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UF/IFAS shares prescribed fire resources promoting wildfire prevention
Florida’s ecosystems are highly dependent on recurrent fires, and many landowners rely on prescribed fire... more
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Southwest Florida Water Management District
S-65D boat lock on Kissimmee River will be closed Jan. 29-31
The S-65D Boat Lock on the Kissimmee River in Okeechobee County will temporarily close next week... more
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Harmful Algal Bloom Task Force addresses problem of Red Tide
The Florida Harmful Algal Bloom Task Force has recently released its third consensus document... more
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FWC first U.S. agency to receive recommendation for accreditation in NAWLEA program
The NAWLEA board will vote in March and, if approved, the FWC... more
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This Acanalonia servillei is a planthopper that features tiny, fluffy white tails. These tails are waxy filaments that help protect them from predators and keep them from drying out.
Explore the small but mighty hoppers
Spotted a tiny, colorful critter hopping on a leaf and wondered what it was up to? Meet the hoppers... more
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Five reasons for communities to invest in green space
The TurfMutt Foundation has advice for communities – invest in green space... more
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Freshwater channel within South Florida.
UF to study phosphorus reduction options
University of Florida scientists have secured a $300,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to address... more
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Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of MLK Jr. Day
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today announced that it will waive day use fees... more
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Camera trap image of a male Florida panther (Puma concolor coryi) from Babcock Ranch State Preserve, part of the Florida Wildlife Corridor interior to Fort Myers. The Nature Conservancy works to protect land in Florida by partnering with private landowners and state government entities to help preserve wildlife habitat and to help support wildlife corridors. October 2018.
FWC panther mortality page updated through Jan. 10
The FWC has updated the Panther Pulse web page with mortality information through Jan. 10. more
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Hummingbird [Photo courtesy UF/IFAS]
Want to attract hummingbirds?
Hummingbirds are getting a lot of love from Florida consumers these days, according to experts at... more
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Close up of monopterus albus
Public urged to report invasive Asian swamp eel species in Florida
The University of Florida, in partnership with the U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers... more
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Momentum for Everglades restoration continues into 2025
Did You Know: To date, 75 Everglades restoration projects have been complete.... more
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FWC shares reminders about cold weather impacts on wildlife
As much of the state experiences significantly colder temperatures due to an arctic front... more
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USACE issues proposed design refinements for CEPP North Phase
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) issues... more
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Show your support for Florida Panther conservation with the new Florida Panther license plate.
FWC reports Florida panther death in Highlands County
The remains of a 2 1/2-year-old, male Florida panther (UCFP476) were collected... more
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FWC celebrates 2024 Achievements in Conservation
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) proudly highlights the significant milestones achieved in 2024... more
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Florida ranches provide habitat for native wildlife. [Photo by Carlton Ward]
Florida Wildlife Corridor adds thousands of acres
On Dec. 17, the Florida Cabinet approved permanent conservation on more than 85,000 acres across 19... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Brangus cattle are rasied on the Williamson Cattle Company ranch. Like most Florida ranches, it is a cow/calf operation, with about half the herd sent to market each year. [Courtesy photo]
Conservation easements protect ranch land from development
As development pushes inward from Florida’s crowded urban coastal communities, Florida’s... more
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Pictured from left to right: Chauncey Goss, SFWMD Governing Board Chairman; Cheryl Grieb, Osceola County Commissioner; Drew Bartlett, SFWMD Executive Director; Rep. Erika Booth; Charlette Roman, SFWMD Governing Board Member; Josh Kellam, Garcia Companies; Jon Moore, Florida Department of Environmental Protection; Steve Smith, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; Ben Butler, SFWMD Governing Board Member.
SFWMD celebrates the completion of new Northern Everglades water quality project
On Monday, Dec. 16, the South Florida Water Management District joined the Florida Department... more
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USACE issues scoping letter for assessment for the Indian River Lagoon South Project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District (USACE) is preparing a National Environmental Policy Act... more
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