Category: Water

Q and A: I have an open aerator on my water system that now smells like rotten eggs. Do you have any ideas for troubleshooting this problem?

by Dr Roy Beckford
May 13, 2017

from G.M., via e-mail Answer: Hydrogen sulfide or sulfur is a naturally occurring contaminant, which gives water a disagreeable "rotten egg" odor and taste. Hydrogen sulfide is a gas that is found in well water and makes water corrosive to ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Aerator, Hydrogen Sulfide, Lee County, Rotten Egg Smell, Roy Beckford, Southwest, Sulfur, Well Water

Senate Bill 10: A Summary

by Lisa Krimsky
May 11, 2017

The end of the Florida legislative session concluded with the approval of a bill related specifically to water resources. Governor Scott signed Senate Bill 10 late on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. SB 10, sponsored by Senate President Joe Negron, whose ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Water
Tags: Krimsky, Lake Okeechobee, UF IFAS Water Agents, Water Bill, Water Law

A Quick Guide to Brain-Eating Amoeba

by Shannon Carnevale
May 5, 2017

Every few years, a parasite commonly referred to as Brain-Eating Amoeba starts to attract attention for its sudden and often fatal impact on humans. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), only three of the 138 people ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Recreation, Water
Tags: Ameba, Ameoba, Lakes, Nature-based Tourism, Recreation, Shannon Carnevale

Pond Weed Management Workshop June 8

by BLOGS.IFAS
May 2, 2017

A pond can be a source of great enjoyment or great frustration for a landowner. Excessive growth of aquatic plants can be one of the surest ways to tip the scales from enjoyment to frustration. Pond weeds can alter the aesthetics of a pond ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Agriculture, Aquatic Weeds, Pond Weed Control, Ponds

Showering At The Beach

by Lara Milligan
April 18, 2017

After a long day at the hot beach it can feel like heaven to take a shower to get rid of all the sand and sticky sea water. While rinsing you may or may not notice a sign that warns of no shampoo or body wash in the showers which might seem ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Health & Nutrition, Recreation, Water
Tags: Beach, Parabens, Phthalates, Shower, Triclosan

Accepting Applications for Summer High School Leadership Program!

by lcarnahan
April 13, 2017

UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County at Weedon Island Preserve is looking for high school students with an interest in the environment to join the Ranger Naturalist program. High school students yearning to learn more about the environment ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Work & Life
Tags: High School, Pinellas, Summer Camp, Volunteer, Weedon

April Is Water Awareness Month

by Whitney Elmore
April 5, 2017

As good gardeners, you know proper year round cultural practices are extremely important for the survival of plants, especially during drought conditions. Lawns are one of the most water demanding plants we have in the landscape. The homeowner ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Conservation, Drought, Fertilizer, Floratam, Water

Farm Stock Pond Management Considerations for the Spring

by Luke Harlow
March 31, 2017

Warmer weather and longer days have finally come back to Northeast Florida and this is great news for many people. But with enjoyable spring weather, comes a greater risk for private stock pond owners. A myriad of issues can plague stock pond ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water
Tags: Fish, Management, Ponds

UF/IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station raises $9,000

by Samantha Murray
March 22, 2017

More than 50 residents from Florida’s Nature Coast and Gainesville paddled, jogged or cheered during the Workout on the Waterfront event held in Cedar Key, Florida to raise money for local causes. The event, held March 18, was sponsored by ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Featured Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station

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