With the exception of humans, and our spayed and neutered pet friends, survival and passing on genes through reproduction are all encompassing for the remainder of the animal kingdom, the marine environment included. Marine organisms have a ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural ResourcesMy previous blog briefly introduced stormwater pond. Today I'd like to share with you some general guidelines for keeping a stormwater system functioning properly according to Neighborhood Guide to Stormwater Systems from St. Johns River Water ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WaterWhen reading news this morning, I found this interesting title"Top 6 Things You Didn't Know About Solar Energy". I was surprised that solar energy has a history of more than half century. Are these things also new to you? Let's look at them ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Home Landscapes, Natural ResourcesAs you prepare for the July 4th holiday, remember to protect yourself and your family from mosquito-borne diseases. Outbreaks of Chikungunya fever were first reported in Tanzania in 1952. Chikungunya fever is a virus and two mosquito species ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS ExtensionWater is essential to our lives. What we need is not only a certain amount in quantity, but also a certain level in quality. Recently, people are talking about nutrient levels in water bodies and FDEP is also developing the water quality nutrient ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Waterhttp://youtu.be/QWDkMOAqHLs http://youtu.be/T7LgEHOT0no FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Valerie Sale Public Information Officer Phone: (850) 248-8170 Cell: (850) 814-6122 vsale@baycountyfl.gov UPDATE: Bay ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resourceshttp://youtu.be/QWDkMOAqHLs http://youtu.be/T7LgEHOT0no FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Valerie Sale Public Information Officer Phone: (850) ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural ResourcesGuest Article for the Tallahassee Democrat June 27, 2014, Release for Tallahassee Democrat A Mimosa tree invader in a natural area & Bloom and foliage of the invasive Mimosa tree. Photo by Mary Derrick, UF IFAS. By ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources
I saw this beautiful and informative video of springs in Florida on YouTube. You can find Silver Spring and Rainbow Springs in this video. I hope you will enjoy it. Following is a brief introduction of these two springs, and I will give more ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Water