A few months ago, footage of trash floating in Mobile’s Dog River during a heavy rain dramatically showed the cumulative impacts of careless littering. http://blog.al.com/live/2012/02/dog_river_awash_in_mobiles_gar.html. Stormwater runoff—not ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WaterBy Les Harrison County Extension Director UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension To the relief of all Wakulla County Residents, the rainy season finally started in May. But with the return of much needed rain comes the question of how to handle storm ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WaterFor those of you that could not make it, the "Get Out & Explore Rainbow Springs" program was a great success. Even the rain didn't deter 70+ participants from coming out and learning all about one of Marion County's most well-known natural ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Recreation, WaterPensacola has had a strong tie to the Gulf of Mexico and the bay since its settlement in 1559. Most of the estuaries along the northern Gulf are drowned-river valleys. This type of estuary tends to be very wide and very shallow. They are ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water
Your Marine Science and Sea Grant Extension agent is Laura Tiu. For questions related to Marine Science Issues please email Laura at lgtiu@ufl.edu Aquatic Resources Utilization - Stock ponds, aquaculture, artificial reefs, commercial ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Water
Sea Grant is a partnership and a bridge between government, academia, industry, scientists, and private citizens to help Americans understand and sustainably use our precious Great Lakes and ocean waters for long-term economic growth. It's ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WaterMary Campbell, Pinellas County Extension Director, Urban Sustainability Agent As summer provides more opportunities to enjoy our beaches and waterways, Extension has valuable information available to residents to promote safe and environmentally-friendly ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WaterMake sure you know about the strict water restrictions. Fines can be hefty for violations. See this link for all of Pinellas County: http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/conservation/restrictions/ Other cities are listed as well. For more information, ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WaterMary Campbell, Pinellas County Extension Director, Urban Sustainability Agent Here is a quiz. On average, how many gallons of water per day does one person use? Take a guess. If you guessed about 50 gallons/day you are wrong. Ok, I will stop ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, WaterFrom the SWFWMD web-site http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/conservation/restrictions/sod_irrigation_calendar.html The Tampa Bay region continues to suffer from the effects of a three-year drought. The region is experiencing an extreme water shortage ... READ MORE
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