Category: Natural Resources

Intern Highlight: Katie Ray

by Shelby Thomas
December 9, 2019

Katie Ray, an agricultural education and communication major at the University of Florida (UF), has been interning with the UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants (UF/IFAS CAIP) since September of 2019. As the communications intern ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Water
Tags: Agriculture, Center For Aquatic And Invasive Plants, Communications, Internship, Invasive Plants, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Water

CALS Graduating Student Profile: Katie McCurley

by Zoe
December 6, 2019

Katie McCurley, a soil and water sciences doctoral student, has always been interested in the intersection of people and the environment. She earned her bachelor's degree in environmental economics at the University of Georgia, and wanted to ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water
Tags: CALS, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, International Studies, Soil And Water Sciences, Water Allocation, Water Quality, Water Quantity

CALS Graduating Student Profile: Natalie Stephens

by Zoe
December 6, 2019

Natalie Stephens has always enjoyed marine life. Growing up in South Florida, she spent her childhood going to the Florida Keys with family for snorkeling adventures, boating, and kayaking. “Being out on the ocean has always been special ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, UF/IFAS Teaching, , Water
Tags: CALS, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Marine Sciences, UF

CALS Graduating Student Profile: Katherine Rose

by Zoe
December 6, 2019

Katherine Rose, a marine sciences major, has been interested in ocean ecology her whole life. “My dad helped me get scuba certified at age 10, the earliest allowable age to get certified at the time,” Rose said. “I did my first open ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water
Tags: CALS, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Marine Sciences, UF

Central Florida’s Water Resources

by Krista Stump
December 6, 2019

From freshwater lakes to vast underground aquifers, central Florida has a wealth of water resources. Water sources can be split into groundwater and surface water. Groundwater Over 90% of Florida's drinking water comes from underground aquifers. ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Aquifer, Groundwater, Lakes, Nonpoint Source Pollution, Surface Water, Water

Nature’s Benefits

by Krista Stump
December 6, 2019

What are you thankful for this holiday season? Spending time with friends and family? Turkey and mashed potatoes? As the holiday season approaches, take time to give thanks to nature for the benefits it provides us every day. Many of these benefits ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Ecosystem Services, Nature

Florida Project Learning Tree Announces 2019 Award Recipients

by Kim Scotto
December 5, 2019

By: Elise Cassie and Jessica Ireland Each year, Florida Project Learning Tree (FL PLT) recognizes a partner, facilitator, and educator who have made exceptional contributions to the program. This year, awardees include Shannon Brewer, City ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Community Volunteers, Forests

Joining FAESS for a Trip to the Hole in the Donut

by SWS
December 4, 2019

By Michael James Soil and Water Sciences Ph.D. student On November 14-16, 2019, I led a small group of students to the Florida Association of Environmental Soil Scientists (FAESS) 2019 general meeting. The association, largely comprised ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Florida Association Of Environmental Soil Scientists, Michael James, Soil And Water Sciences, Soil And Water Sciences Department, Soil Science

The Odd and Beautiful Indian Pipe

by Amanda Marek
December 4, 2019

Ever come across something odd in your yard? How about something that looks strangely like candy canes? No, Santa's elves haven't come early. This is actually a very unique native plant called indian pipe or ghost plant (Monotropa uniflora). ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
Tags: Ghost Plant, Indian Pipe, Monotropa, White Plant

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