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Groundwater Depletion Staggering

by Gator Jane
July 29, 2015

For the full article see: http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=86263&src=eoa-iotd Florida' water basin, along with many others in the world, is being rapidly depleted. Much more fresh water is being consumed than is being ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Turf, Water
Tags: Conservation, Irrigation, Landscapes, Microirrigation, Sprinklers, Sustainability, Water, Water Quantity, Water Restrictions, Watering

Paddle the Preserve!

by lcarnahan
May 1, 2015

Let me paint a picture for you…The water is flat calm around you, there is not a soul in sight, and the only sounds that you hear are those of wading birds and jumping fish. As the sun rises over the horizon, a manatee meanders by and surfaces ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Canoe, Kayak, Libby Carnahan, Paddle, Pinellas, Preserve, Sea Grant, St. Petersburg, Weedon

It’s National Invasive Species Awareness Week!!!

by Lara Milligan
February 23, 2015

National Invasive Species Awareness Week is a great opportunity for residents and visitors of Florida to learn about non-native species posing a threat to the State’s economy and environment. According to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, ... READ MORE

Category: Recreation, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: CISMA, EDDMaps, Everglades, Exotic, Firewood, Fish, FLEPPC, Florida, FWC, Invasive Species, Landscaping, National Invasive Species Awareness Week, Non Native, Pest, Pet Amnesty Day, Wildlife

Water-Wise Landscaping Information

by bniemann
February 9, 2015

Water-Wise Landscaping Class Schedule Water-Wise Landscaping classes presented by Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ experts in Pinellas County feature a different set of topics each month, focused on helping you create an attractive landscape ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Cactus, Clean, Compost, Design, Drought, Florida, Friendly, Garden, Holiday, Invasive, Irrigation, Landscape Design, Landscaping, Maintenance, Microirrigation, Plants, Poinsettia, Rain, Rain Barrel, Rain Garden, Rainwater, Vegetable, Water, Wildlife

What’s REALLY In Your Water?

by Lara Milligan
December 12, 2014

Every day when we turn on the tap to get a drink, take a shower, or wash our hands, most of us probably aren't thinking about what is in the water besides, well, water. Some say they can smell chlorine when they run their faucet, while others ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Ingredients, Medicine, Personal Care Product, Pharmaceuticals, Polyethylene, PPCP, PPCPs, Water, Water Quality

Here Come the Ducks!

by Lara Milligan
November 8, 2014

Here in Central Florida, Fall Migration usually ends with the arrival of various duck species from the cold North. Although a few may appear starting as soon as August, November and December see our “snowbird” numbers rise. In ponds, ditches, ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Blue-winged Teal, Central Florida, Ducks, Fall Migration, Females, Fish, Hooded Merganser, Lesser Scaup, Males, Mallard, Mottled, Muscovy, Northern Shoveler, Ponds, Red-breasted Merganser, Redehad, Ring-necked, Spceis, Winter, Wood Duck

Eagle Eyes on the Environment

by Lara Milligan
October 24, 2014

Why are owls so important to our environment? How can clean water impact eagles? Can using too much energy affect animals? What is one thing you can do to help animals in the wild? Discover how human behavior can impact our local ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Animals, Audubon, Bird Bash, Birds, Birds Of Prey, Brooker Creek Preserve, Classical Music, Duke Energy, Eagles, Energy, Environment, Family, Guided Hike, Hike, Kids Crafts, Owls, Picnic, Wild

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