McCarty Woods: Fifty Events of Restoration and Renewal
On a crisp Saturday morning, 250 people congregate in the midst of McCarty Woods, a 2.9-acre Conservation Area that serves as a haven for wildlife, a place of recreation, and a living classroom. Here, teams of students, faculty, staff, … Continue
Where Does It All Go? UF Scientists Tackle the Hidden Impacts of Wastewater and Biosolids
Each resident in Florida generates around 100 gallons of wastewater per day. This requires a massive effort of treatment and … Continue
Florida vs. the Burmese Python: How an Invasive Giant is Changing the Sunshine State
Thirty years ago, the Everglades was a much different place than it is today. At one time, people could go … Continue
Making a Gift of the Past to the Future
Though separated by time, the Calusa settlement of Pineland and today’s Pine Island community have likely shared more than their … Continue
Florida’s Environment: What Happened in the 2025 State Legislative Session?
The 2025 Florida legislative session came to an end on June 26th, after two extensions, as lawmakers approved a $115.1 … Continue
Gopher Tortoises Amid Florida’s Rapid Development
Known as “nature’s apartment builders,” gopher tortoises carve out burrows that offer shelter and resources to over 350 species. But … Continue
Florida’s Environment: Bills to Keep Tabs on in the 2025 State Legislative Session
UPDATE: The 2025 Florida legislative session came to an end on June 26th, after two extensions, as lawmakers approved a … Continue
Saving Florida’s Clam Farms
Hard clam shellfish aquaculture, also known as clam farming, is a $20 million industry spanning ten Florida counties. This month, TESI environmental communicator Kamila Koralasbayev dives into the challenges and innovations shaping two of Florida’s clam farming communities.
Expanding the World of Science Through Birdwatching
Once viewed as a niche pastime, birdwatching has experienced a surge of popularity with a diverse audience in recent years. It … Continue
Earth to Florida: 2024 Year in Review
In case you missed them, we’ve compiled our feature stories from 2024.