Outdoors
Alachua County Forever purchases easement that feeds into Mill Creek Sink
Mar 6, 2024
Purchase will protect water quality in Santa Fe River.
Manatee Springs cave system transfers to state of Florida
Mar 4, 2024
Alachua Conservation Trust acquired 288-acre Levy County addition in 2021.
Alachua County, Gainesville work to reduce Newnans Lake impairment
Feb 22, 2024
Lake has too many nutrients, according to the state.
ACT receives $15K from Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
Feb 14, 2024
Alachua Conservation Trust will use grant funds to purchase trail adapted wheelchair.
UF study reveals risks of atmospheric river storms
Feb 11, 2024
Research analyzes 30 years of weather, economic data.
UF report: Shark attacks, fatalities see uptick in 2023
Feb 5, 2024
Florida has more shark bites than any other state at 16.
UF studies agriculture impacts on grasslands, wetlands
Feb 4, 2024
Research published in coordination with six other institutions.
Alachua Conservation Trust adds Gilchrist County farm to protected list
Jan 31, 2024
Former 561-acre Watson dairy farm in joins conservation non-profit.
IFAS online course educates landowners on forest conservation
Jan 24, 2024
Enrollment discounted until Feb. 29.
UF study shows national decrease in bird diversity
Jan 1, 2024
Study analyzed urban and agricultural areas.
SRWMD encourages residents to conserve on landscape watering
Nov 13, 2023
Cooler temperatures, shorter days call for less watering during the winter months.
Alachua County Forever purchases 289 acres along Lake Alto
Nov 3, 2023
Khanh Dinh Trust sells property in Santa Fe River watershed.
Florida cuts park passes, hunting, fishing licenses by 50%
Oct 14, 2023
Discounted rates start Saturday.
Fishing report: St. John’s shrimp running
Sep 23, 2023
Bass fishing abounded following the shrimp-eating frenzy.
FWC names Sweetwater Wetlands among top wildlife trails
Sep 12, 2023
Gainesville park listed to Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail.
Fishing report: Summer changeups produce
Aug 12, 2023
Anglers continue to pursue catches during the Dog Days of summer.
Florida Finds: Gilchrist County springs
Jul 29, 2023
Numerous springs adventures are a short drive from Gainesville.