Category: Conservation

Sarasota County Launches Interactive Water Quality “Story Map”

by Lee Hayes Byron

May 9, 2023

As part of Sarasota County’s ongoing commitment to water quality and protecting area water resources, the county has launched an interactive web tool showcasing a variety of water quality preservation projects and initiatives. From county ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Conservation, Pgm_Admin, Preservation, Reclamation, Sarasota County, Treatment, Water, Water Quality, Wildlife

Florida Waters Stewardship Program

by Michael D'Imperio

May 5, 2023

Water touches every part of our lives. Whether you're an avid fisher, a weekend beachgoer, or just someone who enjoys a tall, cold glass of H₂O, your life depends on an ample supply of clean water. Originally developed by UF/IFAS Extension ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Events, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Conserve, Environment, Florida Waters Stewardship Program, FWSP, Pgm_Water, Preserve, Protect, Water

Sarasota County honors Extension, other volunteers

by kgeis

April 17, 2023

In celebrating National Volunteer Week (April 16-22), UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County thanks it’s 255 volunteers. Throughout the 2022 fiscal year, Extension volunteers gave 13,042 hours of service worth $390,615 in labor to the residents ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Home Landscapes
Tags: 4-H, Master Gardener Volunteer, MGV, Pgm_Admin, Sustainabiility, Volunteer

Shark Bits: Do sharks sleep?

by Armando Ubeda

April 13, 2023

As part of my Florida Sea Grant Extension work, I teach and present about elasmobranchs (which includes sharks, rays, and skates) to diverse groups of people. Topics vary, from basic biology to shark fishing regulations, conservation status, ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Marine, Pgm_Marine, Shark, SharkBits, Sleep

IFAS Supporting Florida Food Waste Prevention Week

by Randy Penn

April 7, 2023

Food waste is a huge issue, here and around the globe. As a country, we throw away 40 percent of all the food produced, or up to 160 billion pounds each year. The price tag for that waste approaches $218 billion. And, with production losses ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation
Tags: Composting, Food, Food Waste, Food Waste Prevention Week, Pgm_Waste, Save, Saving, Shop, Shopping, Waste, Ways To Save

Earth Day 2023: Invest in Our Planet

by Alia Garrett

March 31, 2023

Every year since 1970, people around the world have come together to celebrate our planet and support environmental action. April 22nd is the perfect time to reflect on our past and envision a better future. It’s a time to connect with one ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation
Tags: Earth, Earth Day, Invest, Pgm_Sustain, Planet, Sustainability

Green Living Toolkit: An Essential Guide to Sustainable Living on Florida’s Suncoast

by Alia Garrett

March 23, 2023

The Green Living Toolkit show the most effective solutions, curated especially for Sarasota and Manatee County residents. The toolkit connects you with local events and experts on energy, food, waste, water, and nature. It is also designed ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation
Tags: Activities, Classes, Events, Green Living, Pgm_Sustain, Save, Saving, Sustainability, Sustainable

Get Conservation Stewardship Program Details in March Online Workshop

by Kevin O'Horan

March 13, 2023

The Natural Resources Conservation Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture sent the following information March 07, re the conservation stewardship program: NRCS Hosts March 16th Virtual Workshop on Conservation Stewardship Program USDA’s ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Natural Resources
Tags: Ag, Agriculture, Conservation, Natural Resources Conservation Service, NRCS, Pgm_SWCD, USDA

Celebrating Sarasota County’s Rich Black History

by Alia Garrett

February 23, 2023

I am so honored to celebrate Black history and sustainability during one of my favorite months of the year - Black History Month! To celebrate I am highlighting a few residents that have changed and continue to change our community for the better, ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation
Tags: African American, Black History, Black History Month, Equity, Holiday, Pgm_Sustain, Sustainability

Dig into vermicomposting, with Extension

by Randy Penn

February 6, 2023

UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County held its first “Learn to Build a Worm Bin” workshop as part of Sarasota County strategic plan initiative in 2022. At the workshop, participants had the opportunity to build a worm bin that they could take ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources
Tags: Compost, Food Waste, Landfill, Pgm_Waste, Vermicompost, Worms

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