FWC reschedules Levy County public input meeting regarding manatee zones
Jan 21, 2025
Workshop now slated for Feb. 3 at Inglis Community Center.
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FWC reschedules Levy County public input meeting regarding manatee zones
Workshop now slated for Feb. 3 at Inglis Community Center.
UF study finds herbicide threatens manatee immune systems
Jan 20, 2025
Researchers collected blood samples from wild manatees.
FWC seeks public input on Levy County manatee zones
Jan 17, 2025
Workshop scheduled for Inglish Community Center on Jan. 21.
Flatwoods Fire and Nature Festival slated for Feb. 1
Jan 17, 2025
Event gives attendees chance to learn about prescribed burning.
FWC shares reminders about cold weather impacts on wildlife
Jan 13, 2025
What to do – or not to do – when seeing certain wildlife.
Public urged to report invasive Asian swamp eel species in Florida
Jan 9, 2025
Scientists concerned about potential for invasion in new Florida waterways.
UF: Floridians prefer natural shorelines over armored ones
Dec 25, 2024
Study included survey with waterfront homeowners.
UF expert gives Gainesville guide to year-round poinsettia care
Dec 23, 2024
Poinsettias are horticultural challenge to grow, bloom.
Gilchrist County easement to protect area in North Waccasassa Flats
Dec 13, 2024
The Alachua Conservation Trust (ACT) recently acquired a 538-acre conservation easement in Gilchrist County that will protect part of the North Waccasassa Flats region. According to […]
UF’s new DNA-based locator to help remove invasive snakes
Nov 30, 2024
DNA to pinpoint species location.
Florida Forest Service set to start prescribed burning
Nov 25, 2024
Florida entering dormant season during winter months.
Local environmentalist publishes “Voyage of a Conservationist: A Memoir”
Nov 19, 2024
Paul Pritchard details time in White House and National Park Conservancy.
FWC: Manatees are on the move – go slow and look out below
Nov 4, 2024
Boaters and watercraft operators required to slow down as manatees return to warmer water sites.
Conservation easement preserves Greene family land near Lake City
Nov 4, 2024
Alachua Conservation Trust helps facilitate agreement.
UF researchers use AI, lasers for precision mosquito combat
Oct 19, 2024
Researchers from the UF/IFAS Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory (FMEL) and the Florida Museum of Natural History are working to revolutionize mosquito control by using artificial intelligence […]
Boating safety alert: FWC urges caution following Hurricane Helene
Oct 3, 2024
Florida coastal and inland waterways may have new underwater hazards.
Alachua County program to offer hunting opportunities on some preserves
Sep 17, 2024
Land Conservation and Management program seeks proposals from qualified entities.
UF continues to monitor bird flu rise, changes in virus
Sep 16, 2024
Florida migration season could bring rising cases.
Lochloosa Wildlife Conservation Area expands
Sep 4, 2024
Alachua County and St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) partner in conservation efforts.
FWC seeks public input on Levy County manatee zones
Aug 29, 2024
Workshop to gather input on potential rule changes on existing protection zones.
Cox accepting applications for Cox Conserves Heroes
Aug 23, 2024
Donations go to nonprofit environmentalists who positively impact planet.
Update: State Park Great Outdoors Initiative meetings postponed
Aug 23, 2024
Proposals range from lodges to golf courses.