Florida LAKEWATCH is a citizen volunteer lake monitoring program that facilitates hands-on citizen participation in the management of Florida lakes, estuaries, rivers, and springs through monthly monitoring activities. The program is coordinated ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water
Written by Mallory Willem, Operation TRAP's Summer 2025 UF Undergraduate Gulf Scholar Thoughts from Operation TRAP's UF Undergraduate Gulf Scholar: Mallory Willem This experience was all about taking part in the small tasks that contribute ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Sweet heat with a whole lotta lore… The culture precisely reflects the flavor, mysterious with wholesome heat. Peachy, pungent and “ooh that’s got a bite”. The flavor profile is just as hard to pin down as the origin. Infamously ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water
GROWING SEASON PRESCRIBED FIRE Over the last couple weeks conditions have been favorable for getting some growing season burning done at the University of Florida’s Austin Cary Forest near Gainesville, FL. See our Facebook page to find ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
From citrus trees battling HLB disease to the future of bamboo farming in Florida, UF/IFAS Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences (SWES) researchers had plenty to showcase at the 2025 American Society for Horticultural Science ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Before we sold the original 4-H property to Navy Federal, the entire office of Escambia County Extension agents regularly hosted school field trips at the 4-H camp. It had a huge auditorium, forested areas, pitcher plant bogs, and a pond. ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Water
You may have seen media reports about the various snakes found in Florida’s water bodies. This may be overwhelming or even scary to consider. However, while it’s not unusual to see a snake near water, University of Florida Institute of Food ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Written by Julia Fischman, 2025 undergraduate summer intern hosted by Alex Arrow and Emily Jung of the USFWS Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge (CRNWR) This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to work with and learn from the U.S. ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, , Water, Wildlife
The Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, or GTMNERR, is a vital part of Florida’s northeast coast. It is home to rich ecosystems, diverse wildlife, and a community deeply invested in protecting its future. But like ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, Water