Category: Natural Resources
Why I work to get more everyday people and scientists engaged with each other: Inspiration from Seth Godin for #sciengage
November 5, 2017
My sister brought Seth Godin's blog to my attention a few months ago. He writes about, among other things, "changing everything." Though at first glance it is not related to my work as it is really about business and marketing primarily, I have ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeTags: About Me, Public Engagement
King Tides: Look out for coastal flooding
November 4, 2017
King tides are becoming a royal pain in some coastal areas, where they bring seawater flooding into streets and parking lots. King tides will occur along the Atlantic coast of the US during the first week of November 2017. What causes tides? The ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, WaterTags: Flooding, Sea Level Rise
Marine Mammals Stranding Network
November 3, 2017
Taylor County Marine Mammals Stranding Network Florida has a broad marine mammals stranding network; however some counties in the Big Bend area were lacking a response group. The University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine in partnership ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, WildlifeTags: Florida Sea Grant, Marine Mammals, Network, Stranding, Taylor County
Wildlife hit on the Roads
November 3, 2017
Wildlife hit on the roads In rural areas is common to see wildlife animals hit on the roads. Wildlife roadkill signal a threat to biodiversity that can have long-term effects on ecosystems. Around one million animals are killed each year on ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, WildlifeTags: Florida Sea Grant, Natural Resources, Taylor County, Wildlife
Artificial Reefs in Taylor County
November 3, 2017
Artificial Reefs in Taylor County Artificial reefs play a key role in marine conservation, specially in Florida State and Taylor County. Recreational fishing and diving come together to support local economy around this marine ecosystem. Taylor ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Artificial Reef, Florida Sea Grant, Taylor County
Do Tailwater Recovery Ponds Help Growers?
November 3, 2017
by Shawn T. Steed Agent, Environmental Horticulture Production UF/IFAS Extension, Hillsborough County SWFWMD and farmers may have slightly different ideas on the purpose of tailwater recovery ponds. In fact, even I was under a big misconception ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Natural Resources, WaterTags: Farmers, Growers, Ponds, Tailwater
Venomous Spiders to Watch Out for
November 2, 2017
Florida has two main types of venomous spiders to be wary of. Keep an eye out for widow spiders and recluse spiders. Most other spiders like jumping and banana spiders help keep insect populations down, Widow Spiders are Venomous Spiders Three ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Natural ResourcesTags: Black Widow Spider, Brown Recluse Spider, Venomous Spiders
Cogongrass Control in Pastures
November 2, 2017
Cogongrass is an invasive species commonly found in pastures that is not going to go away on its own. Management of cogongrass invasions in perennial grass pastures requires diligence and patience at the same time. It can take several years ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species, Livestock, Pests & Disease