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The Istokpoga Canal Power Boat Ramp is not usable for the launching of boats. The Istokpoga Canal Airboat Ramp remains operational and is available for use.
Boaters advised to exercise caution on Kissimmee River
The wet season has started, but water levels remain low in the Kissimmee River.  more
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Florida grasshopper sparrow populations are recovering
Grasshopper sparrow populations increase
It was not the most dramatic animal release of all time, but it was a dramatic milestone for one of North America’s most endangered birds. more
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Pictured is a Great Egret.
Kissimmee River restoration helps 'slow the flow'
Progress is being made in efforts to slow the flow and improve water quality in the Kissimmee River ... more
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FFA Club installs nesting boxes for ducks
SFWMD land management staff assisted students from Yearling Middle School’s FFA Club with the installation of wood duck boxes ... more
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Camera trap image of a Roseate Spoonbill nest in Florida Bay.
Camera traps provide valuable data in Roseate Spoonbill nest monitoring
Audubon’s Everglades Science Center (ESC) has completed a pilot study to determine if the use of camera traps for... more
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Changes proposed to Black Crappie regulations
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved staff moving forward with proposed regulations changes ... more
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A spoonbill nest with two chicks on a key in Florida Bay. The adult sitting on the nest was banded on Frank Key in December 2003, with bands 7 over 8. This makes the bird the oldest known spoonbill in the wild.
Record-breaking spoonbill photographed in Florida Bay
The oldest roseate spoonbill ever recorded was found in Florida Bay this spring. more
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Cows play a role in turning waste into renewable energy
Dairy cows in Okeechobee are now playing a role in creating a renewable fuel source for the future that will also reduce greenhouse gas. more
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Do you know what can and what cannot be recycled where you live?
Most people are concerned about keeping the planet clean and are willing to recycle. more
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Audubon Florida announces its annual Birdathon Event, April 8-14
There’s no better time for watching (and counting) birds than spring. Birders across the state are marking their calendars ... more
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C-44 reservoir benefits watershed
Several elected officials, staff, and other organizations were invited to meet with the Assistant Secretary of the Army [ASA] Michael Connor at the C44 reservoir... more
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USACE invites public comment on plan to manage lake levels
USACE will have a LOSOM Listening Session online, on Monday, March 21, from 1 to 4 p.m. more
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BioBlitz plant species identification event at the DeLuca Preserve on Feb. 26.
Nature lovers identify hundreds of plant species at DeLuca Preserve BioBlitz
Nearly 100 nature lovers flocked to the DeLuca Preserve to scout the property for animals and plants that live on the expanse. more
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Research helps keep stone crab on your plate for years to come
Florida’s stone crab industry contributes $30 million to the state’s economy each year ... more
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Scientists are using fish sounds to conserve underwater ecosystems
Fish make sound in many ways. Some, like the toadfish, have evolved organs or other structures in their bodies that produce sounds ... more
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Residents asked to identify, report invasive snakes
While residents need to be on the lookout for non-native snakes, it can be easy to misidentify them or confuse them with native species. more
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Audubon Florida celebrates 122 years in conservation
On March 2, Audubon celebrated 122 years in conservation in Florida. more
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The Miccosukee Tribe will host the Removal of the Swamp Invaders tournament.
Miccosukee Tribe hosts Removal of the Swamp Invaders tournament
The Miccosukee Tribe will host Removal of the Swamp Invaders fishing tournament on March 25 and 26. more
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UF/IFAS offers free webinar to educate property owners about termites
On March 1, Thomas Chouvenc will offer a free webinar... more
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The Florida Youth Naturalist Program Instructor Field Guide offers 24 hours of instruction including hands-on activities, field trips and more.
Florida Youth Naturalist Program launches statewide
The Florida Youth Naturalist Program Instructor Field Guide, developed by UF/IFAS Extension, Florida 4-H and the Florida Master Naturalist Program, offers 24 hours... more
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