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Wildlife Watch: Seeing more armadillos this summer?
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (258+ words) Florida residents who spot a nine-banded armadillo this summer are witnessing a unique species during its annual breeding season, according to UF/IFAS scientists. While not native to Florida, the species of armadillo — whose name translates from Spanish as “little…...
Every count counts: Pollinator observations matter
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (207+ words) When people think of scientific research, they often picture Bunsen burners, beakers, and scientists in white lab coats hunched over microscopes. But some of the most valuable data comes from community members observing the world around them. The Great Florida…...
SFWMD lifts conservation easement, makes way for Osceola Parkway Extension
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (123+ words) Lake Okeechobee News SFWMD lifts conservation easement, makes way for Osceola Parkway Extension Join our family of readers for as little as $10 per month and support local, unbiased journalism. To Our Valued Readers – Our commitment to balanced, fair reporting and…...
Thousands of acres in permanent conservation
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (406+ words) Lake Okeechobee News Thousands of acres in permanent conservation TALLAHASSEE – On June 9, the Florida Governor and Cabinet approved funding for the permanent conservation of 6,237.46 acres across four properties … Join our family of readers for as little as $10 per month and…...
City of LaBelle selects Cattle Egret as Official Bird of LaBelle
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (207+ words) Students from Country Oaks Elementary School were in attendance at the May 14 LaBelle City Commission meeting to make their case for which bird should be selected to represent the City of LaBelle Students took turns, showing off artwork and giving…...
Celebrating another massive accomplishment for our water resources and ecosystems
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (280+ words) PALM BEACH AND MARTIN COUNTIES — On June 2, the South Florida Water Management District and Ducks Unlimited along with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Palm Beach County, Martin County and other partners celebrated the completion of the Cypress Creek…...
Why is North American’s longest snake a friend, not a foe?
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (320+ words) As the spring brings warmer temperatures and longer daylight hours, wildlife across Florida becomes more active. That includes the Eastern indigo snake, a protected, nonvenomous species that’s also North America’s longest black snake. Though large-bodied and often misunderstood, this native…...
District lands provide important habitat for migratory birds
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (260+ words) In recognition of World Migratory Bird Day, the South Florida Water Management District is highlighting our year-round work to restore and protect natural ecosystems that provide important habitat for migratory birds as they travel through the region. The District supports…...
FWC Florida Panther morality update
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (167+ words) The FWC has updated the Panther Pulse web page with mortality information through May 5, 2026, at 12 p.m. The remains of a 2-3-month-old male Florida panther (UCFP502) were collected on May 4, 2026, on Everglades Boulevard South in Collier County, 120 yards south of 26th Ave SE (UTM…...
From Swamp to Suburbia: A free webinar on Florida's wetland future (May 13)
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (129+ words) Join us on May 13 for From Swamp to Suburbia: The True Cost of Wetland Loss in Florida — the closing session of our 2025–2026 John M. DeGrove Webinar Series. This free 90-minute webinar brings together three leading voices working at the intersection…...