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UF world leader in soil, water science to receive international award

by BLOGS.IFAS
September 6, 2017

By Robin Koestoyo Media Contact: Beverly James, 352-273-3566, beverlymjames@ufl.edu   FORT PIERCE, Fla.— University of Florida professor Zhenli He will receive an international honor for outstanding research contributions to his ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: Award, He, Indian River Research And Education Center, News, Soil And Water Sciences

UF/IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station grand opening Sept. 22 and 23

by Samantha Murray
August 25, 2017

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- University of Florida researchers working on Florida’s Nature Coast finally have a place to call home. The grand opening of the Nature Coast Biological Station facility, part of the UF Institute of Food and Agricultural ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, NATURAL RESOURCES, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water, Wildlife
Tags: CALS, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Florida Sea Grant, Nature Coast Biological Station, News

UF expert: Communities, residents can protect water quality

by Samantha Murray
August 23, 2017

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- August is National Water Quality Month. That term — water quality — may not be familiar to some Floridians. But as the state’s population grows and demands on water increase, it’s more likely to start popping up ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Featured Hot Topic, News, South District, Water Quality
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UF researcher: Nearly $1 million grant will help struggling blue crab industry

by BLOGS.IFAS
August 14, 2017

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- A researcher at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences wants to study the blue crab and a viral pathogen that infects it. Now, a nearly $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Invasive Species, NATURAL RESOURCES, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: Blue Crab, News, School Of Forest Resources And Conservation, Virus

Learn to prevent plastic pollution July 21 at Depot Park

by Samantha Murray
July 10, 2017

Who: Maia McGuire, Sea Grant agent with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. What: Residents are invited to a free science café, “Eight ways to save the ocean: How to reduce microplastic pollution,” ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Featured Hot Topic, Flagler County, Florida Sea Grant, Maia McGuire, St. Johns County

UF Water Institute gets $5 million grant to aid region’s agriculture, environment

by BLOGS.IFAS
June 27, 2017

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The University of Florida Water Institute has received a $5 million, five- year grant to promote water security for the region’s farmers, foresters and the environment. The Water Institute, a campus-wide interdisciplinary ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: Agriculture, Department Of Agricultural And Biological Engineering, Grant, News, Water, Water Institute

UF Extension fights for wildlife during National Clean Beaches Week

by BLOGS.IFAS
June 26, 2017

By Rebecca Burton GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- While Florida is known for its pristine beaches, endangered species still rely on residents and visitors to keep their habitat clean. In celebration of National Clean Beaches Week (July 1-7), University ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, EVENTS, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Clean Beaches, Extension, News, Sea Turtles

UF researcher offers Floridians tips for surviving country’s worst drought

by BLOGS.IFAS
May 23, 2017

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Concern is growing among state residents as Florida experiences the worst drought in the country, according the U.S. Drought Monitor. Sixty-six percent of the state is now in a drought, the highest percentage of any U.S. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Lawn, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: Conserve, Drought, News, Water