Imagine yourself as an early settler, migrating with your family into the area known as La Florida, with the hope of staking a claim and building a new life. You’ve heard stories of horrendous mosquitos, fierce native peoples, deadly snakes, ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Water use and conservation are important subjects for youth nationwide. By demonstrating the actual average quantity of water use per person, youth can fully appreciate the scale of residential water use.The objective of this game is to effectively ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, WaterGAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The University of Florida Water Institute has received a $5 million, five- year grant to promote water security for the region’s farmers, foresters and the environment. The Water Institute, a campus-wide interdisciplinary ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
By Rebecca Burton GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- While Florida is known for its pristine beaches, endangered species still rely on residents and visitors to keep their habitat clean. In celebration of National Clean Beaches Week (July 1-7), University ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Events, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, WildlifeWho: The University of Florida IFAS horticultural sciences department will host a free showing of the Florida premier of “Food Evolution.” What: The event features York Lecture Series speaker Alison Van Eenennaam and is narrated by ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, Water
~A look at how reclaimed water is produced, what's in it and how it can be used on lawns and food crops.~ ~Follow the UF IFAS Water Agents on Facebook and Twitter. Reclaimed Water Florida is rightly known as the Sunshine State. My hometown ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
“Water, water everywhere….” Goes Coleridge’s Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner. He may as well have been talking about Highlands County lately. Lots of rain and more on the way. Mosquito hordes procreated in all the standing water ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterThe Florida Panhandle received much needed rain this week, helping to alleviate dry conditions in many areas of the region. However, drought conditions persist in the rest of Florida. According to the US Drought Monitor drought conditions range ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Water
By Lloyd Singleton Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of hosting 22 landscape professionals in a full day training known as the “Green Industries Best Management Practices”, or GIBMP for short. These eager learners were exposed to ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Water
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Concern is growing among state residents as Florida experiences the worst drought in the country, according the U.S. Drought Monitor. Sixty-six percent of the state is now in a drought, the highest percentage of any U.S. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water