Sustainable and efficient water management constitutes one of the greatest 21st century challenges that agricultural sector has to face. Population growth and increasing food demand have driven the agricultural sector to expand the use of water ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Natural Resources, Water
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Hurricane Irma has done her worst, and now residents are left to pick up the pieces. But, help is available if residents act quickly, said Gene McAvoy, University of Florida IFAS Extension Hendry County director. “While ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterBy Robin Koestoyo Media Contact: Beverly James, 352-273-3566, beverlymjames@ufl.edu FORT PIERCE, Fla.— University of Florida professor Zhenli He will receive an international honor for outstanding research contributions to his ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Living on the coast or along a lake in Florida can make for a fantastic lifestyle, often replete with stunning scenery and vibrant ecosystems. But, that lifestyle carries with it additional responsibility, in the form of preserving our waters ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Water
Florida is an amazing state, in many ways. Chief among these is the variety of water resources available to us. We can boast of nearly 3,000 miles of shoreline, more than 650 miles of coastal beaches, some 7,800 freshwater lakes, 700-assorted ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Water, Work & LifeFlorida is an amazing state, in many ways. Chief among these is the variety of water resources available to us. We can boast of nearly 3,000 miles of shoreline, more than 650 miles of coastal beaches, some 7,800 freshwater lakes, 700-assorted ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Water, Work & Life
Coral Reefs: Why Conservation is So Important Did you know that coral reefs are actually small animals related to jellyfish? Corals live together in large groups and form huge interconnected colonies known as coral reefs. Coral reefs are often ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
WaterSense is a partnership program by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. It seeks to protect the future of our nation's water supply by offering people a simple way to use less water with water-efficient products, new homes, and services. ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Water