Category: Water

New EDIS/Ask IFAS Document Published by Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences During May and June

by Susan Gildersleeve
August 5, 2025

Discover the latest research and practical solutions from UF/IFAS experts. These are the new EDIS/Ask IFAS documents from the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences, Program in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences during May and June. ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Ask IFAS, EDIS Journal, Fisheries And Aquatic Sciences, Lakes, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences

Reclaiming Water: Reclaimed Water Usage, Part 2

by Jacob Burris
August 5, 2025

What is ‘Reclaimed Water’? According to the USEPA and UF/IFAS, reclaimed water is recycled wastewater that has been thoroughly treated, at least to the secondary level, for reuse. This treatment removes harmful organisms and substances, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Recreation, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water
Tags: Alternative Water Supply, Florida Water, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Irrigation, Irrigation Calibration, Irrigation System, Residential Irrigation, Sustainable Landscape, Wastewater, Wastewater Treatment

NCBS Intern Report: Coastal Ecology

by Emily Colson
August 5, 2025

Written by Jake Rosner, 2025 undergraduate summer intern hosted by Dr. Marc Hensel of the UF/IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station (NCBS) About My Summer Seeking a career in researching marine ecology, I applied to be a Nature ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, , Water, Wildlife
Tags: Cedar Key, Coastal Habitat, Kayak, Marsh, NCBS Interns, Oysters

Gulf Coast Catch and Cook August: Mangrove Snapper

by Dr. Megan Moore
August 4, 2025

The featured Gulf catch and cook species for August 2025 is the Mangrove Snapper! Mangrove Snapper are fun to catch and delicious to eat! Mangrove Snapper can be caught in the Gulf year-round in both nearshore and offshore waters! Mangrove ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Catch And Cook, Fishing, Florida Sea Grant, Grey Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Recipe, Snapper, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office

Create a Buggy Yard!

by Maria Quirico
August 4, 2025

Insect populations are on the decline. This is a serious problem because insects are a primary source of food for any ecosystem. Birds, reptiles, and small mammals rely on insects as a major part of their diet. There are TEN simple things ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water, Wildlife

NCBS Intern Report: Big Bend Seagrasses Aquatic Preserve Coastal Monitoring

by Emily Colson
August 1, 2025

Written by Amina Cabric, 2025 undergraduate summer intern hosted by Tim Jones and Trisha Green of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's (FDEP) Big Bend Seagrasses Aquatic Preserve Best of Both Worlds with BBSAP This ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, , Water, Wildlife
Tags: NCBS Interns, Seagrass, Water Quality

Tácticas Climático-Inteligentes para Ganado en medio de una ola de calor

by Jonael Bosques
July 30, 2025

El verano en Florida no es para los débiles, y las olas de calor implacables de este año nos tienen a todos pendiente al desempeño de nuestro ganado y las pasturas de cerca. Cuando el mercurio sube a los altos 90 °F (35–37 °C) ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water
Tags: Bahia, Calor, Clima, Extremo, Florida, Ganado, Reproducción, Suelo, Toros, Universidad, Vacas

Las abrasadoras temperaturas del césped artificial en California cuestionan su viabilidad en regiones húmedas como Florida

by Luz Bahder
July 30, 2025

Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Si bien el césped artificial y los xerojardines con abundantes rocas se comercializan como alternativas a los céspedes ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: Ahorro De Agua, Alternativas Sintéticas, Cálido, California, Calor, Centro De Educación E Investigación De UF/IFAS Localizado En Fort Lauderdale, Césped, Césped Artificial, Césped Natural, Césped Sintético, Césped Vivo, Céspedes, Conferencia Internacional De Investigación Sobre Céspedes, Español, Exceso De Agua, Extensión De UF/IFAS, Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, FLREC, Grama, Jardines, Marco Schiavon, Ordenanzas Locales, Riego, Rocas, Spanish, Temperaturas, Temperaturas Abrasadoras, Temperaturas Superficiales, UF, UF-IFAS, Xerojardines, Zonas Verdes

UF IFAS Lakewatch Water Monitoring Program – Summer Report

by Rick O'Connor
July 29, 2025

The UF IFAS Lakewatch Program trains local volunteers on how to sample for water quality analysis. Lakewatch monitors nutrients in the water that could trigger algal blooms, low dissolved oxygen, and possible fish kills. Our bay system, ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Florida Sea Grant, LAKEWATCH, Water Quality

Recycling Trends in Florida

by Randy Penn
July 28, 2025

Recycling programs across Florida are influenced by a range of drivers, including political influences, social expectations, and economic realities. From a political perspective, governments play a crucial role by enacting legislation, setting ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Water
Tags: Landfill, Pgm_Waste, Recycle, Recycling, Reduce, Reuse, Waste To Energy

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