The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners approved two important boating and waterways planning documents on April 9th. Both documents were prepared by the University of Florida, Florida Sea Grant College Program to help the County ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural ResourcesTwice in the past week, I've had the pleasure of running across the charming killdeer (Charadrius vociferous), a species of bird related to the endangered plovers often found on area beaches. While they may also live near the water, killdeer ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WildlifeFor Immediate Release GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- There is no evidence that pollutants from the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill contributed to the “unprecedented” decline in recent Apalachicola Bay oyster populations, according to a report this ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, WildlifeThe University of Florida Oyster Recovery Team will report the findings and recommendations from its study of the collapse of the 2012 Apalachicola Bay commercial oyster harvest in a public meeting on Wednesday, April 24, in Apalachicola. Members ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, WildlifeDuring our heavy March rainfall events a tiny sinkhole appeared in my yard. While it was only 3 feet across, it was over 5 feet deep! After reading about the various types and causes of sinkholes, I decided it was most likely a “subsidence ... READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesIn March, Florida Sea Grant and NOAA partnered to conduct a series of workshops aimed at clarifying existing fisheries regulations for offshore recreational and commercial fishermen. Six workshops took place in Florida. During the workshops ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, RecreationHow to Spot a Green Cleaner Knowing when a claim of being green is actually true and not an advertising ploy can be difficult if you are not armed with the knowledge of how to spot a green cleaner. There are a few approaches to finding one. ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS ExtensionMy neighbor left a thistle at my gate to identify and make control recommendations. The control recommendation itself is simple, but the picture shows a more complex situation. (more…) READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources
Those who have lived in the Pensacola area for many years will remember the days when our local bayous were places people water skied, kids learn to swim, and fishermen brought home plenty of speckled trout. But today we see little of this. ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Water