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Grazing lease approved on future site of stormwater treatment area
The 10-year lease with Lake Cattle Trust can be terminated with 90 days’ notice upon a notice of the start of construction of the STA. more
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Hidden water leaks cost the average household 10K gallons of water each year
National Fix a Leak Week, taking place March 16–22, is a reminder for homeowners to check... more
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Working year-round to restore and protect habitat for native wildlife
In recognition of World Wildlife Day, the South Florida Water Management District (District) is highlighting the continued progress to protect ... more
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Short-billed dowitchers
Help shorebirds, seabirds and wading birds have success this nesting season
With breeding and nesting season beginning for our state’s shorebirds, seabirds.... more
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Passion Punch™, a new caladium from Zhanao Deng, a plant breeder at the UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center.
Golden anniversary, double bloom: UF unveils 50th and 51st caladiums
This year marks a golden milestone for the University of Florida’s ornamental breeding program... more
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These curled lychee leaves are a sign of erinose mite activity.
Love your lychee tree? Ask IFAS bilingual resource offers guidance against a common pest
Florida-grown lychee trees offer a taste of the tropics for home growers. more
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Seokmin Kim, coordinator of the UF/IFAS Assessment of Non-native Plants in Florida’s Natural Areas. Perched on his hand is a barred antshrike, a small insect‑eating Neotropical bird known for its bold patterns, pair‑bonded behavior and love of dense thickets.
Want to avoid planting invasives in your yard?
Before you plant that new ornamental vine, flowering shrub or tree that caught your eye... more
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Florida Conservation Group celebrates historic Hardee County Ranch Conservation
The historic 1,327-acre cow-calf and citrus operation and natural area, located east of Wauchula, contains ... more
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DNA detection tool created to stop spread of Asian swamp eels, bullseye snakeheads
In the canals, marshes and swamps of the Florida Everglades, invasive fish... more
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Invasive Species Awareness Week highlights importance of protecting native ecosystems
Protecting natural ecosystems: Burmese pythons, Melaleuca, Brazilian pepper trees, and other harmful invasive species ... more
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Southwest Florida Water Management District
Final week to apply: Alternative water supply and water conservation projects
This is the final week to apply for funding for alternative water supply and water conservation projects. more
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Creating a sea urchin ‘baby formula’ to help save our reefs
Sea urchins are the “lawnmowers of the reefs,” a University of Florida scientist says. They tirelessly chew down the algae ... more
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Prescribed burns support the health of South Florida’s Ecosystems
The South Florida Water Management District (District) routinely conducts prescribed burns as part of its integrated land stewardship program. more
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Florida Forever marks 25 years with largest conservation easement in program history
As Florida Forever marks 25 years of conserving the state’s most important natural landscapes ... more
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Sailfin catfish compete with native fish for food and habitat. They also cause damage, create spawning burrows along shorelines, which can undermine canal banks and lake shorelines. They can grow to more than 20 inches long. They are native to South American and were introduced to Florida by the aquarium trade.
Cold weather kills invasive fish
When is a fish kill on Lake Okeechobee a good thing? When Mother Nature takes out invasive species like armored catfish. more
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SFWMD announces upcoming meetings
Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for upcoming public meetings in the next few weeks. ... more
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Water conservation is important year round.
Drought could mean mandatory water restrictions
WEST PALM BEACH – South Florida is in drought, South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Resiliency Officer Carolina Maran... more
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FWC to host a virtual Gopher Tortoise Research Symposium on Feb. 20
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is hosting a virtual Gopher Tortoise Research Symposium on February 20 ... more
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Help protect the Florida panther during critical breeding season
The Florida panther, one of the Sunshine State’s most iconic and endangered animals, is in one of the most sensitive ... more
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Lantana flower variety
Know which invasive plants are often sold in stores? UF experts call out their top 8 and explain why
Florida’s lush, subtropical climate supports gardening and outdoor living year-round. more
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