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Category Archives: Environment
UF broke ground Saturday for new Austin Cary Forest Learning Center
By Brittany Bassler on April 9th, 2013 | Last updated: April 9, 2013 at 12:20 pm
About 400 people watched Saturday as the ground work began in the construction of the new Austin Cary Forest Learning Center.
Alachua County recognized for highest 2011 recycling rate in the state
By Joe Lancos on April 2nd, 2013 | Last updated: April 2, 2013 at 8:24 pm
Alachua County had the highest recycling rate in the state in 2011 for the second straight year, a recent report says.
Marion County renews voluntary burn ban
By Jesse Pagan on March 28th, 2013 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 5:36 pm
As the Marion County voluntary burn ban continues, officials discuss the dangers associated with burns. The current dry and windy weather increases these risks.
Heavener Hall construction faces complaints about sustainability
By Leanna Scachetti on March 27th, 2013 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 3:58 pm
A new addition to the business college, Heavener Hall, will undergo construction in April. But it will require the removal of 55 trees from the green space it will replace.
Bill Nelson visits Silver Springs
By Jessica Kegu on March 26th, 2013 | Last updated: March 27, 2013 at 1:45 pm
Sen. Nelson spent Tuesday afternoon at Silver Springs with representatives from Marion County to bring attention to a problem that is literally growing every day. That problem is algae.
UF faculty workshop hopes to bring sustainability concepts to the classroom
By WUFT News on March 26th, 2013 | Last updated: March 30, 2013 at 2:15 pm
The University of Florida Fellows in Sustainability Prairie Project Workshop brings UF professors together to develop new courses and class material in an effort to introduce sustainability concepts into the university.
Tree allergy season ends with bang
By WUFT News on March 25th, 2013 | Last updated: April 22, 2013 at 1:41 pm
UF students react to allergy season.
Newberry high school team wins prize for environmental challenge
By Taylor Nones on March 22nd, 2013 | Last updated: March 22, 2013 at 5:43 pm
Newberry High School wins $15,000 prize for first place win in the Lexus Eco Challenge. The money will be split up between the students, their school and their adviser.
Recent temperatures affect peach and other fruit harvest this winter
By Audreyanna Loguerre and Kylie Lacusky on March 15th, 2013 | Last updated: March 15, 2013 at 7:05 pm
The recent temperatures have made it hard for local farmers to harvest peaches and other fruit this winter. Up-and-down temperature patterns can be dangerous for peaches and blueberries.
