Category: Natural Resources

UF/IFAS researchers to conduct eco-assessment of DeLuca Preserve, create open database

by Mike Loizzo
September 29, 2021

A team of UF/IFAS researchers plans to characterize the soil, water, and microbiome features of the DeLuca Preserve, a roughly 27,000-acre parcel of land in Florida’s southern Osceola County. The property, donated to UF in November 2020, includes ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: DeLuca Preserve, Jehangir Bhadha, Sam Smidt, Soil Health

Perspectives on Sustainability

by Robert Northrop
September 28, 2021

Perhaps it is the vague definition of sustainability that has made it so popular in political and economic discussions. I believe we need to sharpen the definition of sustainability if we are to use it as a goal for management. Below are ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation
Tags: Ecological Sustainability, Economic Sustainability, Sustainability

Basketgrass, Foe or Friend?

by Julio Perez
September 28, 2021

What is this? I've been asked by several people what this plant (see photo to the right) is and if it is a weed? Identifying this plant as basketgrass is the easy part. It is common in forests or areas with shade. It forms dense growth in ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources

Join Broward County Citi-Science -Water Quality Rain Harvesting Project

by Lorna Bravo
September 27, 2021

Article by UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Urban Horticulture Agent Lorna Bravo Did you know? South Florida is one of the wettest areas of the country. South Florida's rainfall is often enough to meet the annual water needs of South Florida ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Edible Landscaping, Florida-Friendly Landscapes, Food Safety, Gallons Of Water, IFASwater, Rainbarrels, Safe Water, Stormwater Management, Vegetables, Water Quality

Interdisciplinary Ecology graduate students complete project focused on the Amazon

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September 27, 2021

An interdisciplinary effort to improve governance and infrastructure in the Amazon (GIA) included expertise from the University of Florida. Several graduate students, including from the UF/IFAS School of Natural Resources and Environment's Interdisciplinary ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: School Of Natural Resources And Environment, The Amazon

Tilapia explosion at Silver Springs State Park

by Jennifer Carr
September 27, 2021

The Howard T. Odum Florida Springs Institute (FSI) has found an alarming invasion of Blue tilapia that has replaced the native fish population in Silver Springs State Park based on a recent survey. In 2019, Blue tilapia made up 25% of the ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species, Pests & Disease
Tags: Fish, Invasive, Parks, Springs

Workshop to focus on the “Roots of Sustainability” for a better future

by Alia Garrett
September 24, 2021

Registration is now open for the 16th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop, “Roots of Sustainability!” This online event is scheduled for Wednesday, November 10 from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m to showcase strategies for healthy, resilient, thriving ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Climate, Conference, Natural Resources, Pgm_Sustain, SCW, SCW2021, Sustainability, Sustainable Communities Workshop, Workshop

Water Wednesday Recap: Rainwater Harvesting

by Yilin
September 23, 2021

Although rainwater harvesting has been practiced for thousands of years, recent concerns over water supplies and the environment have prompted a renewed interest in this method of water sourcing. A rainwater harvesting system is the collection ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Tags: #WaterWednesday, Alternative Water Supply, DIY, Don Rainey, Rain Barrel, Rainwater, Rainwater Harvesting, Runoff, Tina McIntyre, Water, Water Conservation, Water RSA, Water Wednesday, Yilin Zhuang

Research examines peatlands from around the globe to determine their potential to emit carbon dioxide

by Mike Loizzo
September 23, 2021

New research from the UF/IFAS Wetland Biogeochemistry Laboratory in the Soil and Water Sciences Department looks at peatlands, a type of wetlands that occur around the world and store large amounts of carbon. Specifically, the study examines ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: Anna Normand, Carbon, Climate Change, Peatlands, Soil And Water Sciences, Soil And Water Sciences Department, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences

Youth Benefit from Spending Time Angling

by Shawn Jackson
September 23, 2021

Youth and their families can reap the many benefits of fishing. It’s important to remember that an afternoon of fishing does not necessarily require expensive boats or top of the line equipment. This, itself can be a valuable lesson for youth. ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Natural Resources, Relationships & Family, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Angling, Fishing, Learning, Life Skills, Nature, Wildlife, Youth

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