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Where Does It All Go? UF Scientists Tackle the Hidden Impacts of Wastewater and Biosolids
Each resident in Florida generates around 100 gallons of wastewater per day. This requires a massive effort of treatment and…
Florida vs. the Burmese Python: How an Invasive Giant is Changing the Sunshine State
Thirty years ago, the Everglades was a much different place than it is today. At one time, people could go…
Making a Gift of the Past to the Future
Though separated by time, the Calusa settlement of Pineland and today’s Pine Island community have likely shared more than their…
What’s Going on in Florida? Environmental Stories to Watch
To pair with the rest of our educational content in each Earth to Florida newsletter, we bring you monthly updates on Florida news.
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Action of the Week
Action of the Week: Join a Camera Trap Project From Home
Did you know you can participate in research for citizen science that requires no equipment setup or experience? It’s true!…
AOTW: Citizen Science – iNaturalist
What is Citizen Science? Before you can understand iNaturalist, you need to know what citizen science is. Citizen science, or…
Action of the Week: Reduce Your Food-related Carbon Footprint
What is happening? Let’s talk about our carbon footprint. You might be wondering, “What is a carbon footprint and what…
Tell Me About
Explore the posts below to learn about various environmental issues in Florida! Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@UFEarthSystems) for more!
Tell Me About: Lake Okeechobee
Tell Me About: Snags and Logs
Tell Me About: Natural Selection
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