Category: Natural Resources
New Recreational Scalloping Resource
August 2, 2018
Scalloping - From the Boat to Your Plate Scallop season is still going strong in the Nature Coast! But did you know there is a lot more to scalloping than just finding the scallops? There's a lot to consider to ensure a fun and safe day on ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Boating, Coastal Habitat, Coastal Systems, Fisheries, Fishing, Florida Sea Grant, InsideNatureCoast, Scalloping, Seagrass, Seagrass Scarring
An algae problem
August 2, 2018
Southwest Florida, no doubt, has an algae problem. Actually it has more than one algae problem. The major culprits at the moment are Karenia brevis (the Florida red tide) along our coast and a couple species of Microcystis in the Caloosahatchee ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, WaterTags: Algae, K. Brevis, Microcystis, Red Tide, Water Quality
Collapse of a Unique Bird–Snake Relationship on Seahorse Key
August 2, 2018
M. R. Sandfoss - Department of Biology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL,USA Our study focused on the unique relationship that exists between nesting waterbirds and venomous cottonmouth snakes (Agkistrodon conanti) living on Seahorse ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, WildlifeTags: Coastal Habitat, Critter Corner, Snakes
EDIS Update: Florida Water Bill
August 2, 2018
Water is one of Florida’s crucial natural resources. Florida Senate Bill 522 protects the state’s natural resource for current and future use. Some of the topics covered in the bill are springs, wetlands, and water supply. Although the bill ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Water
Prepare Your Landscape for Hurricanes
August 1, 2018
Be proactive...prepare your landscape for hurricanes. Did you know hurricane season in Florida begins May 15 and ends November 30? That's over half of the year so it's time to get busy. Here is a list of a few things to put on your to-do-list ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Looking to enhance your collaboration skills? Discover how at NATA workshop in October
August 1, 2018
The Natural Areas Training Academy (NATA) is excited to announce that it will host its “Collaborating to Manage Ecosystems” workshop on Wednesday, October 24 and Thursday, October 25 this year at Wekiwa Springs State Park in Apopka. This ... READ MORE
Category: , Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Collaboration, NATA, Natural Areas Training Academy, Workshops
Wildlife Happenings for August
August 1, 2018
Wildlife happenings to look for in August. August continues the traditional Florida summer of afternoon rains and sticky heat, but the wildlife don't mind and there are some stellar activities for you to see. Here are some interesting things ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WildlifeTags: August Wildlife, Levy County Extension
Orange County’s Fertilizer Ordinance – Summer Reminders
July 31, 2018
Fertilizer containing nitrogen or phosphorus may not be applied in Orange County from June 1 through September 30, unless the commercial applicator is GI-BMP certified or has the Limited Commercial Fertilizer Applicator license. Commercial applicators ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Natural Resources, WaterTags: Cflandscapes, Fertilizer, Fertilizer Ordinance, Nitrogen, Orange County, Phosphorus
Red tide
July 31, 2018
Readers may have seen images of large numbers of fish, marine mammals and sea turtles washing ashore on beaches in southwest Florida. While these images are disturbing, the animals' deaths are not related to discharges from Lake Okeechobee, ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural ResourcesTags: Red Tide