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Rethinking Sargassum: From Coastal Challenge to Sustainable Solution
On a serene, sunny morning you journey to a Florida beach, but the shore isn’t as perfect as you imagined.…
Florida’s Past and Present Natural Spaces
The Fall 2025 TESI Environmental Leaders Fellowship brought together students from diverse majors and backgrounds. Funded with support from the…
Florida’s Environment: Bills to Keep Tabs on in the 2026 State Legislative Session
The Florida State Legislative Session is an action-packed 60 days. This year’s session began on January 13 and will end…
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.
March Stories to Watch
January Stories to Watch
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Action of the Week
Action of the Week: Map Your Water Use
When brushing your teeth, taking a shower, or washing clothes, have you ever thought about where your water comes from,…
Action of the Week: Clean, Drain, Dry After Water Activities
Why Cleaning Your Gear Matters in Florida’s Waters Florida’s waterways are some of the most unique in the country, from…
Action of the Week: Hike the Florida National Scenic Trail
What is the Florida National Scenic Trail? The Florida National Scenic Trail (also known as the Florida Trail) is a long-distance hiking trail…
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: Rice’s Whale
Tell Me About: King Tides in Florida
Tell Me About: Rhizomatous Plants in Florida
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