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Bradley Marshall, of the environmental group Earthjustice, said what happened at the Mosaic plant just proves mining for phosphate is bad for the environment.
Read More »Concerns Continue Over Polk County Phosphate Sinkhole
Alachua County Investigates Oil Spill in Duckpond
Alachua County is investigating the cause of an oil spill in Duck Pond that has kept ducks, swan and other waterfowl away.
Read More »Manatees Stranded At Crystal River Rescued
Seven manatees stranded in a Crystal River golf course pond after Hurricane Hermine were rescued and released Thursday.
Read More »Citrus Disease Still Harms Industry Despite New Findings
New procedures are being implemented to combat greening, a serious citrus disease that affects crops worldwide. The disease is particularly detrimental in Florida, as the state’s citrus industry has an estimated worth $10.9 billion, according to the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences’ website. According to Tom …
Read More »What Are Those Purple Boxes In Florida’s Trees? They’re Helping To Fight Off Deadly Beetles
The USDA is increasing its effort against infestations of the emerald ash borer, an invasive beetle native to eastern Asia which has diminished ash tree populations throughout the United States.
Read More »Want To Use Your Own Solar Power In Alachua? The City Says Pay Up
The city will charge a $10 monthly fee to customers benefitting from a kilowatt increase.
Read More »Fla. Looks To Protect Islands For Birds, Citrus County Caves For Bats
The boundaries are called Critical Wildlife Areas, or CWAs, which are meant to protect wildlife during critical points in their life, such when baby birds are being raised in nests.
Read More »Ocala Forest Begins $800K Project To Help Wildlife, Stop Wildfires
Hurricane Hermine pushed back the start date of a mowing project for the Ocala National Forest that is meant to reduce the risk of wildfires and improve the forest's health.
Read More »Florida Researchers Seek To Replace Harmful Pesticides With Bats
State specialists see bats, who can consume up to 1,000 insects in a single night, as an alternative tool to curb mosquito and agricultural pest populations.
Read More »Aggressive Treatment Of Invasive Plants Evokes Mixed Emotions In Lake Rousseau
A canopy of Hydrilla over the water creates a haven for fishermen and a hell for the ecosystem.
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