Local LivingFWC: Wildlife is more active in spring FWC Mar 13, 20240 commentsSeveral species of wildlife migrate, breed, feed and nest during springtime months.
OutdoorsFWC seeks input on Orange and Newnans lakes Staff Reports Mar 9, 20241 commentPublic meeting happens March 25.
Local LivingAlachua County Forever purchases easement that feeds into Mill Creek Sink Staff Reports Mar 6, 20240 commentsPurchase will protect water quality in Santa Fe River.
Local LivingManatee Springs cave system transfers to state of Florida Staff Reports Mar 4, 20240 commentsAlachua Conservation Trust acquired 288-acre Levy County addition in 2021.
OutdoorsAlachua County, Gainesville work to reduce Newnans Lake impairment Seth Johnson Feb 22, 20245 commentsLake has too many nutrients, according to the state.
Local LivingACT receives $15K from Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Staff Reports Feb 14, 20240 commentsAlachua Conservation Trust will use grant funds to purchase trail adapted wheelchair.
OutdoorsUF study reveals risks of atmospheric river storms Lauren Barnett | UF Feb 11, 20240 commentsResearch analyzes 30 years of weather, economic data.
NewsUF report: Shark attacks, fatalities see uptick in 2023 Jiayu Liang | Florida Museum of Natural History Feb 5, 20240 commentsFlorida has more shark bites than any other state at 16.
OutdoorsUF studies agriculture impacts on grasslands, wetlands Lourdes Mederos | UF/IFAS Feb 4, 20240 commentsResearch published in coordination with six other institutions.
Local LivingAlachua Conservation Trust adds Gilchrist County farm to protected list Staff Reports Jan 31, 20240 commentsFormer 561-acre Watson dairy farm in joins conservation non-profit.
Local LivingIFAS online course educates landowners on forest conservation Glory Reitz Jan 24, 20241 commentEnrollment discounted until Feb. 29.
OutdoorsUF study shows national decrease in bird diversity Lourdes Mederos | UF/IFAS Jan 1, 20240 commentsStudy analyzed urban and agricultural areas.
Local LivingSweetwater Wetlands Park contest closes in 8 days Staff Reports Nov 22, 20230 commentsShare your top photo to enter.
FeaturedSRWMD encourages residents to conserve on landscape watering Staff Reports Nov 13, 20230 commentsCooler temperatures, shorter days call for less watering during the winter months.
Local LivingAlachua County Forever purchases 289 acres along Lake Alto Staff Reports Nov 3, 20230 commentsKhanh Dinh Trust sells property in Santa Fe River watershed.
NewsFlorida cuts park passes, hunting, fishing licenses by 50% J.C. Derrick Oct 14, 20232 commentsDiscounted rates start Saturday.
OutdoorsUF/IFAS says bees survive fires while ticks die Kirsten Romaguera Rabin | UF/IFAS Sep 23, 20230 commentsStudy lends support for prescribed fire.
Local LivingFishing report: St. John’s shrimp running Gary Simpson Sep 23, 20231 commentBass fishing abounded following the shrimp-eating frenzy.
Local LivingFWC names Sweetwater Wetlands among top wildlife trails Staff Reports Sep 12, 20230 commentsGainesville park listed to Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail.
OutdoorsUF/IFAS warns of honey bee predator headed south Meredith Bauer | UF/IFAS Sep 4, 20231 commentYellow-legged hornet spotted in Georgia.
Local LivingFishing report: A bass to remember Gary Simpson Aug 19, 20230 commentsRed snapper season extended.
Local LivingUF/IFAS offers tips to help honey bees Kirsten Romaguera Rabin | UF/IFAS Aug 18, 20230 commentsNational Honey Bee Day is Aug. 19.
Local LivingFishing report: Summer changeups produce Gary Simpson Aug 12, 20230 commentsAnglers continue to pursue catches during the Dog Days of summer.
Local LivingFWC pulls invasive species from Santa Fe River Staff Reports Aug 9, 20230 commentsWater hyacinths can impair river use.