Category: Natural Resources

Students discover which invasive plant species are commonly lurking in Gainesville stores and nurseries

by Suzette Cook
April 29, 2026

Two University of Florida juniors took a deep dive into invasive plant species being sold in the Gainesville area. UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics (SFFGS) students Natalie Vargas and Luis Hernandez launched an undercover ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Invasive Species, Natural Resources
Tags: Invasive Species, Natural Resource Conservation, Natural Resources, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Urban Forestry Extension

UF entomology lab sent out warning before invasive brown winged leafhopper’s U.S. arrival

by Suzette Cook
April 28, 2026

  By Jiri Hulcr, Ph.D. UF/IFAS Forest Entomologist A new insect pest recently showed up in Georgia -- and the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Forest Entomology Lab already knows a lot about it. In ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources
Tags: Forest Health, Forest Management, Forestry, Invasive Pests, Sentinel Garden
A fire burning on the ground among pine trees and grass.

Stay Informed About Wildfires

by Dr. Shelly Johnson
April 28, 2026

Florida is a fire-adapted landscape. That means fire is a natural and beneficial part of the ecosystem with many plants and animals evolved to rely on fire. It is not uncommon for natural areas managers to use controlled, planned wildland fire ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Disaster Preparation, Forests, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Natural Areas Training Academy
Phosphorus sustainability workshop participants pose for a group photo at the Taylor Creek stormwater treatment area entrance in south Florida.

Driving Innovation in Phosphorus Sustainability Across South Florida

by Mike Loizzo
April 28, 2026

On the southern edge of Lake Okeechobee, water moves slowly through marshes and engineered wetlands on its way to the Everglades. Along the way, one challenge remains constant, keeping phosphorus where it belongs. Even small amounts can ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: And Deployment Of Technologies, Development, Everglades, Jango Bhadha, Lake Okeechobee, National Science Foundation, Phosphorus, Responsible Design, Science And Technologies For Phosphorus Sustainability, Sustainability, Treatment Technologies For Phosphorus Mitigation
Pop-up, in-ground sprinkler head and home irrigation system.

GI‑BMP Training: Protecting Water Quality in the Florida Keys

by Liah Continentino
April 28, 2026

The Florida Keys are characterized by coastlines, coral reefs, and marine life. Here in the Keys, protecting and conserving water is essential not only to our health but also to our economy, many of our jobs, and our way of life. Water conservation ... READ MORE

Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Lawn, Water
Tags: Best Management Practices, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Landscaping, Professional, Water
An image of a stormwater pond in a residential area.

Survey shows most homeowners don’t understand the two key jobs of stormwater ponds

by Brad Buck
April 28, 2026

More than 76,000 stormwater ponds are woven into Florida neighborhoods. Yet beneath their calm surfaces, these ponds are quietly struggling. Many are overloaded with excess nutrients, fueling algal blooms and degrading water quality. At the ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, Water
Tags: Aesthetics, Buffer Zone, Ecosystems, Filter, Flooding, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food And Resource Economics, Hayk Khachatryan, Homeowners, Homeowners Associations, Knowledge, Michelle Atkinson, Mid-Florida Research And Education Center, Nutrients, Residential Neighborhood, Residents, Stormwater, Stormwater Ponds, UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County, Water, Water Quality

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