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ACT receives $15K from Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation

Feb 14, 2024
Alachua Conservation Trust will use grant funds to purchase trail adapted wheelchair.
Outdoors

UF study reveals risks of atmospheric river storms

Feb 11, 2024
Research analyzes 30 years of weather, economic data.
News

UF report: Shark attacks, fatalities see uptick in 2023

Feb 5, 2024
Florida has more shark bites than any other state at 16.
Outdoors

UF studies agriculture impacts on grasslands, wetlands

Feb 4, 2024
Research published in coordination with six other institutions.
Local Living

Alachua Conservation Trust adds Gilchrist County farm to protected list

Jan 31, 2024
Former 561-acre Watson dairy farm in joins conservation non-profit.
Local Living

IFAS online course educates landowners on forest conservation 

Jan 24, 2024
Enrollment discounted until Feb. 29.
Outdoors

UF study shows national decrease in bird diversity

Jan 1, 2024
Study analyzed urban and agricultural areas.
Local Living

Sweetwater Wetlands Park contest closes in 8 days

Nov 22, 2023
Share your top photo to enter. 
Featured

SRWMD encourages residents to conserve on landscape watering

Nov 13, 2023
Cooler temperatures, shorter days call for less watering during the winter months.
Local Living

Alachua County Forever purchases 289 acres along Lake Alto

Nov 3, 2023
Khanh Dinh Trust sells property in Santa Fe River watershed.
News

Florida cuts park passes, hunting, fishing licenses by 50%

Oct 14, 2023
Discounted rates start Saturday.
Outdoors

UF/IFAS says bees survive fires while ticks die

Sep 23, 2023
Study lends support for prescribed fire.
Local Living

Fishing report: St. John’s shrimp running  

Sep 23, 2023
Bass fishing abounded following the shrimp-eating frenzy.
Local Living

FWC names Sweetwater Wetlands among top wildlife trails

Sep 12, 2023
Gainesville park listed to Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail.
Outdoors

UF/IFAS warns of honey bee predator headed south

Sep 4, 2023
Yellow-legged hornet spotted in Georgia.
Local Living

Fishing report: A bass to remember

Aug 19, 2023
Red snapper season extended.
Local Living

UF/IFAS offers tips to help honey bees

Aug 18, 2023
National Honey Bee Day is Aug. 19.
Local Living

Fishing report: Summer changeups produce                  

Aug 12, 2023
Anglers continue to pursue catches during the Dog Days of summer.
Local Living

FWC pulls invasive species from Santa Fe River

Aug 9, 2023
Water hyacinths can impair river use.
Florida Finds

Florida Finds: Gilchrist County springs 

Jul 29, 2023
Numerous springs adventures are a short drive from Gainesville.
Local Living

Fishing report: Anglers enjoy offshore sampler

Jul 29, 2023
Dog Days of summer see anglers choosing offshore fishing.
Local Living

Fishing report: Deep snappers and Orange access

Jul 22, 2023
Snappers out in deeper waters, Orange Lake construction projects slated.
Outdoors

Museum researchers tag sawfish in Cedar Key

Jul 16, 2023
Species may be making a comeback.
Featured

Federal funds aim to protect local bird habitats 

Jul 6, 2023
$1 million will purchase several properties.

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