Water hyacinth

Tell Me About: Water Hyacinth in Florida

Don’t let this plant’s beauty fool you! Water hyacinth, or Pontederia/Eichhornia crassipes, is a Category 1 Invasive in Florida and is currently wreaking havoc on freshwater ecosystems all across the state.

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Water Quality and Quantity

Legislation introduced this session aims to address the quality and quantity of Florida’s water resources.

sargassum

Tell Me About: Sargassum Blooms in Florida

While sargassum seaweed provides important nutrients and habitat for many species, it can bloom out of control and cause problems for marine life and humans alike.