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
Environmental Tech: Phytoremediation with Sunflowers
Rooted in Recovery: Sunflowers as a Possible Solution to Heavy Metal Pollution What is it? In Florida, we have sunflowers … Continue
Florida Environmental History: The Cross Florida Barge Canal
David Tegeder, co-author of Ditch of Dreams: The Cross Florida Barge Canal and the Struggle for Florida’s Future, explained, “As … Continue
Research Highlights: PFAS Contaminant Removal
Background Every year, innovative technologies are created to combat pressing environmental and public health problems, from fire-fighting foam to pesticides … Continue
Tell Me About: Snags and Logs
What is it? Native to woodlands across Florida and beyond, snags and logs provide essential habitat for a wide variety … Continue
Research Highlights: Irrigation Communication
Background Outdoor landscapes and lawns make up about 70% of a home’s total water use. In many urban and suburban … Continue
Tell Me About: Natural Selection
What is it? Natural selection is a process by which organisms that are better adapted to their environments produce more … 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
Florida Environmental History: Miami Limestone
“Pine rockland forests are like biological lifeboats carrying a precious crew of rare and endangered species into the future.” – … Continue
Tell Me About: Rapid Infiltration Basins
Rapid Infiltration Basin’s (RIBs) are a method of replenishing our groundwater resources. What is it? Rapid Infiltration Basins (RIBs) are … Continue