Category: Natural Resources
New Episode From Naturally Florida – “The Sounds of Summer – Calling Frogs”
August 30, 2023
In this episode, we continue our exploration of the sounds of summer. This episode's focus is all about commonly heard frogs in Florida. We have ~30 species of frog in the state. More often heard than seen, this episode features five frog ... READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesTags: Frog, Naturally Florida Podcast
Join Our Workshop to Manage the Invasion of Cuban Treefrogs!
August 29, 2023
Cuban Treefrogs and Environmental Concerns Discover the fascinating world of Cuban Treefrogs and join us for an exciting workshop aimed at effectively managing their invasion. Led by Dr. Steve Johnson, an expert on Cuban Treefrogs from UF/IFAS ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, WildlifeTags: Cuban Treefrogs, Dr. Steve Johnson, Environmental Initiative, Invasion, Invasive Species, Management Options, Protect Native Species, UF/IFAS Extension, Workshop
We went on a lobster hunt and saw invasive lionfish instead
August 29, 2023
The first day of Spiny Lobster Season was August 6, 2023. I was prepared for a glorious lobster hunt that day with my FWC saltwater fishing and lobster permit in-hand but instead found invasive lionfish. Luck was not going my way as I either ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural ResourcesTags: Hunt, Invasive, Lionfish, Lobster, Scuba
Hurricane Preparation and Recovery
August 29, 2023
HURRICANE IDALIA PREPARATION AND RECOVERY As we brace for Hurricane Idalia to arrive in north Florida we anticipate potential impacts to our forests, natural resources, and agricultural operations. Below are some resources that may be helpful ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Natural ResourcesTags: Disaster, Disaster Preparation, Disaster Recovery, Florida Land Steward Program, Hurricane, Hurricane Idalia, Hurricane Preparation, Idalia, Preparedness, Safety, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Special Topics, Special-topic, Storms
Hooked on Conservation: A Fun and Educational Fish Camp Experience
August 29, 2023
Summer Fishing Camp Adventures in Okeechobee When your county borders the largest lake in Florida, you have plenty of opportunities to go fishing. During the summer, young individuals from Okeechobee participated in the third annual “Fishing ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Conservation, Natural ResourcesTags: Conservation, Fishing, Learn By Doing, Summer Camp, Youth Development
Hurricane Idalia flood depth predictions for Cedar Key and surrounding region
August 29, 2023
Hurricane Idalia flood predictions The Resilient Cedar Key project team has generated new flood depth prediction maps for Hurricane Idalia. These maps are generated from models created during a recent flooding vulnerability assessment. These ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, WaterTags: Cedar Key, Coastal Systems, Flood Mapping Tool, Flooding, Flooding Vulnerability Assessment, Florida Sea Grant, InsideNatureCoast
Después de un huracán, ¿es seguro utilizar el agua de su pozo?
August 28, 2023
Creado por Yilin Zhuang y Andrea Albertin, agentes especialistas en recurso hídrico del departamento de Extensión de UF/IFAS. Si su pozo de agua privado o su sistema séptico se inundó o dañó durante una tormenta, el agua de su pozo ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS, WaterTags: Agua De Pozo, Agua Embotellada, Agua Potable, Andrea Albertin, Español, Huracán, Sistema Septico, Spanish, Temporada De Huracanes, Tormenta, UF-IFAS, Yilin Zhuang
Meet the Barnacle
August 25, 2023
You might say this is a strange title – “meet the barnacle” – because everyone knows what a barnacle is… or do they? As a marine science instructor, I gave my students what is called a lab practical. This is a test where ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural ResourcesTags: Barnacles, Florida Sea Grant