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Tell Me About: Fertilizer Use in Florida

Nov 2, 2022

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.

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Action of the Week: Furoshiki Fabric Wrapping

Nov 1, 2022

Furoshiki wrapping is a traditional Japanese method of wrapping gifts and other goods using a square piece of fabric or cloth.

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Tell Me About: Agricultural Best Management Practices in Florida

Oct 31, 2022

When Best Management Practices are followed correctly, they can help reduce the amount of nutrients, sediments, and pesticides that enter Florida waterways.

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Florida’s Environment: 14 Stories to Watch for October

Oct 28, 2022

To pair with the rest of our educational content in each Earth to Florida newsletter, we bring you monthly updates … Continue

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Florida’s Environment: 12 Stories to Watch for September

Sep 29, 2022

To pair with the rest of our educational content in each Earth to Florida newsletter, we bring you monthly updates … Continue

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Tell Me About: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Sep 22, 2022

Whenever a hurricane or disaster strikes, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) works with county and state agencies, such as … Continue

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Action of the Week: Help Protect Drinking Water

Sep 16, 2022

We each play a part in protecting the water we rely on.

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Action of the Week: Just Say No to Single-Use Plastics

Sep 9, 2022

Our world is flooded with plastic – and much of it is single-use. Learn how you can say no to unwanted plastics and use eco-friendly alternatives.

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Tell Me About: Southern Pine Beetle in Florida

Sep 8, 2022

The southern pine beetle, a destructive pest that can infest all species of pine trees, poses a major threat to … Continue

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Why Did the Panther Cross the Road?

Aug 25, 2022

How wildlife crossings help manage wildlife movement in the face of rapid urbanization.

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