The ongoing Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) is working to restore the historical flow of the Florida Everglades ...
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By Giselle Galoustian
FAU | 7/8/22 |
Many wildlife scientists worldwide need to know why certain species live longer than others.
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By Lourdes Mederos
UF/IFAS | 7/1/22 |
Although beachside fireworks shows are entertaining to people, the bursts of color and noise wreak havoc...
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Special to Immokalee Independent
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6/24/22
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The SFWMD and Florida Fish and Wildlife (FWC) are continuing to make hiss-tory with the 2022 Florida Python Challenge.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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6/16/22
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“The TRCP works hard to ensure that the biennial Water Resources Development Act is not overlooked by sportsmen and sportswomen — or lawmakers — because...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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6/9/22
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CrocFest, in its 12th year, is held each summer and winter. Activities are family-friendly and geared toward raising awareness...
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By Lourdes Mederos
UF/IFAS | 6/9/22 |
A University of Florida scientist is working with a global research team to help control plants, animals and fish...
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By Brad Buck
UF/IFAS | 6/1/22 |
Florida Atlantic University’s Shirley Pomponi, Ph.D., an ocean explorer, aquanaut and marine biotechnologist...
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By Gisele Galoustian
Harbor Branch | 5/20/22 |
You’re most likely to notice termites during their swarming activity, but colonies infesting trees,,,
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By Lourdes Mederos
UF/IFAS
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5/18/22
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For a creature that – legs and all – might be no larger than a pencil eraser, spiders continue to surprise researchers...
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By Kirsten Romaguera
UF/IFAS | 5/16/22 |
Dry conditions in South Florida set the stage for three fires in the Everglades that burned 35,600 acres last week …
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Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/11/22 |
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will host a Youth Hunting Program python hunts this summer ...
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5/5/22
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Spring has arrived and, while it is a great time for spring cleaning around the yard, it is important to keep an eye out for injured baby raptors.
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Special to Indiantown Independent
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4/28/22
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It’s maternity season for Florida bats, which means they might be roosting in or near your home at this time.
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By Lourdes Mederos
UF/IFAS | 4/25/22 |
Not all problems are created equal. Some are just larger and more complicated than others ...
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By Jason Ferrell
UF/IFAS | 4/20/22 |
The manatee population in Florida was largely impacted last year. More than 1,000 of them died in 2021 ...
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BY Giselle Galoustian
FAU | 4/8/22 |
Humans derive many benefits from ponds, streams, lakes and rivers ...
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By Lourdes Medero
UF/IFAS | 4/7/22 |
For years, scientists questioned the ability of stormwater ponds to keep nutrients out of lakes and rivers. Turns out, they were right to be suspicious...
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By Brad Buck
UF/IFAS | 4/2/22 |
Spotted! Beach-nesting and other coastal birds have begun laying eggs along Florida’s coasts ...
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3/28/22
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April is Water Conservation Month. A typically dry month in Florida, April is also when consumer water-use is highest in the state.
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By Lourdes Mederos
UF/IFAS | 3/24/22 |