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Costa’s Hummingbirds are frequent visitors at feeders in Arizona and southern California. Julian Avery, CC BY-ND
It's OK to feed wild birds – here are some tips for doing it the right way
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. … more
Yilin Zhuang joins the UF/IFAS Extension central district as a Regional Specialized Agent (RSA) in water resources.
Water quality top priority in Apopka for UF/IFAS Agent
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 … more
Changing seasonal watering needs are focus of year-long Water Less campaign
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 … more
Lake Apopka Loop Trail will have detours next week
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 … more
Holy rabies! It's bat season in Orange County
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 … more
Severe thunderstorms, flooding, rain and wind to hit Central Florida through Friday morning
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. … more
Why do groundhogs emerge on February 2 if it's not to predict the weather?
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 … more
Florida Parks are on fire right now and it's impacting air quality
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 … more
Lake Apopka's water quality is improving thanks to a variety of water quality restoration projects aimed at reducing the amount of phosphorus in the lake. Pictured are SJRWMD Board member Susan Dolan, Joe Dunn from Friends of Lake Apopka, SJRWMD Executive Director Dr. Ann Shortelle, City of Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson and Timothy McIntee, chief executive officer of Phosphorus Free Water Solutions.
Latest water quality project at Lake Apopka North Shore will use new technology
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 … more
The Roseate Spoonbill (pictured) is among the species listed as endangered. (via flickr/MyFWCmedia)
Study: Endangered Species Sensitive to Climate Change Lack Protection
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 … more
Panthers are solitary, elusive animals that are rarely observed in the wild. Fewer than 200 Florida panthers remain in their wild habitat today. (Wikipedia)
Groups sue to protect Florida Panther from deadly road projects
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 … more
Save money and a billion gallons of water this winter; 'skip a week'
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 … more
Exploratory oil drilling applications submitted by two out-of-state petroleum companies to drill in Gulf and Calhoun counties have received approval by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. (Pixabay)
Florida conservation groups fight onshore drilling expansions
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 … more
As Florida Congressional reps unite against Gulf drilling, state poised to OK Panhandle, Everglades oil exploration
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 … more
Nearly 12,000 species are at risk of becoming endangered or extinct across the country, including the Florida panther. (Pixabay)
Wildlife Conservation Bill would bring millions to Florida
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 … more
Do your part to help save a billion gallons of water this winter
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 … more
Snow flurries coming to Apopka
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 … more
The Roseate Spoonbill (pictured) is among the species listed as endangered. (via flickr/MyFWCmedia)
Study: Endangered Species Sensitive to Climate Change Lack Protection
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 … more
How to boost recycling: Reward consumers with discounts, deals and social connections
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, … more
Tons of acorns? It must be a mast year
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 … more
The intent of the 2001 Roadless Rule has been to provide lasting protection for inventoried roadless areas within the National Forest system, including several forests in Florida. (Pixabay)
'Roadless Rule' Sees New Threats to Keeping Wild Places Wild
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 … more
The Florida Public Service Commission voted 4-1 to maintain the current energy-savings goals established for public utilities in 2014 through 2025. (Pixabay)
Florida Groups Urge Utility Regulators to Boost Energy Efficiency
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 … more
Groundwater levels in good shape from wet October
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 … more
Orange County receives federal funding to measure outdoor air quality
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 … more
Guest column: Water Less to save water and help sustain our water supply
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 … more
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