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Final Draft 2021 Everglades Restoration IDS to be released
The USACE, Jacksonville District invites partners, stakeholders, and the public to join us for the release of... more
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A new guide developed by UF/IFAS Extension Seminole County outlines which plants to avoid and which plants to embrace in a Florida landscape.
Plant this - not that!
Florida’s climate makes a cozy environment for a variety of plant species. The downside is that invasive and potentially destructive species often try to call Florida home, too. A new guide … more
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Stormwater management and why it matters
Stormwater runoff begins as rain. It carries pollutants from land surfaces on its way to water bodies such as streams, lakes, rivers, and oceans. more
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Clewiston Museum to host speaker and photographer Kevin Boldenow
The Clewiston Museum will feature photographer Kevin Boldenow Thursday, Oct. 21 from 7 - 8 p.m. more
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Team Markley finds sunshine on a cloudy day
CLEWISTON — Welcome to the Sunshine State. Well, usually. Seems Mother Nature decided to throw our anglers a little curve on Saturday ... more
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October is State Forest Awareness Month
We all know that October is the month of spooky costumes, haunted houses, tons of candy and telling ghost stories around the campfire but did you know... more
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Study shows fully recyclable packaging makes consumers feel better about meal kits
Meal kits are growing in popularity, with national sales predicted to increase from $4.6 billion in 2017 to $11.6 billion in 2022. more
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Scientists zero in on how termites coordinate mating behavior for colony success
Scientists have gained insights at how animals living in groups – termites particularly... more
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The Indian River Lagoon, home to more than 3,000 species of plants and animals, is considered the most biologically diverse estuarine system in the continental United States.
USACE awards $136 million contract for Indian River Lagoon C-23 and C-24 Stormwater Treatment Area
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District awarded a $136,637,750 construction contract for the Indian River Lagoon... more
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St. Johns River Connector Florida Forever Project
Key land parcels added to Florida Wildlife Corridor
Totaling nearly 20,000 Acres, land parcels will preserve key links in the Florida Wildlife Corridor. more
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Gopher tortoises are long-lived reptiles that occupy upland habitat throughout Florida including forests, pastures, and yards. They dig deep burrows for shelter and forage on low-growing plants.
FWC seeks landowners to help with gopher tortoise conservation
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking landowners to help with gopher tortoise conservation efforts... more
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FWC seeks public input on beach-nesting birds draft guidelines
FWC is seeking public feedback on draft Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines for nesting bird species... more
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Be BearWise: Follow FWC’s bear necessities this fall
Fall is approaching and that means Florida black bears are traveling and searching for food. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds... more
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SFWMD to use alum to treat water in C-43 reservoir
The SFWMD will use an alum treatment system combined with a sand filter to improve water quality in the C-43 reservoir … more
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Dog Vomit Fungus, actually a slime mold, pops up in yards around LaBelle, after recent heavy rains.
Slime mold takes over LaBelle?
Not a mold, not a plant, and yet not an animal, slime molds are in a class all to themselves. more
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USACE to conduct treatments of floating aquatic plants beginning Sept. 13
In order to meet mission requirements for Federal Navigation and Flood Risk Management, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District, will conduct treatments of floating aquatic plants... more
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Veteran Florida Sea Grant agent takes new role as liaison at federal level
A veteran Florida Sea Grant UF/IFAS Extension agent will now work in a larger role to help mitigate harmful algal blooms nationwide. more
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FWC offers Python Patrol every third Thursday of the month
Python Patrol is a no-cost training program that aims to create a network of individuals throughout Florida who know how to... more
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Sequestering Carbon and Protecting Florida Land Program is now available
The Sequestering Carbon and Protecting Florida Land Program is a new program designed to help increase the acreage … more
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Red Cross urges everyone to get their households prepared for emergencies now
The impact of climate change is being felt by families across the country as we see more intense storms, heavier rain, higher temperatures... more
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