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District Land Manager Graham Williams works with intern Katie Johnsen as part of work to monitor woodpecker families living on District conservation lands.
Providing habitat for red-cockaded woodpeckers at Hal Scott results in ecosystem-wide benefits
Hal Scott is a haven for forest birds in central Florida. This remnant of mature longleaf pine forest is home to the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker and other species. more
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Fly brains can process images very quickly.
Flies evade your swatting thanks to sophisticated vision and neural shortcuts
Flies can thank their fast, sophisticated eyesight and some neural quirks for their ability to escape swats with such speed and agility. more
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Bats, Bees, and Backyard Chickens: UF/IFAS announces its September schedule of classes for Apopka and Orange County
UF/IFAS Extension continues its summer classes and programs for Apopka and Orange County residents in September. more
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New water conservation system practice approved for Florida nurseries
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has approved a new conservation practice, a Water Conservation System. more
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Salt marshes are coastal wetlands rich in marine life. They sometimes are called tidal marshes, because they occur in the zone between low and high tides.
Multi-state conservation plan aims to protect salt marshes
Environmental groups, scientists, native communities and state and federal agencies are working together on the South Atlantic Salt Marsh Initiative Project. more
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Before you dig, dial 8-1-1
Nearly two in five United States homeowners will put themselves and their communities at risk this year. How? By neglecting to call 811 before they dig, according to Common Ground … more
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After a wet July, portions of the District left abnormally dry
While some areas in the central and northern region of the St. Johns River Water Management District received more than 10 inches of rain, others were abnormally dry. more
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Minimizing and treating pest infestations in Central Florida 
There are a number of measures that residents, and business owners can take to limit the risk of termites, rodents and cockroaches invading their premises.  more
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Welcome back Magnolia Park!
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings and District 2 Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore welcome visitors back to this beautiful eco-wonder Magnolia Park. more
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Update: 700 miles into his journey but challenges await
The Apopka Voice is keeping up with 2022 Apopka High grad Brody Corbett's progress on the Appalachian Trail with occasional articles and features throughout his journey. more
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High school students participating in water quality sampling and monitoring through the District’s Blue School Grant Program.
District offers teachers funding opportunity to educate students on water conservation
To date, the District has funded 75 water resource education projects with a total of nearly $105,000 awarded to local schools. more
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District offers up to $250,000 grant to local growers for water conservation efforts
SJRWMD is accepting applications through August 26 from farmers, growers and ranchers interested in participating in the Districtwide Agricultural Cost-share Program. more
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A coyote on a golf course in Scottsdale, Ariz., June 19, 2011.
Coyotes are here to stay in North American cities – here’s how to appreciate them from a distance
Coyotes have become practically ubiquitous across the lower 48 United States, and they’re increasingly turning up in cities. The draws are abundant food and green space in urban areas. more
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District's Blue School Grant Program application process opening
This year’s application cycle opens Aug. 1 through Sept. 15, 2022, at 5 p.m. Teachers in grades 6–12 at public and charter schools within the St. Johns River Water Management District are eligible. more
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Orange County Health: Get prepared for hurricane season with an emergency supply kit
The 2022 Atlantic hurricane season started June 1, and the Florida Department of Health in Orange County wants to make sure you and your family are prepared. more
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Andre the Farmer: Let’s talk about Mangos
July and August are mango harvesting time and a kind of the last call for planting new mango trees in Central Florida. So let's talk mangos. more
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Wakulla Springs
Florida can’t move forward on pollution because of places like ‘Dead Shark Acres’
Wakulla’s springs advocates are blowing a gasket because the development requires 88 septic tanks to handle the new residents’ poop. more
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To reduce harmful algal blooms and dead zones, the US needs a national strategy for regulating farm pollution
Midsummer is the time for forecasts of the size of this year’s “dead zones” and algal blooms in major lakes and bays. Will the Gulf of Mexico dead zone be the size of New Jersey, or only as big as Connecticut? more
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Recent rainfall increases relieves district of abnormally dry conditions
Recent rainfall throughout the St. Johns River Water Management District’s 18-county region has relieved portions of northeast Florida that had been abnormally dry after below-average rainfall. more
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District recognizes July as Lakes Appreciation Month
The District’s Governing Board recognized July 2022 as Lakes Appreciation Month, joining the North American Lake Management Society to raise awareness of lakes’ importance and benefits. more
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UF research: Norms, not knowledge, drive irrigation habits
Science tells us that if you replace at least one-third of the irrigated area of your yard or landscape with non-irrigated beds, you could save an average of 50,000 gallons of water per year. more
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Kissimmee River
A call to prevent future mistakes with "Wild and Scenic" rivers
It took about $1 billion to restore Florida's historic Kissimmee River to its natural state and U.S. Rep. Darren Soto - D- Kissimmee - wants to keep it from another costly mistake. more
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Florida water agency caught trying to get rid of important parkland
"The district misplaced 127 parcels scattered from Jacksonville to Orlando, including part of Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park and other properties important to the agency’s water protection efforts." more
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Flip my Florida Yard returns to Discover Florida Channel
Earlier this year, 10 homeowners across 10 Florida counties were chosen to have either their front yard or their back yard “flipped” into a Florida-Friendly paradise.   more
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Citizens Property Insurance gets OK to raise homeowner rates 6.4%; less than requested
Property owners insured by Citizens Property Insurance Corp., Florida’s insurer of last resort, face rate increases of up to 11 percent starting Sept. 1, according to the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation. more
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