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python in tree

Florida vs. the Burmese Python: How an Invasive Giant is Changing the Sunshine State

Oct 14, 2025

Thirty years ago, the Everglades was a much different place than it is today. At one time, people could go … Continue

Green Sea Turtle

Action of the Week: What to do if you see a Sea Turtle

Jun 25, 2025

If you see an injured or dead sea turtle, call the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Division of … Continue

gopher tortoise

Gopher Tortoises Amid Florida’s Rapid Development

May 5, 2025

Known as “nature’s apartment builders,” gopher tortoises carve out burrows that offer shelter and resources to over 350 species. But … Continue

Oil rig

Tell Me About: Offshore Drilling in Florida

May 13, 2022

Fossil fuels are being extracted off the coast of our state through a practice known as offshore drilling. This type … Continue

Birds-eye view of suburban area in Florida showing lots of houses and roads clustered together.

Tell Me About: Urban Sprawl in Florida

Apr 18, 2022

What’s Going On? Urban sprawl is the rapid expansion and development of cities and towns. It is characterized by low-density … Continue

everglades

Increase Capacity for Freshwater Storage

May 10, 2019

This October, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will begin construction on the Everglades Agricultural Area Reservoir and Stormwater Treatment Area.

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Take an Ecosystems-Based Approach to Fisheries Management

May 10, 2019

We need to take a holistic approach rather than considering a single species or issue in isolation.

Follow and Promote Good Agriculture Practices. 

May 10, 2019

Thanks to decades of research about the best ways to feed ourselves, several key sustainable farming practices have emerged.

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