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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... more
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The Henry Creek lock reopened on June 9. It had been temporarily closed for maintenance. [Photo courtesy SFWMD]
Henry Creek Boat Lock reopens
The G36 Boat Lock, also known as the Henry Creek Boat Lock, in Okeechobee County is now open. more
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FWC changes rules for alligator hunt
TALLAHASSEE -- At their May 3-4 meeting, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Commissioners approved increasing hunting hours for the statewide alligator hunt and adding precharged … more
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GLADES COUNTY -- Glades RV Resort installed a 1 Megawatt Solar Power Station.
Glades RV Resort adds solar power
GLADES COUNTY – Glades RV Resort has gone solar! more
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Paddlers will find miles of undeveloped landscapes that remain the domain of alligators, ibis, herons, egrets, wood storks, roseate spoonbills, hawks, ospreys and owls.
Conservation easements protect land from development
Thousands of acres in Glades County were granted conservation easement status during the March 29 meeting of the Florida Cabinet more
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Storm water management matters
Water flowing over the land during and immediately following a rainstorm is called stormwater runoff. This water flows over land... 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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Scientists are using fish sounds to conserve underwater ecosystems
Fish make sound in many ways. Some, like the toadfish, have evolved organs or other structures in their bodies that produce sounds ... more
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Residents asked to identify, report invasive snakes
While residents need to be on the lookout for non-native snakes, it can be easy to misidentify them or confuse them with native species. more
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Audubon Florida celebrates 122 years in conservation
On March 2, Audubon celebrated 122 years in conservation in Florida. more
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The Miccosukee Tribe will host the Removal of the Swamp Invaders tournament.
Miccosukee Tribe hosts Removal of the Swamp Invaders tournament
The Miccosukee Tribe will host Removal of the Swamp Invaders fishing tournament on March 25 and 26. more
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UF/IFAS offers free webinar to educate property owners about termites
On March 1, Thomas Chouvenc will offer a free webinar... more
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The Florida Youth Naturalist Program Instructor Field Guide offers 24 hours of instruction including hands-on activities, field trips and more.
Florida Youth Naturalist Program launches statewide
The Florida Youth Naturalist Program Instructor Field Guide, developed by UF/IFAS Extension, Florida 4-H and the Florida Master Naturalist Program, offers 24 hours... more
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UF experts: Random mangrove tree-trimming can cause serious damage
About three of every four Floridians live along the coast, and mangrove trees often dot waterfront properties. more
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Mosquitoes that transmit West Nile virus prefer to bite non-native lizards
In the United States, West Nile virus circulates among wild birds, transmitted by Culex mosquitoes ... more
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Wild horses and burros to be sold at auction
FLOWOOD, MISS.— The Bureau of Land Management will host a wild horse and burro placement ... more
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The FWC offers spring/summer wild hog hunting at 26 wildlife management areas across the state.
FWC and SFWMD update agreement for wildlife management area
At their Feb. 10 meeting, the South Florida Water Management District approved an agreement with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission... more
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Study shows how climate change can worsen impact of invasive plants
Scientists have long hypothesized that climate change, by intensifying stressors like drought or wildfires ... more
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Prescribed burn planned on Lake Okeechobee
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), in coordination with the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), plan to conduct a prescribed burn in Dyess marsh on the west … more
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Recent manatee deaths have been due to starvation.
Septic tanks and sewage wastewater linked to manatee deaths
Septic tanks, wastewater and fertilizer in runoff are responsible for the loss of sea grass ... more
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