Coral Reefs: Why Conservation is So Important Did you know that coral reefs are actually small animals related to jellyfish? Corals live together in large groups and form huge interconnected colonies known as coral reefs. Coral reefs are often ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
WaterSense is a partnership program by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. It seeks to protect the future of our nation's water supply by offering people a simple way to use less water with water-efficient products, new homes, and services. ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WaterThe Benefits of Micro-Irrigation Micro-irrigation is the slow, frequent application of water directly to relatively small areas. Water is generally ran through low-pressure, flexible plastic tubing. A leading advantage of micro-irrigation ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, WaterIn response to the 2016 harmful algal blooms in the Indian River Lagoon, Florida Master Naturalists in St Lucie County are undertaking an innovative new test pilot program to address the need to obtain long-term data on algae in the estuary. ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Water
The University of Florida and IFAS Extension will be hosting a three part workshop series on pond health this Fall at the Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants (click here for map). See below for a list of dates, times and topics. September ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Water
NCBS Intern Report by: Kelly Colvin, Intern with UF/IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station and FDEP St. Martin's Marsh and Big Bend Seagrasses Aquatic Preserves This summer I worked in St. Martins Marsh and Big Bend Seagrasses Aquatic Preserves ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water