Category: Water

Stormwater Ponds May Harbor Invasive Plants, UF/IFAS Research Finds

by Kirsten Romaguera Rabin
May 28, 2019

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Stormwater ponds are prevalent throughout Florida’s urban and residential landscapes, but University of Florida researchers are looking into whether these engineered ecosystems support the spread of invasive plant species. An ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: Agricultural And Biological Engineering Department, AJ Reisinger, Basil Iannone, Carrie Adams, Eban Bean, Environmental Horticulture Department, Invasive Species, School Of Forest Resources And Conservation, SHED, Soil And Water Sciences, Stormwater Pond, Urban Ecology, Water

Stormwater Ponds May Harbor Invasive Plants, UF/IFAS Research Finds

by Kirsten Romaguera Rabin
May 28, 2019

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Stormwater ponds are prevalent throughout Florida’s urban and residential landscapes, but University of Florida researchers are looking into whether these engineered ecosystems support the spread of invasive plant species. An ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: Agricultural And Biological Engineering Department, AJ Reisinger, Basil Iannone, Carrie Adams, Eban Bean, Environmental Horticulture Department, Invasive Species, School Of Forest Resources And Conservation, SHED, Soil And Water Sciences, Stormwater Pond, Urban Ecology, Water
Horseshoe crab shells.

Volunteers needed for horseshoe crab project

by Armando Ubeda
May 24, 2019

Often, when I meet people, they ask me. "What do you do?" When I tell them I’m a marine biologist, I get replies like, “Cool, I always wanted to be a marine biologist" or "I wish I could do that." Here’s your chance. We are looking ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Citizen Scientist, Florida Sea Grant, Horseshoe Crabs, Marine Education, Pgm_Marine, Volunteer

Soil and Water Sciences Alumna’s Service is Rooted in Alaska

by Mike Loizzo
May 24, 2019

The straight-line distance between Gainesville and Anchorage, Alaska, is a little more than 3,700 miles. Still, that cross-country divide did not deter one Soil and Water Sciences graduate from making the move. Dr. Liz Hodges Snyder is almost ... READ MORE

Category: Water, Work & Life
Tags: George O'Connor, Liz Hodges Snyder, Soil And Water Sciences, Soil And Water Sciences Department, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences
Vibrant flowers

Is Your Landscape Water-Wise?

by BLOGS.IFAS
May 10, 2019

Is your landscape water-wise? The Tampa Bay Community Water-Wise Awards Program is seeking to recognize landscapes from across the tri-county Tampa Bay* region that showcase the best in "water-wise" design and maintenance. *(includes Pasco, ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Tags: #SaveWaterFL, Drought Tolerant Plants, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Irrigation, Landscape, Landscaping, Rain Barrels, Right Place, Right Plant, Saving Water, Smart Irrigation, Water Conservation, Water Wise

Graduate Student Publishes Research on New Lab Protocol

by Mike Loizzo
April 17, 2019

Soil and Water Sciences doctoral student Rose Collins did not intend to create a new type of filter barrier technique, but as the saying goes: necessity is the mother of invention. Collins was studying the effect of short-term flooding on nutrient ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: Agricultural And Environmental Letters, Collins-filter Barrier Technique, Rose Collins, Soil And Water Sciences, Soil And Water Sciences Department, Soil Samples, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences
Rain drops falling on pavement.

April showers…?

by BLOGS.IFAS
April 16, 2019

What image comes to mind when you hear the term “drought-tolerant plant?”   Ugh. Unfortunately, there are a handful of common misconceptions about drought-tolerant landscaping that just won't go away. Too often, the phrase ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Water
Tags: #SaveWaterFL, Central Florida, Drought, Drought Tolerant Plants, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Landscape, Native Plants, Water Conservation, Water Wise

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