March 2nd: Cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica) & Napier Grass (Pennisetum purpureum): Photo by Jennifer Bearden Cogongrass: Cogongrass is one of the 10 worst weeds in the world. This grass is an aggressive grower and forms colonies ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Natural ResourcesNational Invasive Species Awareness Week Considered one of the top six biodiversity hotspots in the country, Northwest Florida contains many unique upland, wetland, and marine habitats which house a variety of plants and animals. Invasive species ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Natural ResourcesAs Floridians we often struggle to find any upside to these cold, gray days we’ve been experiencing past few months. As “unfloridian” as our winters can be they pale in comparison to those endured by the more northern states. In fact, ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Invasive Species, Natural ResourcesCogongrass is an extremely aggressive and difficult to control invasive species. Cogongrass is found throughout Washington County. If not controlled Cogongrass infestations will continue to spread making eventual control much more difficult. ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Natural ResourcesJoin us for a workshop on the biology and control of cogongrass on January 14, 2014. Sign-in begins at 7:30 am, program starts at 8:00am and will end at 3:30pm (all times Central). The cost of the workshop is $25 and includes lunch. Locations ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species, Natural ResourcesJoin us for a workshop on the biology and control of cogongrass. January 14, 2014 Registration begins at 8:30am (Eastern Time) Program starts at 9:00am (Eastern Time) and will end at 4:30pm (Eastern Time). The cost of the workshop is $ 25 ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Natural ResourcesAre you one of those in the Panhandle who has not yet heard of the invasive lionfish? Well, now you have. This non-native member of the scorpionfish family was first seen in U.S. waters in 1989 off the coast near Ft. Lauderdale. Over the last ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Water, WildlifeThe 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 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 Resources