At the annual Manasota Regional Envirothon held in late January, 131 students on 26 teams representing seven Manatee and Sarasota County high schools competed at Oscar Scherer State Park in Osprey. The Envirothon is an outdoor environmental ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources
The Importance of Rotating Modes of Action in Pesticide Use Pesticides are vital tools in agriculture, landscaping, and pest management, helping to protect crops, gardens, and public spaces from destructive pests. However, the overuse or ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
How Aquatic Plants Help Reduce Erosion in Stormwater Ponds Stormwater ponds play a critical role in managing runoff, improving water quality, and preventing flooding. These ponds are designed to capture rainwater, allowing it to slowly infiltrate ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Water
Why You Should Turn Off Your Irrigation System During the Rainy Season Water is a precious resource, and how we manage it is crucial for both the environment and our finances. One of the most effective ways to conserve water is by turning ... READ MORE
Category: , Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, Water
Mangrove CNP: A threat to Florida's mangroves? Background: Mangrove trees are essential to our dynamic coastal and estuarine environments. Found throughout tropical and subtropical regions around the world, mangroves are trees which exhibit ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Conservation Awards At the end of each school year, the Manatee River Soil and Water Conservation District (MRSWCD) sponsors a Conservation Award for one student from each FFA or 4-H chapter who participated in one of the board’s events. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Water
The Manatee River Soil and Water Conservation District Spring Farm Tour brought over ninety participants in two charter buses to several agricultural operations in the Manatee County. Manatee River Soil and Water Conservation District board ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, Water
The 63rd annual Manatee County Land Judging competition, sponsored by the Manatee River Soil and Water Conservation District (MRSWCD), was held on February 22nd at Duette Preserve. Fifty-three students answered a variety of questions concerning ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Conservation
At the annual Manasota Regional Envirothon held yesterday, 115 students on 23 teams representing seven Manatee and Sarasota County high schools competed at Oscar Scherer State Park in Osprey. The Envirothon is an outdoor environmental team competition ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Conservation, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
About the contest Manatee County students in grades six through 12 were eligible to compete in the annual Farm City Week Manatee River Soil and Water Conservation District (MRSWCD) speech contest on November 13th. Designed to develop ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, , Forests, Natural Resources