Category: Water

Florida Land Steward Update, August 7, 2026

by Chris Demers
August 7, 2026

SUMMER-FALL 2026 ISSUE OF QUARTERLY FLORIDA LAND STEWARD NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE In this issue: Need Equipment or Herbicides? Check out the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Private Lands Tool Cache, Hurricane Season is Here. ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Drought, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest Landowner Academy, Forest Landowners, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Recovery, Hurricane Season, Landowner Assistance, Planted Pines, Ranchers, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tree Farm, Wild Turkey

4-H University students get hands-on lessons in forestry, aquaculture, surveying 

by Suzette Cook
August 4, 2026

UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries and Geomatics Sciences (SFFGS) extension staff and faculty hosted senior 4-H members on July 29 and 30 as they were taking part in the 2026 Florida 4-H Youth Development Program's 4-H University. The ... READ MORE

Category: Forests, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Forestry, Geomatics, Geomatics Extension, Longleaf Pine, Natural Resources, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Timber, UF-IFAS
A collage of five scenes: underwater view, palm trees with skyscrapers, a manatee underwater, a coastal scene, and a natural spring.

Water Wednesday Recap: Understanding Florida Homes

by Yilin
July 31, 2026

Florida's heat and humidity can be challenging, especially for homeowners who are new to the state. During our July Water Wednesday webinar, Understanding Florida Homes: Humidity, Mold, and Energy Use, Lisa Hamilton, UF/IFAS Extension Family ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Energy Efficiency, Florida, Florida Homes, Home Maintenance, Humidity, Mold Prevention, Water Conservation, Water Wednesday
Center irrigation pivot in a perennial peanut hay field.

Growing More with Less: How UF/IFAS Is Helping Agriculture Reduce Fertilizer and Irrigation Use

by Kevin Korus
July 30, 2026

Introduction As Florida's population continues to grow and demand for food increases, farmers face the challenge of producing high-quality crops while protecting the state's valuable natural resources. Water conservation and responsible fertilizer ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Best Management Practices, Fertilizer, Irrigation, Water

UF receives Sea Turtle License Plate Grant to measure value, reach of Florida’s sea turtle volunteers

by Suzette Cook
July 27, 2026

GAINESVILLE, Florida -- The University of Florida has received a $5,000 grant from the Florida Sea Turtle Grants Program to conduct the first comprehensive, statewide study of Florida’s thousands of dedicated sea turtle volunteers. The ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Tags: School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Sea Turtle, SFFGS, UF-IFAS, Wildlife

Florida Land Steward Update, July 24, 2026

by Chris Demers
July 24, 2026

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA SEEKING NEWLY PLANTED LOBLOLLY PINE SITES IMPACTED BY DROUGHT Do you have newly planted loblolly pine trees and think they may have suffered higher than usual mortality this year? The University of Florida IFAS is investigating ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Disaster Preparation, Drought, Florida Land Steward Program, Florida Wildlife Corridor, Forest Health, Forest Landowner Academy, Hurricane Recovery, Hurricane Season, Invasive Species, Landowner Assistance, Payment For Ecosystem Services, Tree Farm, Wild Turkey

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