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New mosquito species reported in Florida
Another new mosquito species has made its way across the tropics into Florida, making a permanent home in at least three counties. more
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On March 13, the Florida Cabinet approved adding five properties to the Florida Wildlife Corridor.
1,285 acres in Highlands County to join Florida Wildlife Corridor
Thanks to a unanimous Cabinet vote, 21,063 more acres of the Florida Wildlife Corridor gained permanent protection .... more
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Great egrets squabbling. [Photo by Charles Lee/Audubon]
Everglades had its 2nd highest nesting effort for wading birds in 2021
Wading birds are important indicators of ecosystem health in the River of Grass... more
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What to do with an armadillo?
It is very common to find your yard being dug up throughout the year in our area due to... more
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SOUTH BAY -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the South Florida Water Management District broke ground on the EAA reservoir project on Feb. 22 in front of a mountain of rocks and sand which will be used to create a filter system in the canal between the reservoir and the stormwater treatment area (STA). The 300,000 tons of sand and rock was mined in Georgia, transported by train to Indiantown and then by truck to the site of the EAA STA.
USACE breaks ground on EAA reservoir project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District and South Florida Water Management District held a groundbreaking ceremony for EAA Reservoir … more
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Wild horses available for adoption in Okeechobee
According to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) approximately 35 wild horses will be available for adoption Feb. 10-11. more
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Groundhogs are shy animals. PETA encourages Groundhog Day celebrations that don't involve live animals.
Feb. 2 is Groundhog Day
According to Pennsylvania Dutch tradition, on Feb. 2, if the groundhog comes out of his burrow and sees his shadow, it means six more weeks of winter ... more
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Fire in an uninvaded control plot. Metal boxes house fire temperature data loggers.
What do you wear to a prescribed fire? UF/IFAS fire scientists explains
In honor of Florida’s Prescribed Fire Awareness Week, we talked with UF/IFAS fire scientist Raelene Crandall about... more
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A photo of a Cuban tree frog in the act of eating a Florida native green treefrog.
What happened to the Cuban tree frogs in the freeze? Help UF/IFAS find out!
Do you have a Cuban tree frog invasion in your yard? You can help UF/IFAS study these frogs... more
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FWC reports 800 manatee deaths in 2022
Eight hundred Florida manatees died in 2022, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. more
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American crocodiles can be found along the coastlines in South Florida. [Map courtesy FWC]
American crocodiles making a comeback in Florida
The American crocodile is making a comeback in Florida, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). more
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Florida looks for ways to build ecological resiliency
The importance of preserving wetlands, mangroves and beaches while building resilient infrastructure ... more
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Crippen Ranch in Okeechobee County is now part of the Florida Wildlife Corridor. The conservation easement placed on the ranch permanently prohibits development on the property while allowing cattle ranching operations to continue uninterrupted.
Crippen Ranch now part of the Florida Wildlife Corridor
Conservation Florida and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Division of State Lands have … more
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GLADES COUNTY -- A $24.6 million water quality treatment and testing project was approved at the Nov. 18 meeting of the South Florida Water Management District Governing Board.
SFWMD approves project to clean Calooshatchee water
The South Florida Water Management District is moving forward with a project to help clean water in the Caloosahatchee River. 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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Ninety volunteers from the neighborhood, local schools and colleges, along with the support of 17 Corps rangers and staff, reforested a large grass field with native plants Sept 24 at the W.P. Franklin Lock Recreation Area.
Volunteers plant trees at Franklin Lock
Ninety volunteers along with the support of 17 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers rangers and staff, reforested a large grass field with native plants … more
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Florida black bear range map 2019...FWC graphic
FWC shares bearwise tips for Fall
the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds residents and visitors that our state’s black bears are more active ... more
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USACE invites volunteers to plant trees at W.P. Franklin Recreation Area
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District invites the public to participate in a day of service... more
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Find Your Frugal: Save water, save money
With summer’s heat still simmering in Florida and in many parts of the United States, people may be tempted... more
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PALMDALE -- On Aug. 13 twin alligators hatched from a single egg during the Gatorama Gator Hatching Festival. [Photo courtesy Gatorama]
Twin alligators hatch at Gatorama
Gatorama celebrated the annual Alligator Hatching Festival Aug. 13-29. more
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