Rapid Growth Celebrate American Wetlands Month in May. According to the US Census Bureau between 2010 and 2020, the number of people per square mile rose by 44% in St. Johns County. This growth means fewer wetlands and fewer wetlands mean ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Recreation,
After in-person programming was suspended in April 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a questionnaire was sent to 4-H families. The majority of the 31 families who responded said they did not want online programs. Instead, they wanted to do ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Recreation
Did you know that small boat captain licenses in Florida increased 27% since 2009? This rapid growth in the for-hire fishing guide sector speaks to the vast popularity of recreational fishing in Florida. It can be difficult to set yourself apart ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterThis year’s storm season and the fairly persistent east winds have created dangerous rip currents along Florida’s First Coast. The term “rip current” is now used in place of older names like “rip tide” and “runout.” What is a ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Recreation