UF’s new DNA-based locator to help remove invasive snakes
DNA to pinpoint species location.
Outdoors
UF, Florida Aquarium partnership boosts coral health
Collaboration started in 2012.
Florida Forest Service set to start prescribed burning
Florida entering dormant season during winter months.
Local environmentalist publishes “Voyage of a Conservationist: A Memoir”
Paul Pritchard details time in White House and National Park Conservancy.
FWC: Manatees are on the move – go slow and look out below
Boaters and watercraft operators required to slow down as manatees return to warmer water sites.
Conservation easement preserves Greene family land near Lake City
Alachua Conservation Trust helps facilitate agreement.
UF researchers use AI, lasers for precision mosquito combat
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
Florida coastal and inland waterways may have new underwater hazards.
Alachua County program to offer hunting opportunities on some preserves
Land Conservation and Management program seeks proposals from qualified entities.
UF continues to monitor bird flu rise, changes in virus
Florida migration season could bring rising cases.
Lochloosa Wildlife Conservation Area expands
Alachua County and St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) partner in conservation efforts.
FWC seeks public input on Levy County manatee zones
Workshop to gather input on potential rule changes on existing protection zones.
Cox accepting applications for Cox Conserves Heroes
Donations go to nonprofit environmentalists who positively impact planet.
Update: State Park Great Outdoors Initiative meetings postponed
Proposals range from lodges to golf courses.
UF studies challenges of managing urban trees in storms
Trees provide pros and cons in storm season.
UF/IFAS: LAKEWATCH volunteers celebrate 34 years of water sampling
Program provides water quality data to officials.
Summer seed saving: UF Master Gardener shares tips on wildflower propagation
Summer proves best time to collect seeds for next year.
Rain barrels: Harvesting the power of Florida’s rainy seasons
Rain barrels can bring cost savings, environmental benefits.
Alachua County asks residents to embrace weeds for bees
New iNaturalist app helps distinguish what plants allow pollinators to thrive.
UF experts warn of potential peril caused by ocean acidification
Increased carbon dioxide in ocean can harm oysters, clams, sea urchins and corals.
Alachua County to close Four Creeks Preserve temporarily
Annual upkeep will shut down access for an estimated five days.
UF sees growing interest in living shorelines
Regulations still hamper implementation.
UF/IFAS: Florida-Friendly Landscaping launches new award
Award to honor homeowners who install, maintain lawns that protect Florida’s water and natural resources.
UF/IFAS: Heat-related illness toolkit created to help agricultural workers
Agricultural safety center and UF/IFAS partner to educate on heat-related illness.