By Julian Avery, Assistant Research Professor of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, Pennsylvania State University | The Conversation Millions of Americans enjoy feeding and watching backyard birds. …
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3/7/20
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By Tory Moore | ifas.ufl.edu
Yilin Zhuang is a Regional Special Agent (RSA) working with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension that covers …
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3/5/20
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From the St. Johns River Water Management District
Did you set it and forget it? A timely reminder to check the sprinkler system
With the change of the seasons, the St. Johns River Water …
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3/2/20
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A portion of the St. Johns River Water Management District’s Lake Apopka Loop Trail will be temporarily closed from Tuesday, February 18th, through Thursday, February 20th. The closure is due to …
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2/14/20
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From the Florida Department of Health in Orange County
With the arrival of spring in Florida, bats will become active and seek locations inside homes and buildings. The Florida Department of …
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2/13/20
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Weather Alert
From the National Weather Service
WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 to 40 mph
expected.
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2/6/20
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By Stam Zervanos, Pennsylvania State University According to legend, if the groundhog sees his shadow on February 2nd, there will be six more weeks of winter; if not, an early spring is predicted. Of …
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2/2/20
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But the reason why isn't as bad as you think
By Kirsten Poletis of narcity.com The world is still reeling from the devastating fires that occurred in Australia, and the scent of smoke is still …
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1/29/20
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The St. Johns River Water Management District hosted a preview visit to Lake Apopka highlighting a project that will soon use innovative technology to remove phosphorus and continue improving the …
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1/24/20
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By Trimmel Gomes, Public News Service - FL
TALLAHASSEE — A new study shows the federal government charged with protecting endangered species doesn't have enough protection in place for those …
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1/16/20
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By Trimmel Gomes, Public News Service - FL
Conservation groups filed a lawsuit yesterday against state and federal agencies over road-widening projects in the middle of Florida's critical …
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1/12/20
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By Ann B. Shortelle, Ph.D. and Executive Director of the St. Johns River Water Management District
You can help us work toward saving a billion gallons of water this winter — and save money on …
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1/10/20
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By Trimmel Gomes, Public News Service - FL
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Faced with strong bipartisan opposition to offshore drilling, some oil companies are finding success by tapping deeper into …
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12/14/19
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Focus on the Legislature
By John Haughey | The Center Square
Florida’s Congressional delegation remains in near-unanimous opposition to lifting the federal moratorium on off-shore oil …
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12/10/19
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By Trimmel Gomes, Public News Service - FL
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A bipartisan bill aimed at keeping wildlife populations off the endangered species list is to get a markup by the U.S. House …
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12/6/19
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Skip every other week of irrigation when the grass goes dormant, saving water and money
The St. Johns River Water Management District is asking homeowners across its 18-county region to help …
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12/2/19
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Florida Flurries bringing year-round snow to the Sunshine State no matter the climate
Snow parties on the beach?
During Spring Break?
In Florida?
An Orlando company is making that …
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11/24/19
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By Trimmel Gomes, Public News Service - FL
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A new study shows the federal government charged with protecting endangered species doesn't have enough protection in place for …
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11/21/19
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By Magali (Maggie) Delmas, University of California, Los Angeles
You finish that last sip of morning coffee and stare at the empty paper cup in your hand. Should it go into the recycling bin, …
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11/18/19
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By Emily Moran, University of California, Merced If you have oak trees in your neighborhood, perhaps you’ve noticed that some years the ground is carpeted with their acorns, and some years there …
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11/15/19
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By Trimmel Gomes, Public News Service - FL
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The Trump administration wants to reverse a nearly two-decade rule in order to allow more logging in Alaska's Tongass National …
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11/14/19
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By Trimmel Gomes, Public News Service - FL
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Conservation groups say Florida's newly updated energy-saving goals are still too low and should be raised. The Florida Public …
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11/12/19
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From the St. Johns River Water Management District After a dry September, October brought rain across most of the 18 counties of the St. Johns River Water Management District, keeping groundwater …
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11/12/19
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From the Orange County Newsroom
Orange County’s Environmental Protection Division was recently awarded a federal grant to add an outdoor air quality monitoring station in order to measure air …
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10/30/19
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By Ann B. Shortelle, Ph.D. and Executive Director of the St. Johns River Water Management District The St. Johns River Water Management District has launched a new year-long “Water Less” campaign …
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10/26/19
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