Category: Water

Seventh Graders Make a Difference for Hernando’s Coast


June 5, 2018

On May 30, seventh-grade students from Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology braved bands of heavy rain to plant smooth cordgrass along the shoreline of Linda Pedersen Park. With their eager work ethic, they were able to plant everything ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Estuaries, Florida Sea Grant, Habitat, Restoration, UF/IFAS Extension Hernando County, Wildlife
applicator fertilizing turf

‘Tis the Season, the Nitrogen Restricted Season (June 1st – Sept 30th)


June 4, 2018

June 1st starts the Nitrogen restrictive season. No nitrogen applications allowed until September 30th please see the Manatee County Fertilizer Ordinance for more information. Applications of fertilizer that has an analysis (N-P-K) on ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, Turf, Water
Tags: Fertilizer, Florida Friendly Landscape, Nitrogen, Ordinance, ProHort

Florida’s Bay Scallop Seminar


May 29, 2018

Join us for our second annual recreational scalloping seminar! At this seminar, attendees with learn how to make scallop Gyotaku, about scallop biology, management, boating safety, and changes to the upcoming season in Pasco and Hernando ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Events, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water
Tags: Florida Sea Grant, Recreational Fishing, Scallops, Summertime Fun, UF/IFAS Extension Hernando County, Water
Sea Grant Fish Handling

Fact Sheet: Handling the Fish You Catch


May 23, 2018

One of the joys of fishing is eating the fish you catch, but you may find your catch doesn't taste as fresh as expected. Fish must be handled properly or they will spoil quickly. In addition to disappointing taste, fish stored or processed improperly ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Fact Sheet, Factsheet, Fishing, Florida Sea Grant, Joy Hazell, Lee County, Recreational Fishing, Sea Grant

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