Category: Water
Understanding the 2017-2018 Florida Red Tide
December 4, 2018
By: Lisa Krimsky, Betty Staugler, Brittany Scharf, Krista Stump and Rebecca Burton Florida’s lingering red tide has left many concerned residents with unanswered questions. Over the past 14 months since the bloom began off the coast of ... READ MORE
Category: , Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, WaterTags: Algae Bloom, Southwest District, UF IFAS Water Agents, Water Quality
World Soil Day is December 5th. This is what you can do!
December 4, 2018
World Soil Day (WSD) is held annually on December 5th to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and advocating for the sustainable management of soil resources. An international day to celebrate soil was recommended by the International ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Livestock, Natural Resources, WaterTags: Agriculture, Florida Friendly, Natural Resources, Soil, Water, World Soil Day
Climate Change Is A Current and Future Issue
December 3, 2018
The nation’s economy, public health, infrastructure, and natural resources face an immediate and continued threat from climate change impacts, warns the comprehensive 4th National Climate Assessment (NCA4) released on November 23, 2018. The ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Relationships & Family, WaterTags: Climate Change, Global Warming, Sea Level Rise
Agriculture and Environmental Systems Working Together
November 20, 2018
Okeechobee livestock agent, Lauren Butler, Regional Dairy Agent, Colleen Larson, and Gary Ritter, the Assistant Director of Government and Community Affairs for Florida Farm Bureau hosted a team from the National Parks Conservation Association. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
What’s Up with Red Tide in the Panhandle?
November 19, 2018
Red Tide has been a persistent presence in the Panhandle since September and responsible for many reported fish kills and respiratory distress in some people. Over the past week, red tide was still present in low to medium concentrations in ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, WaterTags: Florida Panhandle, Florida Sea Grant, Red Tide
Horseshoe Crabs
November 9, 2018
By Shelly Krueger, Florida Sea Grant Agent, Monroe County IFAS Extension When I see a horseshoe crab I feel transported back in time. Horseshoe crabs roamed the continental shelves of the primordial seas 200 million years before dinosaurs ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water, WildlifeTags: Florida Keys, Horseshoe Crab Watch, Horseshoe Crabs, Sea Grant, UF-IFAS Monroe, Water Watch