Category: Water

Hurricanes: Friend or Foe to Invasive Plants?

by Shelby Thomas
October 14, 2019

Flooded homes, torn-off roofs, and downed powerlines – these are usually the first images that spring to mind when talking about hurricanes. While it is true hurricanes can be a major force of destruction for people, they can also have a big ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Water
Tags: Center For Aquatic And Invasive Plants, Invasive Plants, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water

EDIS Update: Lost in the Weeds? A Comprehensive Guide to Florida’s Many Non-Native Plant Lists

by Shelby Thomas
October 10, 2019

Florida is host to more than 130 invasive plant species, making it a national and global hot spot for non-native, invasive species. Additionally, invasive species are a threat to the environment, economy and human health. Currently, a large ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Water

Florida Cattle and Environmental Impact Statistics

by Taylor Davis
October 7, 2019

In the technological advanced world we live in today, many people take to Facebook or other social media outlets to receive their "news". This is not the best way to get unbiased news because majority of people use social media as a way to ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Agriculture, Conservation, HCLivestock, Highlands County, Livestock, Wildlife

Integrated Management Approach Increases Water Flow

by Shelby Thomas
October 2, 2019

By: Dr. Benjamin Sperry, UF/IFAS CAIP Research Assistant Scientist The Issue: The outlet river connecting Lake Panasoffkee and the Withlacoochee River was infested with hydrilla earlier this year. The infestation resulted in significantly ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Recreation, Water
Tags: Center For Aquatic And Invasive Plants, Invasive Plants, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water

Beyond the Air We Breathe: Cultural Ecosystem Services

by Taylor Clem, PhD
September 30, 2019

An Environment of Inspiration Next week I will be backpacking in the Grand Canyon. A group of friends and I are spending five days exploring the canyon; one of the world’s most popular natural wonders. According to the National Park Service, ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water
Tags: Arts, Beyond The Air We Breathe, Conservation, Culture, Design, Ecosystem Services, Environment, Recreation, Sense Of Place, Services, Spirituality, Tourism, Water

A Different Kind of Rodeo

by Laura Tiu
September 27, 2019

Most of us are familiar with the traditional cowboy rodeo like the one held in Baker, FL each year. However, we have a different kind of rodeo happening in our backyard that some may not be as familiar with, the Destin Fishing Rodeo. The ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Boats, Fishing, Florida Sea Grant

Beyond the Air We Breathe: Provisioning Ecosystem Services

by Taylor Clem, PhD
September 24, 2019

Introduction This morning I drank coffee and ate a giant bowl of oatmeal with blueberries and honey. Afterward, my family and I decided to go hiking. I put on my wool socks and filled up our reusable water bottles with water. My morning was ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Beyond The Air We Breathe, Conservation, Ecosystem Services, Environment, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food, Freshwater, Future, Provisional, Raw Materials

Beyond the Air We Breathe: Regulating Ecosystem Services

by Taylor Clem, PhD
September 24, 2019

A Continued Series If you are currently eating breakfast or enjoying a nice cup of coffee or tea-thank a pollinator. While you are outside today, enjoying the fresh air and shade-thank a tree. These are a couple examples of the nearly innumerable ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Beyond The Air We Breathe, Conservation, Design, Ecosystem Services, Environment, Florida-Friendly Landscapes, Future, PolliNATION, Regulating

Beyond the Air We Breathe: The Limitless Benefits of Our Environment

by Taylor Clem, PhD
September 24, 2019

Beyond the Air We Breathe: Our Ecosystem Services Take a deep breath and feel the air fill your lungs. How often do you think about the air you breathe? It is common knowledge plants provide the oxygen we breathe through their photosynthesis ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Forests, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, , Water, Wildlife
Tags: Beyond The Air We Breathe, Cultural, Ecosystem Services, Environmental Benefits, Provisional, Provisioning, Regulating, Series, Supporting, Water Conservation

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