Florida’s ecosystems are highly dependent on recurrent fires, and many landowners rely on prescribed fire...
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News by Megan Winslow
UF/IFAS | 1/24/25 |
The S-65D Boat Lock on the Kissimmee River in Okeechobee County will temporarily close next week...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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1/22/25
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The Florida Harmful Algal Bloom Task Force has recently released its third consensus document...
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News from FWC
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1/21/25
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The NAWLEA board will vote in March and, if approved, the FWC...
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News from FWC
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1/21/25
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Spotted a tiny, colorful critter hopping on a leaf and wondered what it was up to? Meet the hoppers...
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Lourdes Mederos
UF/IFAS | 1/21/25 |
The TurfMutt Foundation has advice for communities – invest in green space...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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1/17/25
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University of Florida scientists have secured a $300,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to address...
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By Lourdes Mederos
UF/IFAS | 1/16/25 |
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today announced that it will waive day use fees...
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News from USACE
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1/16/25
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The FWC has updated the Panther Pulse web page with mortality information through Jan. 10.
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News from FWC
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1/14/25
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Hummingbirds are getting a lot of love from Florida consumers these days, according to experts at...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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1/10/25
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The University of Florida, in partnership with the U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...
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By Lourdes Medero
UF/IFAS | 1/9/25 |
Did You Know: To date, 75 Everglades restoration projects have been complete....
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News from SFWMD
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1/7/25
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As much of the state experiences significantly colder temperatures due to an arctic front...
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News from FWC
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1/7/25
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) issues...
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News from USACE
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1/3/25
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The remains of a 2 1/2-year-old, male Florida panther (UCFP476) were collected...
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News from FWC
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12/30/24
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) proudly highlights the significant milestones achieved in 2024...
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News from FWC
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12/21/24
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On Dec. 17, the Florida Cabinet approved permanent conservation on more than 85,000 acres across 19...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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12/17/24
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As development pushes inward from Florida’s crowded urban coastal communities, Florida’s...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/17/24 |
On Monday, Dec. 16, the South Florida Water Management District joined the Florida Department...
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News from SFWMD
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12/17/24
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District (USACE) is preparing a National Environmental Policy Act...
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News from USACE
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12/13/24
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