Category: Water

Florida Land Steward Update, May 9, 2025

by Chris Demers
May 9, 2025

MAY IS AMERICAN WETLANDS MONTH American Wetlands Month celebrates the vital importance of wetlands to our Nation’s ecological, economic, and social health. Wetlands are critical natural infrastructure that improve water quality and supply, ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest, Forest Health, Forest Management, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Season, Invasive Species, Landowner Assistance, Longleaf Pine, Natural Resources, Online Course, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tree Farm, Wetlands, Wildlife
Golden Gate community marker sits within the roadway median recognized as a Florida-Friendly Landscaping Gold project. The recognition flag is displayed.

Profiles of FFL in Martin County: Golden Gate Median

by Yvette Goodiel
May 8, 2025

Introduction Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM (FFL) promotes nine principles to protect water resources in designing and maintaining landscapes. The practices can be applied at scales ranging from individual yards to parks to communities. Landscapes ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water
Tags: Agribusiness, Commercial Horticulture Digest, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Green Industry, Horticulture, IFASwater, Martin County, Profiles Of FFL In Martin County, Soil Health, UF/IFAS Extension

Gulf Coast Catch and Cook May: White Grunt

by Dr. Megan Moore
May 8, 2025

The featured Gulf catch and cook species for May 2025 is the Grunt! White Grunt are fun to catch and delicious to eat! White Grunt can be caught in the Gulf year-round! Grunt are easy to catch and can provide fun for the whole family. Read ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Catch, Catch And Cook, Fish, Fishing, Florida Sea Grant, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office, White Grunt

Bloom to Brine: Planted Oyster Gardens

by Dr. Megan Moore
May 5, 2025

Aren't plants amazing? They add beauty to any setting, bring joy to those around them, help to clean our air, and can provide a great meal! Did you know that they have a lot in common with oysters as well! Oysters are amazing animals that ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Florida Sea Grant, Oysters, Plants, Restoration, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office, Vog
Blades of seagrass on the left and drift macroalgae on the right

Algae vs seagrass in the Indian River Lagoon

by Carolyn Kovacs
May 3, 2025

During the Eyes on Seagrass Blitz, one of the questions we ask is "Is there macroalgae present?"  But what is macroalgae, and how can I tell it apart from seagrass?   What is the difference between seagrass and algae?   Seagrass is ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Algae, Estuary, Eyes On Seagrass, Eyes On Seagrass Blitz, Florida Sea Grant, Indian River Lagoon, Macroalgae, Seagrass, Water Quality

Florida Land Steward Update, May 2, 2025

by Chris Demers
May 2, 2025

THANKS EVERYONE WHO JOINED US FOR THE MENDOZA’S FLORIDA LAND STEWARD OF THE YEAR TOUR ON APRIL 25 Over 50 landowners, foresters, resource professionals, conservationists, and agricultural producers joined us last Friday for a tour of Rebecca ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Award, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Landowner Assistance, Longleaf Pine, Online Course, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tree Farm, Wildlife

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