I got an email in my inbox yesterday from Dr. Bill Hunt, an agricultural engineering professor and Extension specialist at NC State University. He is offering a study tour and a series of webinars on Roman engineering. It is mind-blowing ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Water
Written by Trey Holland, 2024 undergraduate summer intern hosted by the Suwannee River Water Management District Overview This summer, I had the pleasure of interning at the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) through ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Research, Water
Written by Megan Houser, 2024 undergraduate summer intern hosted by Tim Jones and Trisha Green of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's (FDEP) Big Bend Seagrasses Aquatic Preserve Bona Fide BBSAP This summer, ... READ MORE
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Do you spend time out on the Indian River Lagoon? Whether you enjoy boating, canoeing, fishing, kayaking, snorkeling or just soaking up the sun in these critical estuaries, Florida Sea Grant is calling on volunteers for the Eyes on Seagrass ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
Each year we conduct surveys, water quality is one of the top concerns of citizens. There are numerous water quality issues out there, but health advisories are ones that are of high interest. Health advisories are issued by the Department ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water
For about 20 years, Colin Furness and his family have bred and raised miniature cattle and donkeys, and specialized in getting people started with their own herd of mini livestock. They raise registered Herefords, Florida Cracker cattle and ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
One of the top concerns with residents in our communities is water quality. Surveys I have conducted with the public support this statement. One of the top concerns with water quality in the coastal areas is health advisories. These are ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Water
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/IFASIntroduction Since I was selected to be the Sea Grant Extension Agent in Escambia County, water quality has been a top priority with both my advisory committee and the public I have had contact with. There are numerous issues impacting ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water
While it doesn’t feel like it lately, northwest Florida gets a LOT of rain. And when I say a lot, I mean the highest average rainfall in the Southeast (tying with Mobile, AL at over 65"), which rivals pretty much the rest of the country. ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Water