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Help plan the future of the J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area
One of Florida’s oldest wildlife management areas, the 60,478-acre J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area... more
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Protect beach-nesting birds from fireworks this July Fourth Holiday
Celebratory fireworks can literally frighten birds to death. more
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There are plenty of ways to engage kids at any age during these lazy summer days.
Worried about the summer slide? UF/IFAS experts share options to fuel young minds
A well-deserved vacation from instruction and exams doesn’t have to come with the summer slide... more
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This vibrant emerald green orchid bee, known as Euglossa dilemma, is provisioning pollen from one of the flowering plants in the shade house at FLREC.
The secret lives of orchid bees uncovered
A new University of Florida study reveals insights into the secret social lives of the vibrant emerald green... more
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Scientists host next ‘STEPS’ toward phosphorus sustainability
Phosphorus is an essential nutrient for food security and human survival, and it is an element... more
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USACE hosts bi-annual informational meeting on all phases of the CEPP
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District (USACE), will host a virtual bi-annual informational meeting Wednesday, May 1... more
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Partial eclipse to be visible from Florida on April 8
A solar eclipse will be visible in the United States on Monday, April 8. In Florida, it will be a partial... more
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Female sea turtles expend large amounts of energy crawling out of the surf and far enough up the sand in order to dig and lay nests in spots that are less vulnerable to the tides.
Sea turtle nesting season arrives along Florida’s coasts
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing the reminder... more
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Researchers find more effective treatment for damaging, invasive grass
Cogongrass, also known as imperata cylindrica, is one of the most widespread invasive plant species... more
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tiger mosquito on skin. proboscis inserted and feeding. belly full with blood.
Unlocking the heat in mosquito modeling
Thermal adaptation is the ability for organisms to adjust their life history traits as the temperature... more
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FWC approves new rules to support trophy bass management
FWC approved new regulations to support trophy bass conservation... more
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Valentine’s Day alternatives to cut flowers: Gifts that grow with time
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and if you are looking for an alternative to... more
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USACE moving more water to Everglades National Park
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District delivered a record amount of water from Water Conservation Area … 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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Boaters encouraged to be on the lookout during right whale calving season
If you plan to boat or fish in the Atlantic Ocean this winter, be on the lookout for North Atlantic... more
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Barn owl with ten-day-old owlets.
Florida Crystals’ barn owls thriving thanks to more nesting boxes
Florida Crystals’ barn owl box network – the largest private network in the world... more
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Invasive pythons hunted in the Everglades
THE EVERGLAGES -- Mike Elfenbein shared a photo of a python catch on Nov. 3. "A new personal best, pfficially 17’2” and 198 pounds. more
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THE EVERGLADES -- A seepage wall protects the 8.5 square mile development area from seepage from Everglades National Park.
Seepage barrier keeps water in Everglades National Park
THE EVERGLADES -- Construction is wrapping up on the Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP) new water seepage barrier wall project. more
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USACE announces public comment on water management deviation from the COP
JACKSONVILLE — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District announces the opening of public comment on the Environmental Assessment (EA) and proposed Finding of No Significant Impact … more
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How safe is rain barrel water quality in South Florida? UF/IFAS experts explain
Much more than a garden trend, rain barrels are an eco-friendly long-term solution... more
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