FFGS is pleased to announce the awarding of funds from the 2025 UF/IFAS Archer Early Career Seed Grant to two of its faculty members, Dr. Mysha Clarke and Dr. Lindsey Reisinger. The UF/IFAS Archer Early Career Seed Grant program helps early-career ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, Water
A legacy of research and mentorship in Florida limnology This tribute, which originally appears in the Florida LAKEWATCH newsletter, was coordinated and written by LAKEWATCH Director Dr. Gretchen Lescord and her staff, with meaningful contributions ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Water
There are many places worth understanding and protecting here in Sarasota County. From acres of imperiled scrub that provides habitat for threatened species and uniquely adapted plant life, to vital mangrove forests that protect our coastlines ... READ MORE
Category: Work & LifeMyakka River State Park, formally established and opened to visitors in 1941, is one of Sarasota County’s unique and precious treasures. In late January, I had the opportunity to join a Florida Department of Environmental Protection biologist ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife, Work & LifeMyakka River State Park, formally established and opened to visitors in 1941, is one of Sarasota County’s unique and precious treasures. In late January, I had the opportunity to join a Florida Department of Environmental Protection biologist ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife, Work & LifeMyakka River State Park, formally established and opened to visitors in 1941, is one of Sarasota County’s unique and precious treasures. In late January, I had the opportunity to join a Florida Department of Environmental Protection biologist ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife, Work & Life
The UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County congratulates the newest graduates of the Florida Master Naturalist Freshwater Systems course in St Lucie County. On Friday April 12, 2024, nine students successfully completed the Florida Master Natural ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
August is recognized as National Water Quality Month! This is a great time to renew your commitment to protecting and enhancing water quality in Southwest Florida. Let's face it - most of us live here because we love all of the water resources ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Work & Life
In this blog... Introduction Macroinvertebrates Field guide Water quality Experiment Introduction What's lurking in Florida's freshwater? Well, many things, to be quite frank. From fish to birds to the occasional ... READ MORE
Category: Water, Wildlife
This list of Florida native plants will be helpful if you live on the lakefront, a freshwater water body, or are doing a rain garden in a wet spot in your yard. These plants are water loving and live in different zones on the shoreline. While ... READ MORE
Category: , Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife