Category: Water
Stormwater Pond Management 2
July 3, 2014
My previous blog briefly introduced stormwater pond. Today I'd like to share with you some general guidelines for keeping a stormwater system functioning properly according to Neighborhood Guide to Stormwater Systems from St. Johns River Water ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WaterTags: Stormwater
Florida Water Quality Regulations
June 30, 2014
Water is essential to our lives. What we need is not only a certain amount in quantity, but also a certain level in quality. Recently, people are talking about nutrient levels in water bodies and FDEP is also developing the water quality nutrient ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WaterTags: Water Qualtiy
The Springs: Jewels of Florida (Video)
June 13, 2014
I saw this beautiful and informative video of springs in Florida on YouTube. You can find Silver Spring and Rainbow Springs in this video. I hope you will enjoy it. Following is a brief introduction of these two springs, and I will give more ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WaterTags: Rainbow Springs, Silver Springs
New on Featured Creatures! The hydrilla stem weevil.
June 8, 2014
We are pleased to announce a new article on Featured Creatures! Take a sneak peek with this excerpt from the article: Bagous hydrillae O’Brien is a semi-aquatic weevil that feeds on the aquatic invasive weed Hydrilla verticillata (L.f.) ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Farm Management, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, WaterTags: Beetles, Featured Creatures, Invasive Species, Pest Alert, UF-IFAS Pest Alert
New on Featured Creatures! A fish!!!! The grass carp.
June 6, 2014
We are pleased to announce a new article on Featured Creatures! Take a sneak peek with this excerpt from the article: The grass carp, Ctenopharyngodon idella Cuvier and Valenciennes, was imported to the U.S. in 1963 as a biological control ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, WildlifeTags: Beneficials, Featured Creatures, Grass Carp, Pest Alert, UF-IFAS Pest Alert
Florida State Horticultural Society from June 1-3 at Clearwater Beach!
May 27, 2014 Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: Annual Meeting, FSHS, Horticultural Society Meeting
Webinar: Pathogen Risk Mitigation through System Design and Irrigation Tools
May 27, 2014
Webinar: Pathogen Risk Mitigation through System Design and Using Precision Irrigation Tools Date: Tuesday, 3 June, 2014, from Noon to 1:00 pm (Eastern) Presenter: Dr. John Lea-Cox, Professor and Nursery Extension ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Pests & Disease, WaterTags: Irrigation, Water, Webinar