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W.P. Franklin lock operator enjoys his job
You don’t have to be a pirate to know that safety lock and dam operators have the pleasure of monitoring the nation’s most precious treasure … more
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Report details marine industry and tourism impacts from 2018 red tide event
A newly released University of Florida report sheds light on the economic repercussions of the large red tide bloom that affected the Southwest Florida... more
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USACE invites you to an educational webinar
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District invites partners, stakeholders, and the public to join us for an Integrated Delivery Schedule 101... more
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Typhlonectes natans closely resembles another, more widespread South American species, Typhlonectes compressicauda, the Cayenne caecilian
Weird, noodle-shaped amphibians known as caecilians found in South Florida canal
Caecilians have arrived in Miami. Florida Fish and Wildlife biologists captured one of the obscure legless amphibians in the Tamiami Canal, the first example of an introduced caecilian in the U.S. more
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The yellow flowers of the spatterdock plant appear half closed.
LaBelle lily common, but essential
Many who are unfamiliar with spatterdock will call it a waterlily, but while it's in the same botanical family with waterlilies, it’s not a true waterlily. more
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Local youth become citizen scientists as they participate in water monitoring along the Caloosahatchee River.
Local youth become citizen scientists
LABELLE- Local children are learning about the importance of clean water and citizen science ... more
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FCHC staff at a 2018 Clewiston Back to School event in 2018.
FCHC to hold annual "Back to School" event July 28
Free backpacks and school supplies are available to Clewiston students Wednesday at the John Boy Auditorium from 5 p,m.-7 p.m. more
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This map shows locations of deep injection wells in Florida. The state has been using DIWs since the 1960s.
Deep injection wells send water very, very slowly to the ocean
Wondering what will happen when water pumped into deep injection wells comes out in the ocean? You’ll have to wait millions of years to find out. more
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Citizen science projects make a difference for wildlife, study finds
When public interest is high and funding is limited, researchers can rely on citizens to help them measure wildlife populations, research finds. UF/IFAS... more
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Most Floridians use double the amount of water the lawn actually needs to stay healthy.
Water wisely this summer
Many South Florida residents irrigate their yards year-round, with more than 50% of annual home water use being used for outdoor watering or irrigation. However, it is not uncommon for residents to … more
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American flamingos spend much of its time around mangrove-fringed islands and mudflats at Snake Bight (Everglades National Park) within Florida Bay.
Tracking technology illuminates American flamingo behavior
Flamingos are unusual birds that are practically synonymous with Florida, even though they are rarely seen in the wild. more
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LaBelle Fossil Camp’s founder and director of operations, Scott Perry, brings a group of campers to shore for a guided fossil hunt.
Time-traveling adventures along the Caloosahatchee
Campers board a sailboat and learn all about the Caloosahatchee River, as they hunt for 1.6 - 2 million year old fossils. more
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Path to Paradise
Forget Disney! Take a walk through primeval Florida
Fisheating Creek Wildlife Management Area boasts some of the most beautiful remote landscapes in Florida. more
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Watch out for gators!
Everglades National Park shared this message about gator nesting season last week: “It’s alligator nesting season, so you know what that means -- be cautious and stay back! Female … more
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This photo shows a close-up image of an elephant mosquito and an Asian tiger mosquito on a finger.
Not all mosquitoes bite!
Everglades National Park shared this information about mosquitoes: "Would it surprise you to learn that all adult mosquitoes feed on the nectar of flowers? This means that they are likely … more
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Scallops on the ocean floor off of the coast of Cedar Key.
Scientists help preserve Nature Coast, one sample at a time
Scalloping season began July 1 on the Nature Coast. As people flock to the state’s west coast in search of the prized shellfish... more
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Arctic permafrost losses can accelerate climate change
Thawing Arctic permafrost has the potential to significantly accelerate climate change, a collaborative study between the University of Florida and Northern Arizona University shows. more
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New kids’ books from UF entomologist encourage budding bug enthusiasts
From the soil dwellers, to the winged flyers, to the leaf nibblers between, the bug visitors to our yards are often an exciting observation for children. more
Pictured is a green iguana.
Deadline nears for new rules on non-native reptiles
New rules related to nonnative fish and wildlife went into effect on April 29, 2021... more
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The invasive Aedes aegypti mosquito is responsible for infecting more than 400 million people worldwide each year with viruses such as dengue, yellow fever, chikungunya and Zika.
UF/IFAS study validates disputed control efforts for invasive mosquito outbreak in California
The invasive Aedes aegypti mosquito species is a source of frustration for pest management professionals... more
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