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Spring brings baby raptors, soaring costs to Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
Each spring, hundreds of baby raptors are admitted to the Audubon Center for... more
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Okeechobee Soil & Water Conservation District promotes Stewardship Week
The Okeechobee Soil and Water Conservation District (OSWCD), in partnership... more
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Historic progress continues to protect our water resources
Did you know Everglades restoration is working to protect and restore America’s River of Grass and ensure the ecological health... more
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April is Water Conservation Month
On April 13, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Governing Board declared April... more
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Got bats? April 15 is last day to legally exclude them from nesting
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing the reminder that April 15 marks the start of bat maternity season ... more
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Be 'bearwise' this spring
Now that spring is here, black bears in Florida are becoming more active. more
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Crippen Ranch in Okeechobee County is now part of the Florida Wildlife Corridor. The conservation easement placed on the ranch permanently prohibits development on the property while allowing cattle ranching operations to continue uninterrupted.
Landowners can apply for conservation easements
GAINESVILLE – Florida landowners interested in aligning their land uses with conservation values have an opportunity to apply for a conservation easement … more
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Pharmaceuticals found in Florida redfish
Pharmaceutical contaminants have been found in the blood and other tissues of redfish in Florida waters ... more
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Keeping trees and landscapes thriving is focus of webinar series
Property owners, professional landscapers and arborists struggle to keep Florida’s landscapes.... more
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When red tide hits, is seafood safe?
With varying levels of red tide lingering off the coast of Southwest Florida – from Tampa Bay to Naples — some seafood eaters may wonder whether they can safely consume fish and … more
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Lobster season closes April 1, reopens Aug. 6
The spiny lobster recreational and commercial seasons close to harvest in state and federal waters starting April 1 and will reopen Aug. 6. more
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This alate of the Asian subterranean termite species was collected on the evening of March 7
Scientists confirm first spread of Asian Subterranean termites in Tampa
For the first time, a tropical invasive termite species was found beyond its expected range in Florida. more
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Conserve water year round
April is Water Conservation Month! Conserving water year-round is an integral part of managing and protecting South Florida’s water supplies today … more
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UF-led research gets special help to restock sea urchins on coral reef
On and off over the past four decades, scientists have tried a handful of times to restore sea urchins on coral reefs... more
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Ranger Laura McMullen instructing the Junior Ranger Program at the 2022 festival. [Courtesy photo]
Highlands Hammock announces Earth Day Festival
Highlands Hammock cordially invites residents and visitors from communities throughout the greater Heartland and... more
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New mosquito species reported in Florida
Another new mosquito species has made its way across the tropics into Florida, making a permanent home in at least three counties. more
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Oak Marsh is one of the habitats preserved. [Photo courtesy Live Wildly]
Wildlife corridor helps protect drinking water supply
Preserving the Florida Wildlife Corridor doesn’t just ensure habitat for Florida wildlife ... more
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Water conservation is important year round.
It's Fix-A-Leak Week
Florida 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders can help save water, help save their parents some money on their water bill ...   They simply have to become … more
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To save water, start with irrigating less
Growing up, we are taught to save water by turning the faucet off while we brush our teeth... more
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Above average rainfall leads to near record wading bird nesting
Nearly 102,000 wading bird nests were initiated during the 2021 wading bird nesting season... more
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