Note: it is illegal to handle sea turtles due to their endangered status. The activities performed in the rescue were performed under Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) permit MTP-25-024. If you are on the water and spot ... READ MORE
Category:About this series As residential and commercial development expands across Florida, wildlife is adapting to live closer to people. The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) shares tips through Ask ... READ MORE
Category: Blog Community, , Conservation, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
About this series As residential and commercial development expands across Florida, wildlife is adapting to live closer to people. The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) shares tips through Ask ... READ MORE
Category: Blog Community, , Conservation, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
NATIONAL ENDANGERED SPECIES DAY, MAY 16 Every year the third Friday in May marks Endangered Species Day. Designated by the U.S. Congress in 2006, this day spotlights and advances conservation efforts for endangered (and threatened) species ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
The purpose of this Community Needs Assessment. A community needs assessment is a vital process that helps identify a community's strengths, challenges, and unmet needs. We are gathering input from residents, organizations, and stakeholders, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Crops, Curriculum, Disaster Preparation, Events, Farm Management, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Livestock, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Recreation, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
If you've ever marveled at the gentle nature of Florida’s iconic sea cow, The Florida Manatee: Biology and Conservation is a book you won’t want to miss. Written by renowned scientists Roger L. Reep, emeritus professor from the Department ... READ MORE
Category: , Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
What is an EPA Biological Evaluation? Any pesticide that is used in the U.S. must go through registration and evaluation by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). One of the key things the EPA evaluates is the potential impact of pesticides ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Wildlife
Just a few weeks ago I took my son to his first concert. Well, he had been to other shows, but this was the first seeing a band he hears all the time and sings their songs. He challenged me to work that into a blog. I will do him one better ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
As members of the 24th UF/IFAS Natural Resources Leadership Institute (NRLI) cohort begin trekking across the state this fall, they do so under the stewardship of a new leader, the first in a decade. (more…) READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFASHere of late my blogs have really been about one topic, EPA, EPA, EPA. Does saying it three times real fast summon the ghost of Rachel Carson? There is a reason for this focus, as there are major fundamental changes occurring within the EPA. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources