Research Highlights: Valuing the Floridan Aquifer
Background The Floridan aquifer is a network of underground porous rock that contains the primary source of drinking water for … Continue
Tell Me About: Lake Okeechobee
What is it? Lake Okeechobee is Florida’s largest lake and the eighth largest in the United States. The name comes from the Seminole language … 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
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
October Stories to Watch
To pair with the rest of our educational content in each Earth to Florida newsletter, we bring you updates on … 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
Research Highlights: PFAS Treatment in Water
Learn about the current research at UF around PFAS contaminants or “forever chemicals” in our drinking water. Ryan Gains, an … Continue
Environmental Tech: Biosolids
What is happening in our sewers? Learn more about biosolids and how they are used to provide valuable nutrients to … Continue
Florida’s Environment: 10 Stories to Watch for April
A Tampa Bay Times investigation revealed that nearly one in four of Florida’s waterways are dangerously polluted, with many worsening over the … Continue
Action of the Week: Springs Diving
Florida’s springs draw in tourists from around the world. From Devils Den to Manatee Springs, each have their own unique … Continue