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New license plate design features photograph taken by Carlton Ward in 2018 of the first female panther documented north of the Caloosahatchee River since 1973, along with her kitten
Panther reportedly hit by train in Glades County
The remains of a 2.5 year-old, male Florida panther (UCFP453) were collected on Feb. 1 on the railroad trestle spanning over Fisheating Creek ... more
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Floridians are being called on for flamingo census
In September, Hurricane Idalia blew dozens of American Flamingos into Florida and across... more
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Poison Ivy as it looks growing in the wild.
AI-powered app can detect poison ivy
Poison ivy ranks among the most medically problematic plants. more
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Alligators are part of the natural ecosystem of the Kissimmee River basin. [Photo courtesy SFWMD]
New regulation schedule proposed for Kissimmee Chain of Lakes
Plans to hold more water in the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes will be discussed at open house meetings hosted by the South Florida Water Management District on Jan. 30 and 31. more
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Decrease in manatee deaths reported in 2023
Florida manatees had a better than average year in 2023. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) data ... more
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Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail is popular with cyclists. [Photo courtesy Dianne Reiter]
Hikers request permission to leave cars overnight on county property
Okeechobee County Commissioners debated the option of allowing some overnight parking on county property... more
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Study identifies Florida’s potential invasive species threats
In a first-of-its-kind study for North America, scientists accumulated a list of potential invasive... more
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New license plate design features photograph taken by Carlton Ward in 2018 of the first female panther documented north of the Caloosahatchee River since 1973, along with her kitten
FWC: New panther license plate available
A new Protect the Panther license plate is now available to Florida motorists. more
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Enjoy some outdoor fun this holiday season, visit a UF/IFAS demonstration garden
Looking to do something inexpensive and outdoorsy this holiday season? 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... more
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Male panther killed on U.S. 27 in Glades County
The remains of a 5-year-old, male Florida panther (UCFP449) were collected on November 26... more
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Taking action in response to excessive rainfall
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is continuing to monitor... more
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Florida panther mortality update
The remains of a 3-5-year-old, female Florida panther (UCFP446) were collected on Nov. 7, 2023... more
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Audubon Florida honors local chapters, projects at 2023 Chapter Celebration
Each year, Audubon Florida recognizes local conservation wins achieved by members... more
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Audubon Florida's 2023 conservation leaders included (left to right): Lt. Michael Bibeau, Joe Earl Collins, II (accepted by family members Eli Collins and Katie Everett), Wendy Meehan, Mark Cook, and Janell Brush. Photo: Charles Lee/Audubon Florida.
Audubon Florida Recognizes conservation leaders for 2023
Audubon Florida recently honored five conservation leaders as part of its annual Assembly... more
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How safe is rain barrel water quality in South Florida? UF/IFAS experts explain
Much more than a garden trend, rain barrels are an eco-friendly long-term solution... more
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Fungi expert Matthew Smith with a Macrocybe titans mushroom.
Does Florida have a mushroom season? And other fungi facts ...
The temperatures have started to take a turn for the cooler throughout much of ... more
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The Florida bonneted bat is federally listed as an endangered species.
Fall is the time to exclude bats from your structures
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) advises the public that fall... more
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Sunrise Stroll planned Saturday
The Fisheating Creek Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will host a Sunrise Stroll ... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- This map shows the 5-mile radius from the Okeechobee County Airport. Portions of the planned Lower Kissimmee Basin Stormwater Treatment Area (dotted red line) are within the 5-mile radius,
Pilots say stormwater treatment area will increase bird strikes
The Federal Aviation Administration shares the Okeechobee County Commission’s concern... more
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