Category: Natural Resources
Manatees: Wakulla Springs Most Interesting Guests!
December 1, 2013
Check into the lodge at Wakulla Springs State park on a crisp cool evening and you are immediately greeted with the warmth of an open hearth fireplace and the security of stone walls radiating comfort and solace. These stately accommodations ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WildlifeTags: Guests, Interesting, Manatees, Most, Panhandle Outdoors, Springs, Wakulla
Water Management Summit 2014
November 27, 2013
Make plans to attend the Fourth Annual Water Management Summit of Northwest Florida to be held Jan 22, 2014 in Niceville. Lectures from university and industry professionals will update participants on irrigation and business. For more information: ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Events, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, WaterTags: Commercial Horticulture, Natural Resources
Irrigation Pathogens Webinar: December 3rd at 12:00
November 26, 2013
Webinar on irrigation pathogens and water quality. Dr. Gary Moorman of Penn State will be the presenter next week. He has prepared an assignment for participants and will do a quick quiz when he begins his webinar. This assignment is posted ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, Pests & Disease, WaterTags: Irrigation, Pathogen, Patogenos En El Agua De Irrigacion, Webinar
2013 Lionfish Summit; update on FWC meeting in Cocoa Beach
November 23, 2013
It seems everyone in the Panhandle is talking about the invasive lionfish. This non-native member of the scorpionfish family was first seen in U.S. waters in 1989 near Ft. Lauderdale. Over the last two decades, much has been learned about the ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WildlifeTags: 2013, Beach, Cocoa, Lionfish, Meeting, Panhandle Outdoors, Summit, Update
2013 Lionfish Summit; update on FWC meeting in Cocoa Beach
November 22, 2013
It seems everyone in the Panhandle is talking about the invasive lionfish. This non-native member of the scorpionfish family was first seen in U.S. waters in 1989 near Ft. Lauderdale. Over the last two decades, much has been learned about the ... READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesTags: Artificial Reef, Curiosities, Diving, Environmental Education, Fisheries, Fishing, Invasive, Invasives, Lionfish, Panhandle Outdoors, Wildlife
2013 Lionfish Summit; update and notes on FWC meeting in Cocoa Beach.
November 22, 2013
Are you one of those in the Panhandle who has not yet heard of the invasive lionfish? Well, now you have. This non-native member of the scorpionfish family was first seen in U.S. waters in 1989 off the coast near Ft. Lauderdale. Over the last ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Water, WildlifeImproving Water Quality and Bringing Back the Bayous
November 21, 2013
Those who have lived in the Panhandle area for many years will remember the days when our local bayous were places people water skied, kids learned to swim, and fishermen brought home plenty of speckled trout. But today we see little of this. ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WaterTags: Back, Bayous, Bringing, Improving, Panhandle Outdoors, Quality, Water
Sinkholes in the Florida Panhandle, Facts and Resources
November 19, 2013
This tiny sinkhole appeared in my yard during the heavy March rains. Although only 3 feet wide, it was 5 feet deep. My dog looks both curious and jealous that it wasn’t one of the holes he’s dug! During our heavy March rainfall events ... READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesTags: Facts, Florida, Panhandle, Panhandle Outdoors, Resources, Sinkholes
Save The Date For Water Summit 2014
November 19, 2013
The fourth annual Water Summit will be held in Niceville on January 22, 2014. Mark your calendar and plan to attend. Topics include water quality issues, changes in irrigation technology and how the affordable care act will affect businesses. ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Events, Horticulture, WaterTags: Commercial Horticulture, Natural Resources