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Septic-to-sewer projects face challenges
Nutrients from septic tanks feed algae blooms. … more
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Seeing bears in unexpected areas?
Black bears are generally not aggressive but, like any wild animal, if they feel threatened... more
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Lt. Governor Nuñez promotes water safety ahead of Memorial Day
Drowning is preventable, and the State of Florida works to educate Floridians and visitors on safe recreation... more
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Algae bloom sighted near the Ortona Lock in the Caloosahatchee River
The Florida Department of Health in Glades has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in the Caloosahatchee River. more
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Float ‘GatorByte’ down a stream and find pollutants
Water resource managers can now put a buoy in a lake or stream and find locations of pollutants and other problems – as well as their sources … more
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Wildfire spread risk increases where trees, shrubs replace grasses
Across the United States over the past decade, an average of over 61,000 wildfires have burned... more
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Pumpout Nav mobile app for boaters expands to Florida
Functional pumpout stations are critical for boaters to properly dispose of boat waste and protect water quality. more
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Nearly every living manatee bears scars from encounters with boat propellers, and high-speed collisions with fast-moving watercraft is a top cause of manatee deaths.
Boaters asked to be responsible and mindful of manatee safety
National Safe Boating Week, an annual campaign encouraging boaters to be responsible on the water... more
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The new license plate will feature a Carlton Ward photo of a female panther and her kitten. [Photo courtesy FWC]
New license plate to feature Carlton Ward photo
The Protect the Panther License Plate will soon have a new design featuring a stunning photograph taken by photographer Carlton Ward... more
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The W. P. Franklin Lock and Dam, is located along the Caloosahatchee River, approximately 33 miles upstream of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers constructed the dam in 1965 for flood control, water control, prevention of salt-water intrusion, and navigation purposes. The Corps currently manages five locks along the 152-mile Okeechobee Waterway.
Alum treatment to reduce phosphorus in water from C-43 reservoir
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District announces a 30-day public comment period for the Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and Proposed Finding of No Significant Impact … more
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Gradeschoolers enjoy 13th Annual Call of the Wild event
LaBelle and West Glades elementary schools participate in Earth Week field trips
The 13th Annual “Call of the Wild” Earth Week Field Trips were conducted by experts in their field. Over 600  second, third and fourth-grade students from … more
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Court ends challenge to Gulf Lease Sale 257
On April 28, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed a lawsuit against the Interior Department that was brought by environmental groups challenging Gulf of Mexico … more
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Scientists discover cause of sea urchin die-offs in the Caribbean
The long-spined sea urchin Diadema antillarum is a keystone species. Coral reefs rely on healthy sea urchins to eat algae ... more
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Got bats? April 15 is last day to legally exclude them from nesting
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing the reminder that April 15 marks the start of bat maternity season ... more
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Be 'bearwise' this spring
Now that spring is here, black bears in Florida are becoming more active. 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.
Landowners can apply for conservation easements
GAINESVILLE – Florida landowners interested in aligning their land uses with conservation values have an opportunity to apply for a conservation easement … more
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Redfish
Pharmaceuticals found in Florida redfish
Pharmaceutical contaminants have been found in the blood and other tissues of redfish in Florida waters ... more
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Mike Sipos, Florida Sea Grant Agent teaches a junior angler about African jewelfish, a common invasive cichlid species found in Southwest Florida, during the 2022 roundup.
Fishing tournament aims to help reduce invasive species
It’s no secret that invasive species are a problem across the Unites States, and Florida is a hot spot. more
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Keeping trees and landscapes thriving is focus of webinar series
Property owners, professional landscapers and arborists struggle to keep Florida’s landscapes.... more
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When red tide hits, is seafood safe?
With varying levels of red tide lingering off the coast of Southwest Florida – from Tampa Bay to Naples — some seafood eaters may wonder whether they can safely consume fish and … more
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