For Immediate Release GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- There is no evidence that pollutants from the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill contributed to the “unprecedented” decline in recent Apalachicola Bay oyster populations, according to a report this ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, WildlifeThe University of Florida Oyster Recovery Team will report the findings and recommendations from its study of the collapse of the 2012 Apalachicola Bay commercial oyster harvest in a public meeting on Wednesday, April 24, in Apalachicola. Members ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, WildlifeHow to Spot a Green Cleaner Knowing when a claim of being green is actually true and not an advertising ploy can be difficult if you are not armed with the knowledge of how to spot a green cleaner. There are a few approaches to finding one. ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS ExtensionMy neighbor left a thistle at my gate to identify and make control recommendations. The control recommendation itself is simple, but the picture shows a more complex situation. (more…) READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Natural ResourcesHerb: Do Yourself - a Flavor Workshop Planned For the last of our cooking school series, an Herb Workshop will be offered on April 11th at 6 p.m. at the Extension Office. Trevor Hylton, Wakulla/Leon FAMU Horticulture Agent will lead the workshop ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS ExtensionProvided through Shelley Swenson Wakulla County Extension FCS/EFNEP Agent Tip # 16 If your shower fills a one-gallon bucket in less than 20 seconds, replace the showerhead with a water-efficient model. Source — http://wateruseitwisely.com/100-ways-to-conserve READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural ResourcesInvasive species are non-native or exotic species that do not naturally occur in an area and cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health. These invasive species have become the number one threat to biodiversity on protected ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Invasive Species, Natural ResourcesDefinitely one of the highlights of our Northwest Florida Artificial Reef Workshop earlier this year (2013) - The panel discussion and presentations from Bill Lindberg, Bob Shipp, Will Patterson, and Luiz Barbieri. You can access the archieved ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Natural ResourcesFor those not able to join us for the Northwest Florida Workshop in person we will be streaming live and recording presentations for later access on the web. Feb 19 - Day One Adobe Connect link - http://ufifas.adobeconnect.com/reef Feb ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural ResourcesProvided through Shelley Swenson Wakulla County Extension FCS/EFNEP Agent Tip # 15 Use a broom instead of a hose to clean your driveway and sidewalk and save water every time. Source — http://wateruseitwisely.com/100-ways-to-conserve READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources