The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is asking for help in tracking the occurrence of four species of snakes. The eastern diamondback rattlesnake, the Florida pine snake, the short-tailed snake, and the southern hognose snake. ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Invasive Species, Natural ResourcesClick here for photo. Caption at bottom. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Animal biodiversity suffers near conservation areas that border big farms, and the effects can spread for miles, according to a new study by University of Florida researchers ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS TeachingWant to get a firsthand look at northwest Florida’s coastal environments? Check out the Florida Master Naturalist Program for a hands-on learning experience this fall! Join UF IFAS Escambia and Santa Rosa County Extension agents to learn ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural ResourcesClick here for high resolution image. Caption at bottom. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Captive “wild” horses will cost U.S. taxpayers $1 billion by 2030 if federal management approaches don’t change, according to a new report by a pair ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ResearchThere is no doubt that many people are uncomfortable when they see snakes but seeing an 8 foot one will strike terror in their minds. This reaction has probably cost the lives of many indigo snakes in our area. The largest of all North American ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural ResourcesWEEK 6 - 58 lionfish have been logged No.'s by Charters - NIUHI (41 fish), Y-Knot (10 fish), Lavoie Spearfishing (5 fish), S. Walker (2) We are now in the 51st day of this 61 day event. Only 56 lionfish have been submitted at this point ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Invasive Species, Natural ResourcesClick here for high-resolution photo. Caption at bottom. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Despite a soggy summer, water supply remains a critical issue in the Sunshine State. University of Florida researchers now say that reducing plant material, or ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Forests, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ResearchGreen Living Expo Re-Visited Yes, the rumor that is circulating in the county is correct? The Green Living Expo will be held again. After a few years of not holding the event, a committee is forming to re-launch it in celebration of ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS ExtensionWhat: A Conversation About Oyster Aquaculture When: Monday, July 29, 2013, 2 to 5 p.m. Where: Community Center, Apalachicola Seeking insights into the pros and cons of growing oysters, Apalachicola's commercial oyster industry has asked ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, WildlifeYear # of Nests # hatched # disoriented 2011 84 52 26 majority on Perdido Key 2012 74 ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife