfylpinellascounty
June 2, 2008

Mary Campbell, Extension Director, Urban Sustainability Everyone is talking about the price of gas. Developing alternative sources of fuel to power our cars and trucks is of great interest with gas prices soaring and carbon dioxide emissions ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources

UF/IFAS and Florida Sea Grant Help Prepare Anglers for New Regulations

by BLOGS.IFAS
May 1, 2008

By: Stu Hutson - (352) 273-3569 Sources: Chuck Adams - cmadams@ufl.edu, (352) 392-1826 x223 Bryan Fluech - fluech@ufl.edu, (239) 247-3946 View Photo GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Some saltwater anglers are purists - they would fish with the simplest ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, UF/IFAS
Tags: Bryan Fluech, Chuck Adams, Sea Grant

One Thing LEEDs to Another

by sfylpinellascounty
April 25, 2008

By James Stevenson, Urban Sustainability Educator, Pinellas County ExtensionThe acronym LEED keeps popping up in the newspaper. In fact, LOTS of acronyms keep popping up in the newspaper. Our glossary can help translate what they stand for. ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources

Just One Day?

by sfylpinellascounty
April 22, 2008

Happy Earth Day everyone!Today we celebrate the Earth and look at ways of living a little lighter on the planet (we’ve only got one, you know!). Today, there are headlines in newspapers, specials on the television, celebrations in communities, ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation

UF Extension Service Launches New Statewide Energy-Conservation Campaign

by BLOGS.IFAS
April 21, 2008

By: Chuck Woods Source: Pierce Jones - piercejones@ufl.edu, (352) 392-8074 View Photo GAINESVILLE, FLA. --- As more consumers struggle with record-breaking energy costs and rapid urban growth puts a strain on Florida's natural resources, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Work & Life
Tags: Pierce Jones, Program For Resource Efficient Communities

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