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More funding needed for septic-to-sewer conversion projects
On Oct. 4, Florida TaxWatch (FTW) released Septic-to-Sewer: Protecting Florida’s Ground and Surface Water. more
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Healthy softshell turtles are active and alert.
FWC launches new public reporting tool to enhance turtle disease research
FWC is researching a virus present in Florida known to be fatal in freshwater turtles. more
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FWC officers patrol Lake Okeechobee area
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Division of Law Enforcement Weekly Report from Sept. 15 - Sept. 21... more
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Volunteers plant flowers and native grasses near Franklin Lock
ALVA -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District invited the public to participate in a day of service at the W.P. Franklin South Lock ... more
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Water flowing south to Everglades National Park
Flow under the Tamiami Trail to Everglades National Park continued at around 2,200 cubic feet per second (cfs) the week of Sept. 16-22 … more
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Volunteers invited to plant wildflowers at W.P. Franklin South Recreation Area
Activities include planting 15,000 wildflowers and grasses in an area... more
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Florida panther mortality update Sept. 18
The remains of a 2–3-year-old, male Florida panther (UCFP444) were collected... more
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Various views of Vespa velutina.
Experts urge residents to watch for, report predatory yellow-legged hornets
The Vespa velutina is an invasive hornet that preys on honey bees and honey bee larva. more
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Five ways to help honey bees
National Honey Bee Day is August 19, and there are many ways to support the powerhouse pollinators. more
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[Photo by Tyler Jones/UF/IFAS Photography] A fireman performs a controled burn at Ordway-Swisher Biological Station near Melrose, Florida.
Bees survive, ticks don’t: Pros of prescribed fire
Adding fuel to the argument to use fire as a healthy forest management tool... more
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Runoff from residential yards can pollute Lake O
MOORE HAVEN – Glades County Commissioners learned about Florida Friendly landscaping at their Aug. 8 meeting. more
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Temporary lane closures across the Caloosahatchee River Bridge begin Aug. 10
Surveying work will cause temporary lane closures on the Caloosahatchee River Bridge on US 41 in Fort Myers. more
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LABELLE -- The LaBelle Marina on the Caloosahatchee River will start charging for overnight docking in 2023.
FDEP continues to monitor algal blooms statewide
Algal blooms continue to be reported all over the state as the summer heat intensifies. more
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Forest Landowner Academy: Enroll at any time
The Forest Landowner Academy is the first of its kind offered by the UF/IFAS... more
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FWC seeks input on revisions to Florida Burrowing Owl Conservation Measures
The goal of the proposed revisions is to better protect burrowing owls... more
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Study finds aphids make tropical milkweed less inviting to monarch butterflies
The study found that when oleander aphids infested tropical milkweed... more
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Urban Florida residents want to protect their cities’ tree canopy
Florida leads the nation in urban tree loss. more
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SFWMD celebrates a new water storage project in the Caloosahatchee Watershed
A ribbon cutting was held to to recognize the completion of the ALJO Four Corners Rapid Infiltration Project. more
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Harold P. Curtis Honey Co.
Fewer bees could mean the end of a popular LaBelle business
 For fourth generation beekeeper, Rene Curtis-Pratt, the demise of the honeybee is a personal issue. more
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Looking to go horseback riding? The SFWMD installed three new equestrian gates that allow for improved public access to trails located at the Southern Glades Wildlife and Environmental Area, Rocky Glades and the Frog Pond Public Small Game Hunting Areas in Miami-Dade County. Visit SFWMD.gov/Recreation for more information.
SFWMD public lands open for recreation
Hiking, fishing, camping, bird-watching, horseback riding, nature study, cycling, hunting, geocaching, stargazing … more
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