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Arbor Day, the nation’s tree-planting holiday, was first celebrated in 1872. The Arbor Day Foundation was created 100 years later to complete its mission year-round.
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From the Apopka Foliage Garden Club
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1/3/24
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Pittman: "Some folks here in Florida may be hesitant to make the resolutions needed to do better in the new year. Fear not! I am here to provide a gentle suggestion or two."
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By Craig Pittman, Florida Phoenix
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12/28/23
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Stacker sourced information from NASA, weather channels, and astronomy sites to list 2024's most notable astronomical events to help people plan their sky viewing for the year.
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By Sheeka Sanahori, Stacker.com
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12/27/23
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In a new analysis of data spanning more than three decades in the eastern United States a team of scientists found a concerning trend – an increasing number of wildfires.
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By Kirsten Romaguera, former UF/IFAS public relations specialist
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12/20/23
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Above-average rainfall is anticipated from today through the weekend, raising concerns for potential flooding in low-lying areas.
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From the SJRWMD
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12/14/23
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Pittman: "What happened with the Florida Panther is the most remarkable comeback story in the 50-year history of the Endangered Species Act. So, you can see why it’s upsetting that a pair of new developments in southwest Florida could wipe them off the map."
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By Craig Pittman, Florida Phoenix
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12/14/23
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The Central Florida corridor stretching from Orlando to Daytona experienced abnormally high rainfall amounts, measuring approximately three times higher than the monthly average.
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From the St. Johns River Water Management District
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12/12/23
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During the closure period, access to the Apopka-Beauclair Lock will be restricted to accommodate the necessary construction activities.
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From the St. Johns River Water Management District
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12/7/23
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Mounting evidence on the toxicity of inerts points to three key changes that could better support bee health and minimize bees’ exposure to potential stressors like pesticides.
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By Jennie L. Durant, University of California, Davis
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12/5/23
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A young Bald Eagle that captured the attention – and hearts – of nest camera viewers will live the rest of his life at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, DC.
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From Audubon Florida
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11/28/23
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Today is the last day for Floridians who sustained loss from Hurricane Idalia to apply for federal assistance before the deadline.
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From FEMA
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11/28/23
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The North Shore Birding Festival highlights the St. Johns River Water Management District’s 20,000-acre Lake Apopka North Shore.
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From the North Shore Birding Festival
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11/27/23
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Pittman: "This is the time of year I always feel compelled to remind everyone that the first Thanksgiving occurred in Florida."
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By Craig Pittman, Florida Phoenix
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11/26/23
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The St. Johns River Water Management District will begin a shoreline stabilization project along the Apopka Beauclair Canal on November 27th.
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From the St. Johns River Water Management District
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11/19/23
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Fall is a great time of year to visit one of the conservation areas owned and managed by the St. Johns River Water Management District across northeast and east-central Florida.
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From the St. Johns River Water Management District
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11/16/23
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Districtwide, the cumulative rainfall total for the past 12 months is 49.52 inches, which is 1.49 inches below the long-term average.
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From the St. Johns River Water Management District
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11/15/23
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The leaves contain nutrients and are a source of organic matter. So, allowing the leaves to go back into the landscape provides nutrients for the plants.
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By Susan Barton, University of Delaware
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11/8/23
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On November 5th, residents across the 18 counties of the St. Johns River Water Management District are urged to adjust their sprinkler systems and limit watering to once a week.
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St. John's River Water Management District
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11/1/23
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Last week, Congressmen Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL-10) and Daniel Webster (R-FL-11) announced the introduction of their bipartisan bill, the Fixing Gaps in Hurricane Preparedness Act.
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From the Office of Rep. Maxwell Frost
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10/30/23
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Pittman: "If Santa Rosa’s voters want a fairer system, one in which growth has to pay for itself instead of the taxpayers, they will have to show up in force every time it’s on the agenda."
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By Craig Pittman, Florida Phoenix
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10/29/23
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Outdoor irrigation is limited to one day a week starting November 5th and then back to two days a week during Daylight Saving Time beginning in March.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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10/25/23
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The Apopka Blue Sink plays a crucial role in the local ecosystem. It's directly connected to Rock Springs and serves as a recharge point for the Floridan Aquifer
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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10/22/23
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To restore Manatees to their proper place, as an endangered species, the law requires the feds to do a thorough job of reviewing the science — even though that’s clearly not what they did in 2017.
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By Craig Pittman, Florida Phoenix
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10/19/23
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For the study, scientists used a combination of datasets. Birdwatchers are a vital source to help scientists gather data about the avian community.
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By Lourdes Mederos, UF/IFAS
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10/18/23
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The St. Johns River Water Management District is providing nearly $40,000 in grants to 20 schools within its 18-county region through the Blue School Grants program.
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From the St. Johns River Water Management District
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10/17/23
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