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Once photos are analyzed and the wildlife has been identified, the data is sent to our area biologists...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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4/10/24
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A total solar eclipse darkened the skies in parts of the United States on April 8, but...
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By Meredith Bauer
UF/IFAS | 4/8/24 |
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Florida’s 13 bat species typically roost in trees, caves or other natural spaces...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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4/8/24
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The purpose of the WERP is to improve the quantity, quality, timing, and distribution of water ...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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4/5/24
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As you finish up plans for the 2024 Gopher Tortoise Day celebration...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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4/5/24
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Black bears are on the move more this time of year in search of things to eat, including female bears that are....
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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4/1/24
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Welcome to the April 2024 Hendry-Glades Audubon program series!
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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3/27/24
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![The Trail Blazers were the first men to cross the unfinished portion of the Tamiami Trail (from Fort Myers to Everglades City) in automobiles. The group included one commissary truck, 7 model T Fords, and a new Elcar but only the 7 Fords made it..The Ford Model T Coupe, in which Russell Kay and Frank Whitman made the trip, was owned by Florida Grower magazine. [Photo courtesy Florida Memory Project]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20240326-122550-Florida%20Trail%20Blazers%201923%20photo%20courtesy%20Florida%20Memory%20Project.jpg)
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On April 4, 1923, the Trailblazers set out from Fort Myers towards Miami across the vastness of South Florida.
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Florida Memory Project
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3/26/24
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Looking for a way to show your support of Florida panther conservation?
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News from FWC
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3/25/24
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Each year, the Florida Forest Service authorizes about 88,000 prescribed burns by landowners...
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By Megan Winslow
UF/IFAS | 3/25/24 |
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Assessing wildlife populations, as well as understanding the dynamics of their numbers...
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By Lourdes Mederos
UF/IFAS | 3/25/24 |
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The remains of a 4.5-year-old, female, Florida panther (UCFP455) were collected on March 21 on I-75...
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Special to Caloosa Belle Independent
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3/22/24
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A solar eclipse will be visible in the United States on Monday, April 8. In Florida, it will be a partial...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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3/22/24
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![Although adult manatees are large, spotting them in the water can be challenging. [Photo courtesy FWC]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20240321-122931-sp%20manatees%201.jpg)
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Watching for manatees while boating is always important and spring is a particularly important season for boaters to go slow and lookout below …
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Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission News
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3/21/24
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Florida’s 13 bat species typically roost in trees, caves or other natural spaces, but are sometimes...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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3/18/24
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Continuing its record of dedication to the preservation and protection of Florida’s natural resources...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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3/15/24
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Cogongrass, also known as imperata cylindrica, is one of the most widespread invasive plant species...
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By Meredith Bauer
UF/IFAS | 3/15/24 |
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Achoo! It’s pollen season. You might sneeze, and you might have to wash your vehicle to remove...
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By Brad Buck
UF/IFAS | 3/15/24 |
![The new Everglades to Gulf Conservation Area started with seven acres donated by Dr. Paul Gray. [Photo courtesy Dr. Paul Gray]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20240312-122501-gray%20wetland.jpg)
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A plan to preserve hundreds of thousands of acres of Florida green space started with...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/12/24 |
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The Department of the Interior March 11 announced the establishment of the Everglades to Gulf Conservation Area ...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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3/11/24
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