ABE’s Rio Bonham specializes in hydrological modeling; if you asked him to give an elevator pitch of his work he might say something along the lines of, ‘I use computers to predict where water is going to be’. However, inarguably, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Water
Floridians who rely on private wells and septic systems now have access to a valuable online resource to ensure the safety and maintenance of their household water. Water resources regional specialized agents Yilin Zhuang (Central District) ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Known as the Sunshine State, Florida is also synonymous with water. Our state boasts many beautiful beaches and is home to the vast Floridian Aquifer, providing drinking water to nearly 10 million people and feeding into numerous springs and ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, , Water
Sin duda el cambio climático es un tema controversial y hasta conflictivo. Muchas veces uno puede hasta evitar mencionarlo, pero ¿qué pasaría si...por ejemplo aumenta el nivel del mar y se altera el flujo de los ríos? ¿Cómo se afectaría ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water![a tangle of fishing line, plastic beads and other plastic waste on a beach. [credit: unsplash.com, soren funk]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/wp-content/blogs.dir/40/files/2025/03/2025_Water_microplasticsBeach01_unsplashSorenFunk_CROP1650x470TINY.png)
We're hearing a lot about microplastics in the news, but what exactly are they and what can I do to reduce the impact of microplastics in our environment? Well, first, what are they? Microplastics are defined as plastic particles no larger ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Health & Nutrition, Water
Lipman Family Farms wanted to mitigate flood risk associated with heavy rain on their 2,000-acre farm in Naples. As general manager, Lucas Conran helps oversee seven farming operations for Lipman in Florida and other states along the East ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management
In 2020, The Charles and Margery Barancik Foundation awarded Sarasota County and the Sarasota Housing Authority (SHA) a grant to support housing affordability through energy efficiency. The grant helped to expand our Energy Upgrade program by ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation
Yes, you read that correctly: vascular plants have their own version of a circulatory system. Understanding this system is essential for a gardener. The Basics Plants have a complex network of tissues that transport water, nutrients, and other ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
That is right! Fertilizer is regulated in Florida and in Orange County and beyond! You are required to learn about it and follow the rules. We want to keep things interesting and beneficial for you, the landscape professionals. This year, UF/IFAS ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
University of Florida scientists have secured a $300,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to address one of South Florida's most pressing environmental challenges: excess phosphorus in freshwater ecosystems such as the Everglades. The ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Farm Management, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Water