Category: Water
Florida Master Naturalist 20th Anniversary Graduate Spotlight on Bill Gibson, Ecotourism Operator
March 22, 2021
We’re highlighting all things Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) in 2021 as the program marks its 20th anniversary. Learn more about FMNP, view the first blog post here. This blog features my interview with Bill Gibson, Florida Master ... READ MORE
Category: , Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, WildlifeTags: #GatorDay, Ecotourism, Florida Master Naturalist, Florida Master Naturalist Program, FMNP, Kayak
SFFGS Renaming Ceremony
March 22, 2021
The University of Florida’s School of Forest Resources and Conservation is now the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences (SFFGS). The new name was announced Monday at a brief outdoor ceremony. SFFGS started as a forestry department ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, WaterEPA Public Comment on Biological Opinions
March 19, 2021
The EPA Public Comment on Biological Opinions is open for 60 days and provides the opportunity to review the actual language of a biological opinion. The last blog outlined the basics of a Biological Opinion and how they function. We are in ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Water, WildlifeTags: Biological Opinion, Brett Bultemeier, EPA, Pesticide Information Office, Public Comment
Women in Aquaculture: Victoria Parks
March 19, 2021
Bonnie Waycott from The Fish Site recently featured Marine Sciences alumnus Victoria Parks as part of her Women in Aquaculture Series: "Through her own shellfish hatchery, Victoria Parks has been taking steps to support local clam growers in ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Teaching, WaterTags: Alumni, Aquaculture, MAR, Marine Sciences, Students
Environmental Science Student’s Passion for Water Quality
March 18, 2021
Kenzie Hagedorn always knew that she wanted to do environmental work and that she wanted to use her career to help people. Kenzie is getting ready to graduate this spring with one major and two minors after three years of undergraduate study. ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, WaterTags: Environmental Science, Kenzie Hagedorn, School Of Natural Resources And Environment, Springs, Water
Water Wednesday Recap – Using Water Filters Inside the Home
March 15, 2021
All water filters are not created equal! There are filters that remove impurities. There are filters that remove bacteria and there are some that just make your water taste better! It is important to know the results of your water tests and ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Extension, WaterTags: #WaterWednesday, Central Florida Water Initiative, MREC, Water, Water Filter, Water Florida, Yilin Zhuang, Zhuang
Invitation to participate in Red Tide Website Usability Survey
March 15, 2021
Florida red tides, a harmful algal bloom (HAB) caused by the toxic dinoflagellate Karenia brevis, are a near annual occurrence in the Gulf of Mexico along the west coast of Florida. Occasionally, blooms can reach the Panhandle and east coast ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterTags: Florida Sea Grant, HABs, IFASwater, Krimsky, Red Tide, UF IFAS Water Agents