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Pteroptochos tarnii, black-throated Huet-huet, Argentina Truffles in Patagonia.
The early bird gets the...truffle?
Humans like truffles, as do many mammals. Now new evidence suggests that birds may also seek out and disperse... more
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Fall is the ideal time to bat proof your home, according to FWC.
Bats are beneficial to the environment
 Did you know that Florida has 13 resident species of bats?  more
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“It seems like it never fails. We are supposed to start planting our sugar crop on Monday, but Mother Nature has other plans for us. We received nearly 4 inches of rain last night. We are at the mercy of the good Lord,” Keith Wedgeworth posted on Facebook Oct. 9, 2021 along with a photo of a flooded field.
2021 wet season brought 'average' rainfall
South Florida officially entered the dry season on Oct. 17. more
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Argentine black and white tegu.
Fighting the tegu spread to protect Florida’s wildlife
Argentine black and white tegus have spread and established populations in and around Florida at a rapid and growing rate... more
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Fall is the ideal time to bat proof your home, according to FWC.
Don't want bats in your buildings? Act now
Fall is an ideal time to exclude bats from your home or other structures more
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Palmetto is a native Florida plant.
Florida-friendly landscape plants help the environment
Home gardeners can help the environment by choosing Florida-friendly plants. more
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Michael Collins
SFWMD remembers Michael Collins
Michael J. Collins was appointed by Governor Jeb Bush to the South Florida Water Management District Governing Board in 1999. more
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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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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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Take a Moonlit Tram tour of Fakahatchee
The 12-passenger tram allows for social distancing and provides an excellent platform for viewing park features by moonlight. 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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