March is Seagrass Awareness Month in Florida! Seagrasses are a valuable part of the marine environment and support our local economy. Most commercial and recreationally important fish, crabs and shrimp spend some time of their lives ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Forests are the dominant land use in Florida. They cover almost half of Florida’s 34 million acres of land. Three quarters of Florida’s forests are in private ownership. There are an estimated 300,000 private forest landowners in the state, ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Natural Resources
Your Marine Science and Sea Grant Extension agent is Laura Tiu. For questions related to Marine Science Issues please email Laura at lgtiu@ufl.edu Aquatic Resources Utilization - Stock ponds, aquaculture, artificial reefs, commercial ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Water
Sea Grant is a partnership and a bridge between government, academia, industry, scientists, and private citizens to help Americans understand and sustainably use our precious Great Lakes and ocean waters for long-term economic growth. It's ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WaterPanhandle Outdoors 2012 (832 KB) Cost: $30.00 per person - lunch, equipment rentals and admission into parks included. Times: 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p. m. Central time For information contact Brooke Saari at 850-689-5850 or bsaari@ufl.edu To register, ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Natural ResourcesThe Okaloosa County Extension office offers the following Environment programs and information: Forestry Resources Florida Sea Grant READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesBy Shelley Swenson Family & Consumer Sciences Agent Is it time to Ban the Can? What is BPA and should I avoid it? Where is the research to support this concern? Has it been suggested to you through your reading or conversations that ... READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesCaption at bottom. Click here for high resolution image. GAINESVILLE, Fla. — For years, scientists have tried to use environmentally friendly fungi to control fire ant infestations. But the ants’ social behaviors — such as hauling ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Work & LifeForest Stewardship Workshop: Grow Timber Revenue March 15, 2012 9 am - 3 pm CT Washington County Extension Office 1424 Jackson Avenue, Chipley, FL 32428. This program will provide guidance on timber management and marketing strategies that ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Forests