Category: Natural Resources
Unmasking Florida’s Hogfish
October 6, 2017
What’s behind that big brown snout? Hogfish, often called ‘hog snapper,’ are actually members of the wrasse family. They are harvested in the US from North Carolina to the Florida Keys. Spearing is the most common way to land a ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, RecreationTags: Hogfish, Recreational Fishing, Reef Fish, Spearfishing
Water and Environmental Conservation Workshops at Extension
October 6, 2017
On a monthly basis, from February through November, we present Composting, Microirrigation and Rainwater Harvesting Workshops at the UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County. These workshops are free to Hillsborough County residents. The Composting ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Water
Nine Steps to a Florida-Friendly Landscape
October 6, 2017
For an easy-to-implement approach to create and maintain an attractive and healthy landscape that protects Florida’s natural resources, follow the nine steps listed below. Right Plant, Right Place – Select plants that require minimal ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Water
What happens to the critters in a hurricane?
October 4, 2017
Hurricanes are no fun! But, if there is a small silver lining to hurricanes, it’s that scientists are provided rare opportunities to gain new insights into some plant and animal species. It’s a field called disturbance ecology, and I ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural ResourcesTags: Charlotte Harbor, Fish, Habitats, Hurricanes
UF professor: Drought, free electricity ravaging India’s groundwater supply
October 4, 2017
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- A professor with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences hopes to use his research on water conservation to help farmers in India. In 2014, the National Crime Records Bureau of India reported ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, WaterTags: Agricultural And Biological Engineering Department, IFAS, News, Southwest Florida Research And Education Center, Suicide, Water
Water Recycling, Reclaiming and Reuse
October 3, 2017
With a growing population, running out of water is a big concern. Wells are constantly being placed for new homes which are causing springs, aquifers, streams and lakes to go dry. How can we help to conserve water? Water reclaiming ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, WaterTags: Conservation, Irrigation, Landscape, Landscape Irrigation, Reclaimed Water, Recycle, Recycled Water, Wastewater Treatment Facility, Water Conservation, Water Reclaiming, Water Reuse