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Great Egrets.
In 2021, the Everglades Experienced its Second-highest Nesting Effort for Many Wading Bird Species in 80 Years
Well-timed rainfall in the Central Everglades resulted in big nesting efforts for the region's iconic wading birds—proof that if we get the water right, the birds will respond. more
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UF/IFAS offers classes on Florida lawns and landscaping in April
UF/IFAS Extension Orange County provides education and information to residents and businesses through workshops, publications, and mass media. more
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Rock Springs Ridge Golf Course
Rock Springs Ridge Board: At your special meeting, be a keystone to the community you serve
I hope you use this special meeting to change directions in your pursuit of the RSR golf course lands that don't involve swapping the gopher tortoise conservation area. more
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A honeybee is performing the waggle dance in the center of this photo to communicate the location of a rich nectar source to its nestmates.
Unlocking secrets of the honeybee dance language – bees learn and culturally transmit their communication skills
Scientists now know that human language requires social learning and interaction with other people, a property shared with multiple animal languages. more
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One of the trees Taylor Morrison tore out as part of preparing its Keystone property for development.
Time-traveling developer plows forward with 1991-era Florida subdivision
What’s interesting to me is what the neighbors’ fight against this development has exposed about how things work in Florida — or rather, how they don’t. more
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Check your clocks and irrigation timers this weekend
As daylight saving time begins this Sunday, March 12th, the St. Johns River Water Management District is reminding Floridians to check their irrigation systems and ensure timers are operating correctly. more
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Rock Springs Ridge
RSR Homeowners Association Board calls special meeting to deal with FWC's warning about developing the gopher tortoise conservation area
The Rock Springs Ridge Homeowners Association board has called a special meeting for its homeowners to deal with a letter it received from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) warning them … more
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Apple Snail
Invasive apple snails in your backyard? UF/IFAS study dives into their threat to Florida’s wetlands and your landscape
Nonnative apple snails came to Florida in the 1980s as a popular aquarium trend but have since been released into the wild by hobbyists and become a rising threat to the wetlands. more
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Site visit by Florida Wildlife Commission turns up multiple violations at Rock Springs Ridge's gopher tortoise conservation area
According to an 18-page document from the FWC, the Rock Springs Ridge HOA has allowed the gopher tortoise conservation area to fall into serious disrepair, as stated in the site visit report. more
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Wekiva Springs
DEP drags its feet on halting pollution of Florida’s precious springs
Most importantly, the springs give us windows into our drinking water supply because each one is connected to our aquifer. If the springs are healthy, so is our drinking water. more
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UF/IFAS scientists lure Burmese pythons using radio telemetry during mating/breeding season
As pythons form mating aggregations consisting of multiple male suitors lured by a female, tracking them during their breeding season can increase the number of snakes removed. more
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Sunrise on Lake Apopka from the 2018 NORTH SHORE BIRDING FESTIVAL.
District closing parts of Lake Apopka
The St. Johns River Water Management District will be conducting maintenance at the Lake Apopka North Shore property beginning March 20th. more
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Hurricane Ian on Sept. 28, 2022.
FEMA assistance to Hurricane Ian survivors surpasses $1 billion
FEMA has provided more than $1 billion for 380,000 Florida survivors of Hurricane Ian, as part of the $5.5 billion in federal support. more
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Bats, and bees, and plants and things: UF/IFAS classes have a wide range of subjects
Learn how to incorporate healthy habits into your local lifestyle! Presented by your local Orange County Extension Agents. more
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Re-decking of the Bailey bridges at County Road 448A (McDonald Boat Ramp) and Welland Road (Unit 2 pumphouse) will begin on February 20th.
District closing parts of Lake Apopka North Shore
The St. Johns River Water Management District will be conducting maintenance at the Lake Apopka North Shore property beginning February 20th. more
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Scientists urge Florida residents to report nonnative lizards as early detection prevents invasive spread
This call to action goes out as National Invasive Species Awareness Week begins on February 20 to teach and boost awareness among the public on the brown basilisk.  more
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New user-friendly soil test kit to improve Florida landscapes
Florida homeowners, landscapers, and municipalities now have an easy-to-use, research-based tool to improve growing conditions for lawns and landscapes. more
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Low rainfall in January leaves abnormally dry conditions districtwide
After two months of low rainfall, the St. Johns River Water Management District’s 18-county region is experiencing abnormally dry conditions. more
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A Wood Stork at its nest.
Audubon Florida concerned over US Fish and Wildlife proposing removal of Wood Stork from Endangered Species List
Audubon Florida is concerned by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's imminent proposal to remove the Wood Stork from Endangered Species Act protection. more
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The Florida Everglades.
Webster and Florida Delegation request $725 million for Florida Everglades restoration
Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, along with bipartisan members of the Florida Delegation, sent a letter to President Biden requesting an allocation of $725 million for Everglades Restoration. more
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Hurricane damaged wells and septic systems eligible for financial assistance through FEMA
Residents in designated counties (including Orange) who lost access to water because a private well or septic system was damaged as a result of Hurricane Ian. more
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UF/IFAS launches new citrus program for home gardeners
Citrus is an iconic part of the Florida experience. Many residents have fond memories of driving past acres of lush citrus trees whose annual blossoms filled the air with a distinctive and lovely aroma. more
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Over 7,000 Florida households approved for flood insurance policies through FEMA
FEMA has approved 7,644 households with group flood insurance policies for three years as part of federal disaster assistance after Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole. more
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Rescue plants find a forever home at Lake Apopka North Shore
You’ve probably heard of pet and wildlife rescues that rehome and rehabilitate animals, but did you know there are also rescue groups for plants? more
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Apopka-Beauclair Lock on the Apopka-Beauclair Canal is one of three locks recreational boaters may encounter while visiting the Upper Ocklawaha River Basin.
Apopka-Beauclair Lock reopens
Boaters may see ongoing repairs, but the lock is open and available for use. If the status changes, the District will provide a status update immediately. more
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