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Termite queen and king are the best parents in the world
Studying the parental behaviors of termites has provided a University of Florida scientist... more
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes to designate critical habitat for the Florida bonneted bat.
Critical habitat would protect Florida bonneted bat
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public comment on a revised proposal to designate critical habitat for the Florida bonneted bat ... more
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Count Birds for Science during Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count
The National Audubon Society invites birdwatchers to participate in the longest-running community science survey... more
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Ghost orchid proposed for endangered species protection
Saving a rare and beautiful orchid could help save other endangered species in Florida. more
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Boaters are asked to be careful not to injure Florida manatees.
Boaters reminded to watch out for manatees
November is Manatee Awareness Month, an important time for boaters to go slow ... more
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Florida boasts 13 native bat species, all of which are both ecologically and economically beneficial.
Keep bats out of your structures
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) advises the public that fall is an ideal time to exclude bats from your home or other structures. more
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The annual Floriday Python Challenge was held in October. Pythons are an invasive species in Florida. [Photo courtesy FWC]
231 pythons captured in Florida Python Challenge
Nearly 1,000 participants joined in the 2022 Florida Python Challenge® … more
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USACE releases working draft of Integrated Delivery Schedule 2022
Multiple presentations by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and South Florida Water Management District from the Oct. 19.... more
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USACE to release working draft of the IDS at Oct. 19 meeting
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District invites partners, stakeholders, and the public to join us for... more
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Pumpout Nav mobile app for boaters expands to Florida
Pumpout Nav, a free iOS and Android app, uses a boater’s location information to suggest the nearest... more
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Audubon offers birding tours
The Hendry-Glades Audubon Society offers free birding adventures in the form of escorted driving tours. more
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On Sept. 15, the ribbon cutting was held for the 8.5 square mile seepage wall to protect the developed area from seepage of water from Everglades National Park. [Photo courtesy SFWMD]
Underground wall prevents seepage into Las Palmas
On Sept. 15, the South Florida Water Management District joined federal, state, and local partners to celebrate the ribbon cutting for the 8.5 Square Mile Area Seepage Wall … more
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Nearly half of global septic systems work inadequately
The most common type of septic system includes the tank and a drain field – sometimes called a leach field. more
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Much-needed rain predicted for this weekend
A tropical wave is predicted to pass over South Florida this weekend, bringing some much needed rain ... more
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Dense, non-native torpedograss dominates vegetation in the northwest marsh of Lake Okeechobee.
Water quality degradation is a symptom of larger problem, says State Science Office
“Its easy for us to sometimes get trapped, thinking that water quality degradation is the challenge that we are facing..." more
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House passes Water Resources Development Act with Everglades and Western water provisions
“The TRCP works hard to ensure that the biennial Water Resources Development Act is not overlooked by sportsmen and sportswomen — or lawmakers — because... more
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Researchers show how forested areas affect water resources in Florida
When rain falls on a forest, some of that water is taken up by trees and other plants and released back into the... more
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Florida love bugs are back
May has once again brought Florida’s “Love Bug” season. more
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Everglades landscape in Water Conservation Area 3A.
USACE hosts meeting about Central Everglades Planning Project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, will host a virtual informational meeting May 18 ... more
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Research helps keep stone crab on your plate for years to come
Florida’s stone crab industry contributes $30 million to the state’s economy each year ... more
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