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bee and clover

Your landscaping fails are actually great for pollinators

Jun 21, 2019

Beyond supporting healthy ecosystems for other species, pollinators are key to bringing food to our tables, not to mention coffee, chocolate and tequila.

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Here’s How Florida Fits Into the Global Biodiversity Crisis

Jun 11, 2019

Roughly one in eight species face extinction within decades.

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Florida’s Wildlife: 4 Animals Making Headlines This Month

Jun 10, 2019

In Florida, human-animal interactions are inevitable. Here’s what made the news this month.

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Coral Reefs Are in Trouble: Here’s How You Can Help

May 21, 2019

Read on to learn more about the benefits of coral reefs, major threats, and practical steps you can take to save our corals.  

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Australian Scientists Turn to Florida for Guidance on Coral Reef Restoration

May 21, 2019

Scientists from Florida and Australia are teaming up and sharing data to help save corals from extinction.

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Florida’s Environment: What Happened This Legislative Session?

May 7, 2019

At the start of the 2019 legislative session, we compiled a list of five environmental issues to watch. Here’s where those issues stand now that the session has concluded.

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Florida’s Wildlife: 6 Animals Making Headlines this Month

Apr 10, 2019

In Florida, human-animal interactions are inevitable. Here’s what made the news this month.

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How to educate your state legislators: 11 tips

Feb 28, 2019

If you read our post, “Florida’s Environment: 5 Issues to Watch this Legislative Session,” you might have some thoughts to … Continue

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