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UF/IFAS, The Florida Aquarium collaborate to revitalize coral reefs, marine habitats
Coral reefs serve as habitats for fish, increase tourism activities and reduce wave energy – among their many benefits. more
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FWC to spray herbicides in Fisheating Creek WMA
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will conduct invasive plant treatment... more
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SFWMD employees manage and protect our water resources and ecosystems
The South Florida Water Management District’s dedicated employees are making a difference... more
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FWC to meet Dec. 11-12 in Lakeland
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will meet in person Dec. 11-12 at the RP Funding Center’s Sikes Hall... more
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Analise Fussell reviewing water samples during testing phase. [Photo Courtesy Lourdes Mederos]
Scientists develop groundbreaking method for detecting DNA of invasive snakes
Scientists at the University of Florida have developed a pioneering tool to bolster Florida’s defenses against invasive species... more
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Southwest Florida Water Management District
Join SFWMD for the Resiliency Coordination Forum on Dec. 4
Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for an upcoming Resiliency Coordination Forum... more
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Aromatic waste falls out of dumpster on way to dump
After a dumpster carried by a WM dumpster truck began losing some of its load on Wednesday afternoon, those in the area were horrified by the smell. more
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Everglades snail kite in its next. [Photo courtesy SFWMD]
Snail kites find food source in invasive snails
Everglades snail kites are thriving in the Lake Okeechobee area, according to a report ... more
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Florida Trail Association seeks trail maintenance volunteers
The Florida Trail Association (FTA) invites volunteers to join its annual maintenance of the Kissimmee River section of the Florida National Scenic Trail (FNST) Dec. 3-7, 2024. The non-profit group … more
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FWC updates panther pulse web page
The FWC has updated the Panther Pulse web page with mortality information through Oct. 30, 2024 at 8 a.m. more
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It’s Manatee Awareness Month and FWC reminds boaters to go slow, look out below.
Manatees are on the move – go slow and look out below
November is Manatee Awareness Month and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)... more
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Bats provide natural pest control. They eat moths, flies, dragonflies, beetles, wasps, ants, mosquitoes and more. Some eat as much as their body weight in insects every night.
Bat benefit South Florida’s environment
It’s Bat Week, and we are sharing some bat-tastic facts about these winged wonders! more
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Nile monitor in Florida.
Outreach strategy succeeds, sets blueprint for detecting invasive species
Invasive species in Florida like Nile monitors and Argentine black-and-white tegus pose a growing... more
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Mother wolf spider taking care of her young.
UF/IFAS expert unravels truth on spiders as friend, foe
There are more than 250 species of spiders found in Florida and more than 40,000 worldwide. more
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Florida panther depredation update
Panthers are a top predator and prey on a variety of wildlife such as deer, hogs... more
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With bat maternity season over, fall is the time to exclude bats from buildings.
Bats roosting in buildings? Fall is the time for exclusions
While Florida’s 13 native and beneficial bat species typically roost in trees, caves or other natural spaces... more
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FWC seeks input on draft revisions to burrowing owl conservation measures
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking public input on draft revisions to the... more
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Lake Okeechobee north shore, photo taken March 17, 2024. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Lake O Ecosystem Health study public meeting to be held Nov. 6 & 7
The Water School at the Florida Gulf Coast University will host two workshops to solicit public input for a study... more
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FWC extends enrollment period for FL Panther Payment for Ecosystem Services Pilot Program
This extension provides additional time for individuals affected by the storm to apply for the program. more
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The Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) reservoir (labeled A-2 reservoir on the map) will be built on former sugar cane farm land in the EAA. The reservoir will cover about 10,500 acres. The stormwater treatment area (STA) will cover about 6,500 acres. To the east of the reservoir is the A-1 Flow Equalization Basin (FEB)
$2.87 billion reservoir to be built over 10 years
The Everglades Agricultural Area reservoir will be complete around 2034 ... more
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