Discover the "Elements of Sustainability" at this year's 19th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop, where we delve into the critical roles of earth, air, water, and fire within our ecosystem. Set for November 07, the event promises to be ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation
Celebrate America with a Sustainable Fourth of July Cookouts, fireworks, and red solo cups are often the first things you think of when the Fourth of July comes around. America’s birthday is a much-anticipated holiday that can be very ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Work & Life
Florida’s recreational scalloping season begins Saturday with shores off Dixie County and part of Taylor County opening for harvest and those along other Gulf Coast counties soon to follow. (more…) READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
To understand which populations and neighborhoods are hit the hardest by heat, we partnered with NASA DEVELOP to complete a county-wide heat vulnerability assessment. Extreme heat Extreme heat is defined as a prolonged period of excessively ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation
Amber Hatch, a food and resource economics senior, never knew beef cattle were aiding in wildfire risk reductions. Hatch, along with fellow College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) students Maegan Beatty and Lana Guzman, traveled to ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Teaching
Hurricane season can be worrisome for many of us in Florida, especially when it comes to preparing and hardening our homes. The Florida Department of Financial Services is offering a unique opportunity for homeowners to receive state-matched ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation
Looking for ways to help save on your household water bill? Wondering how often to irrigate the lawn? Perhaps you are looking at the use of technologies that will help you gauge when and how often to irrigate. A team of University of Florida ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Water
A new study shows seafood food loss and waste in the United States is approximately 22.7%, a drastic decrease from previous estimates of between 43% and 47%. The study, conducted in part by researchers from the University of Florida Institute ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Every year since 1970, people around the world have come together to celebrate our planet and support environmental action on April 22. This Earth Day 2024, let's rally together for the crucial theme of 'Planet vs Plastic.' This year’s theme ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation