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Roseate spoonbills are seen in Stormwater Treatment Area 1. [Photo courtesy South Florida Water Management District.]
SFWMD public lands attract variety of birds
The South Florida Water Management District public lands are a great place for bird watching. more
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Sandhill cranes can often be found in pastures in South Florida. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Sandhill crane population swells in winter months
The rattled calls of sandhill cranes often echo through the South Florida landscape this time of year ... more
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"Florida snow" is a plant with tiny white flowers.
'Florida snow' seen along roadways in yards
While much of the country is dealing with harsh winter conditions, patches of white seen along Florida roadways are a different kind of “snow.” more
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Blooms of red drift macroalgae stranding on the shoreline near Turkey Creek, an Indian River Lagoon tributary, during the study period. (Photo credit: Brian Lapointe)
Researchers study potential health hazards from cyanobacteria toxins
Florida’s 156-mile-long Indian River Lagoon (IRL) borders five different counties... more
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Alligators are part of the natural ecosystem of the Kissimmee River basin. [Photo courtesy SFWMD]
New regulation schedule proposed for Kissimmee Chain of Lakes
Plans to hold more water in the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes will be discussed at open house meetings hosted by the South Florida Water Management District on Jan. 30 and 31. more
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Decrease in manatee deaths reported in 2023
Florida manatees had a better than average year in 2023. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) data ... more
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Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail is popular with cyclists. [Photo courtesy Dianne Reiter]
Hikers request permission to leave cars overnight on county property
Okeechobee County Commissioners debated the option of allowing some overnight parking on county property... more
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Wildfires increasing across eastern U.S., new study reveals
Their findings indicated increasing wildfire risk across the southern and eastern portions... more
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First day hikes ranger Laura Mcmullen in January 2023. [Courtesy photo]
Highlands Hammock to hold first day hikes
Start the New Year off on the right foot with a ‘first day hike’ at Highlands Hammock State Park! more
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FORT DENAUD -- State, local and federal officials celebrated the completion of the pump station for the C-43 reservoir on Dec. 19. Pictured from left to right area Commissioner Ramon Iglesias, Hendry County; Commissioner Hugo Vargas, City of LaBelle; Commissioner Emory "Rowdy" Howard, Hendry County; Vice Chair Mitchell Wills, Hendry County; Chairperson Emma Byrd, Hendry County; Chairman Chauncey Goss, SFWMD; Rep. Adam Botana; President Kathleen Passidomo, Florida Senate; Director Drew Bartlett, SFWMD; Sen. Jonathan Martin; Board Member Charlette Roman, SFWMD; Councilwoman Holly Smith, City of Sanibel; Commissioner Karson Turner, Hendry County; Mayor Julie Wilkins, City of LaBelle; Deputy Secretary Adam Blalock, DEP; Maj. Cory Bell, USACE - Jacksonville District; Board Member Ben Butler, SFWMD.
C-43 reservoir work making progress
FELDA – The long awaited C-43 reservoir could start storing water in time for the 2025 wet season. more
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Study identifies Florida’s potential invasive species threats
In a first-of-its-kind study for North America, scientists accumulated a list of potential invasive... more
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Enjoy the winter recreation on SFWMD-managed lands
Whether you are an avid adventurer or you just want to enjoy the outdoors, you will find activities... more
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New license plate design features photograph taken by Carlton Ward in 2018 of the first female panther documented north of the Caloosahatchee River since 1973, along with her kitten
FWC: New panther license plate available
A new Protect the Panther license plate is now available to Florida motorists. more
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Water managers working around the clock to support drainage as heavy rains impact
Heavy rainfall started on Dec. 13 and is expected through Sunday. more
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Enjoy some outdoor fun this holiday season, visit a UF/IFAS demonstration garden
Looking to do something inexpensive and outdoorsy this holiday season? more
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It’s a bird; it’s a plane: It’s termites in capes for science
Lauren Gawel steadied her hand and lowered the bottle of Elmer’s glue to the tiny termite’s body. more
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UF researcher investigating ‘plant diamond’ as a carbon removal powerhouse
What surrounds a single grain of pollen may be one of the world’s best, most indestructible carbon... more
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Hance Ellington is the principal investigator for a grant to enhance wildlife habitat in the Northern Everglades. [Photo courtesy UF/IFAS]
Grant funding to enhance wildlife habitat
This funded collaboration by Conservation Florida, UF/IFAS, and Archbold Biological Station will focu... more
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Stakeholders protest aquatic herbicide spraying
Floridians continue to protest the use of chemical herbicides to control ... more
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Lifetime Sportsmans licenses discounted until Jan. 13
Looking for a gift for an outdoor enthusiast? How about a Lifetime Sportsman’s ... more
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