Tell Me About: Gleaning Efforts in the U.S.
Have you ever wondered what happens to those crops that don’t look pretty enough to sell?
Tell Me About: Climate Oscillations
Florida’s climate is heavily influenced by climate oscillations, which are the naturally occurring changes and cycles of the atmosphere and ocean.
Tell Me About: Light Pollution
When someone mentions the word pollution, most people think of increasing carbon emissions or plastic in the natural environment. But … Continue
Tell Me About: Exhaustible Renewables
The great Floridan aquifer is an exhaustible renewable resource, meaning that with proper support, it can last us a long … Continue
Tell Me About: Monarch Butterfly Migration
Monarch butterflies are the only butterfly species to complete a two-way migration, and indeed their yearly journey from Canada to … Continue
Tell Me About: Fertilizer Use in Florida
Fertilizers have the potential to harm the health of our Florida springs and other bodies of water, but there are ways to use them responsibly.
Tell Me About: Agricultural Best Management Practices in Florida
When Best Management Practices are followed correctly, they can help reduce the amount of nutrients, sediments, and pesticides that enter Florida waterways.
Tell Me About: Marine Protected Areas in Florida
There are about 1,000 marine protected areas in the United States Marine protected areas are dedicated spaces where a government has restricted human activities for the purpose of conservation. They can be used for habitat conservation efforts, protection of endangered species, environmental research, and more.
Tell Me About: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Whenever a hurricane or disaster strikes, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) works with county and state agencies, such as … Continue
Tell Me About: Water Management Districts in Florida
All of Florida’s freshwater bodies are managed on a state and regional level. Each region has their own water management district that is responsible for managing water supply, monitoring water quality, constructing and maintaining flood protection structures and protecting natural systems.