Home landscaping practices, such as fertilization and irrigation, can positively or negatively influence both water quality and quantity. Residents need to perceive that their landscape practices do influence both water quality and quantity in order to choose good...
The Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety (SCCAHS) explores and addresses the occupational safety and health needs of people working in agriculture, fishing, and forestry in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South...
The 2010 Deepwater Horizon, or BP, oil spill significantly impacted coastal communities along the Gulf Coast. From major fisheries closures to impeded summer tourist seasons, the spill caused major economic losses and subsequent social disruptions that tested...
The population in Florida is growing rapidly and projections show that this will continue over the next 50 years. It is estimated that Florida will have approximately 33.7 million residents by 2070, 14.9 million more people than in 2010. A growing population will...
Sustainable or “green” communities are being built across the globe, and one goal is to conserve urban biodiversity. Decisions made by policymakers/planners, developers, and homeowners interact in unique ways, affecting the functionality of any community. For example,...
Did you know that the Florida peach season is right around the corner, beginning in March? Did you even know that peaches grow in Florida? Many Floridians are uninformed about the Florida peach industry, however with marketing opportunities with the Florida Department...
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