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City staff have worked with botanists to select the tree species best fit to survive in Gainesville.
Read More »Gainesville’s Edible Groves Project Is Underway
High Springs Uses State Partnership To Ditch Septic Tanks And Strive For Cleaner Springs
High Springs works to minimize wastewater through the implementation of septic tanks in the community.
Read More »Plan To Restore Springs In The Santa Fe River Shows A Promising But Challenging Year Ahead
Florida Springs Institute announced a three-year plan to restore and improve water conditions in Santa Fe Springs. The project includes plans to implement carrying capacities, reduce groundwater pumping, and decrease nitrogen nitrate concentration in the springs.
Read More »Florida Plant Nursery Businesses Grow During Stifling Pandemic
According to Riley Blitch, Garden Gate Nursery’s owner, revenue increased 28% since last year. He’s used that money to do things he said he wouldn’t have been able to otherwise.
Read More »‘Lovable Lichens’: UF Scientists Discuss Local Fungi, Zombie Ants And More
João Araújo and other experts will discuss zombie ants and more fungi-related topics at the Florida Museum’s virtual “Mushrooms with the Museum” event on Sunday.
Read More »Black Communities Concerned About Pending Alachua County Commission Decision On New Archer Solar Farm
Archer residents in historically Black farming communities are speaking out against the proposal to build a solar farm along Southwest County Road 346. The plan — from Gainesville Regional Utilities and Origis Energy — intends to bring Gainesville closer to its goal of moving toward 100% renewable energy by 2045.
Read More »Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission Tightens Restrictions On Non-Native Reptiles
Commercial breeding of tegus and green iguanas will not be immediately banned but phased out until June 30, 2024.
Read More »Gainesville Urban Management Plan Aims To Set Forest Regulation And To Represent The Entire Community
The urban management plan includes seven public policy action items aimed at proposing land development code amendments.
Read More »Oakmont Neighborhood Will Soon Have A 46-Acre Tortoise Reserve
The new reserve includes a two-mile walking trail, a bike rack and informational signage describing the local flora and fauna. ICI Homes plans to open the site on May 23.
Read More »Water Board Approves Pumping Ginnie Springs Water To Benefit Nestle
In the face of stark local environmental opposition, a state water board on Tuesday unanimously approved “with protest” about 1 million gallons daily for Nestle's bottled water business from one of the treasured natural springs along the Santa Fe River in north central Florida.
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