Category: Natural Resources

New River, Who Dis? Snook Habitat Expansion in the Nature Coast

by Emily Colson
March 27, 2023

Written by Ashley McDonald, UF/IFAS NCBS Research Scientist Project Summary The Suwannee River system was targeted this past winter by biologists in electrofishing boats to study a new addition to the local fish community, the recently ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, , Water, Wildlife
Tags: Fisheries, Fishing, FWC, NCBS Graduate Students, Research, Snook, Springs, SRWMD, Suwannee River

Florida Land Steward Update, March 24, 2023

by Chris Demers
March 24, 2023

THANKS ALL WHO JOINED US FOR OUR FOREST RESLILENCE, HURRICANE PREPARATION AND RECOVERY TOURS IN NORTHWEST FLORIDA Thanks everyone who joined us for our Florida Land Steward tours up in northwest Florida this month. These tours; on March ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Awards, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest Health, Forest Management, Forestry, Hurricane Preparation, Longleaf Pine, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Timber, Tree Farm, Wildlife

A Large Mass of Seaweed is Heading to Florida; Will It Impact the Florida Panhandle?

by Rick O'Connor
March 23, 2023

It sounds like one of those Sci-Fi thrillers where there is a giant asteroid heading to Earth and we need a special team led by Bruce Willis to save the planet. But in this case it is not a large rock, but a large mass of seaweed. And ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Tags: Florida Sea Grant, Sargassum

A Sea of Grass; Part 1 – The Grasses

by Rick O'Connor
March 23, 2023

Many in the Florida panhandle are aware of the importance of seagrasses to estuarine ecology. They have heard this many times before and have heard how important it is to protect them. Some are aware that they are important as a nursery ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Tags: Florida Sea Grant, Seagrass

Green Living Toolkit: An Essential Guide to Sustainable Living on Florida’s Suncoast

by Alia Garrett
March 23, 2023

The Green Living Toolkit show the most effective solutions, curated especially for Sarasota and Manatee County residents. The toolkit connects you with local events and experts on energy, food, waste, water, and nature. It is also designed ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation
Tags: Activities, Classes, Events, Green Living, Pgm_Sustain, Save, Saving, Sustainability, Sustainable

Women Make History in IPM!

by Entomology Emily
March 23, 2023

Hello Avid readers! Thank you for coming back. We have a real treat for you this month as it is Women in History Month. Have you wondered when or how women have impacted integrated pest management (IPM)? Do you know how women have contributed ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease
Tags: Emily Kraus, Entomology, Integrated Pest Management, Women

Youth learn about water quality, biodiversity

by Mike D'Imperio
March 23, 2023

In today's world, it is more important than ever to provide opportunities for youth to experience the natural world. Each year, local 4th and 5th grade students participate in Learning in Florida's Environment (L.I.F.E.) to explore topics ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Life, Pgm_Water, Water Quality, Youth Development, Youth Education

Sustainable Development Goals And One Health: SDG 17

by Alejandro Sanchez
March 23, 2023

In the context of One Health, SDG 17 (Partnerships for the goals) is particularly important because it acknowledges the interconnectedness of health issues and the need for a holistic, collaborative approach to addressing them. One Health, ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Conservation, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Work & Life
Tags: Alejandro Sanchez MDP, One Health, One Health At UF, SDGS, Sustainability, Sustainable Development Goals, Transdisciplinarity

March 22 is World Water Day!

by Mike D'Imperio
March 22, 2023

March 22, 2023 is observed around the world as World Water Day! Yesterday, the Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners showed its dedication to protecting and enhancing our water resources by proclaiming March 22, 2023 to be World Water ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Pgm_Water, Sarasota County, Water Conservation In Sarasota County, Water Quality

Weekly “What is it?”: Sharrows

by Carrie Stevenson
March 22, 2023

You have likely driven down roads painted with arrows and a stenciled bicycle, but may not be familiar with what these designations actually mean. Dubbed with the portmanteau “sharrow,” for "share-arrow," it’s simply a traffic lane ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Bicycling, Ecotourism, Weekly What Is It

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