Category: Water

Third Grade Manatee Curriculum

by Diana Hagan (she/her)
July 24, 2015

This 19 fact sheet curriculum series provides a series of individual lessons covering manatee biology and ecology, as well as highlighting some of the ways that humans impact and can protect manatees. The curriculum has been written at a third ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Curricula, Maia McGuire, Marine Wildlife, Ruth Francis-Floyd, Third Grade Manatee Curriculum, Threatened Or Endangered Mammals

Panhandle Springs Tour 8/26/15

by BLOGS.IFAS
July 23, 2015

Please join the Panhandle Outdoors LIVE! crew for a fun and informative tour of some of our local springs. In addition to enjoying the scenic beauty of these springs we will learn about their history, how they are currently being managed, and ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Recreation, Water
Tags: Natural Resources, Panhandle Springs, Recreation

Saving and Using Rainwater

by BLOGS.IFAS
July 20, 2015

Groundwater resources in Florida face high demand for consumption, agricultural and industrial needs. Taking advantage of Florida’s seasonal rainfall can reduce pressure on groundwater for non-potable uses during drier seasons. For the ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, Water
Tags: Gardening, Lawn & Garden Hot Topic, Rain Barrel, Saving Water, Sustainability

What You Need to Know About Vibrio Bacteria in Gulf Waters

by BLOGS.IFAS
July 14, 2015

After the recent report of a fatality due to the Vibrio bacteria near Tampa many locals have become concerned about their safety when entering the Gulf of Mexico this time of year. So what are the risks and how do you protect yourself? ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: About, Bacteria, Gulf, Know, Need, Panhandle Outdoors, Vibrio, Waters

Fertilizing in the Summer

by Kevin O'Horan
July 6, 2015

Sarasota County is one of many counties in Southwest Florida that have established restrictions on the application of fertilizers containing nitrogen and/or phosphorous. Sarasota County’s fertilizer blackout prohibits applying such products ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, Turf, Water
Tags: Extension, Fertilizer, Horticulture, IFAS, Lawn, Pgm_HortComm, Pgm_HortRes, Pollution, Runoff, Sarasota, UF, Water Quality

3 Ways You Can Help Keep Our Bays Healthy

by BLOGS.IFAS
May 16, 2015

Following a previous article on the number of ways you can help sea turtles, this week we will look at ways that local residents can help keep our waterways clean. Poor water quality is a concern all over the country, and so it is locally as ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Bays, Healthy, Help, Keep, Panhandle Outdoors, Ways

Does your pond need fertilization?

by BLOGS.IFAS
May 4, 2015

Photo by Jennifer Bearden These days many ponds are just backyard recreational ponds. Management goals vary from owner to another. Some pond owners want very little productivity (very little fish removed). They want little vegetation with ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Fertilization, Need, Panhandle Outdoors, Pond

UF OneWorld Event Challenges Attendees to Consider the World in 2050

by WEC
March 24, 2015

By Clare Condon By 2050, it is estimated that there will be 9.6 billion people on planet Earth. How will we sustain all of those people? How will we prevent starvation, thirst, disease, and war? How will we conserve natural resources on such ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Events, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Community Outreach, Conservation, Disease, Event, Lecture, Population Growth

Protect the Waterfront

by Kevin O'Horan
January 5, 2015

Protect the Waterfront. Plants planted along the water’s edge, both in the water and along the shoreline have many benefits. They naturally add aesthetic value, help reduce erosion and filter pollution. They create nursery habitat ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Birds, Erosion, Florida Friendly, Habitat, Landscapes, Stormwater, Water, Wildlife

Cyclic Water Struggle

by Kevin O'Horan
December 1, 2014

At 3 o’clock expect rain. Those were the words I heard over and over when I first moved to the Tampa Bay area. It took time for the wisdom to sink in. Here in Florida we receive the majority of the 54.2 inches of average rainfall during the ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: Apps, Horticulture, Irrigation, Lawns, Sustainability, Technology, Water

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