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Science on Tap with Florida LAKEWATCH: Celebrating 40 Years of Volunteer Science

Aug 14, 2025

On Wednesday, September 3rd, grab a drink with us and hear from Florida LAKEWATCH Director Gretchen Lescord, PhD.

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Science on Tap with Florida LAKEWATCH: Celebrating 40 Years of Volunteer Science

Aug 6, 2025

Raise a glass to fresh water with Florida LAKEWATCH and learn about the impact of volunteering and how monitoring the quality of our water helps manage and understand the diversity of Florida’s aquatic ecosystems.

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Meet a Scientist: Florida Springs

Jul 11, 2024

Designed with after-school groups in mind, the Meet a Scientist series is hosted by the  Scientist in Every Florida School … Continue

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Tell Me About: Springs Protection Zones in Florida

Apr 1, 2022

Protection Zones for Springs is a new Florida rule created to combat negative impacts from boating vessels and other human activities.

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Tell Me About: Freshwater Springs in Florida

Mar 4, 2022

Florida has 320 known springs. Learn about how they are formed and why they matter.

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