Monthly Archives: April 2016

Oil Spill Science: Five years later, what have we learned?

Posted on April 22, 2016 by John

The Deepwater Horizon (DWH) oil spill occurred about 50 miles offshore of Louisiana in April 2010. Approximately 172 million gallons of oil entered the Gulf of Mexico. Five years after the incident, locals and tourists still have questions. This article … Continue reading →

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Nature Tourism in the Panhandle – Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) – Okaloosa County

Posted on April 22, 2016 by John

ALL PHOTOS: MOLLY O’CONNOR   As many of you already know each month we have posted articles about nature tourism locations along the Intracoastal Waterway in the Florida Panhandle. This month we visit coastal Okaloosa County. For years’ tourists have … Continue reading →

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Searching for Diamondback Terrapins in Alabama

Posted on April 22, 2016 by John

Many folks are putting together a “bucket list” of things they would like to do or see before they can no longer do them. For many interested in natural resources there are certain national parks and scenic places they would like to … Continue reading →

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Remember Safety when at the Beach!!

Posted on April 8, 2016 by John

The sugary white sands along the Panhandle, attract millions of visitors to our area throughout the year. It is important for locals and visitors to understand and consider the following tips for safety at the beach. The danger of rip … Continue reading →

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Water Conservation in the Landscape

Posted on April 8, 2016 by John

  Early spring is a great time of year to reevaluate your lawn and landscape water needs. University of Florida studies have shown that in homes utilizing automatic sprinkler systems, 50% of total home water consumption in the summer comes … Continue reading →

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Discover the Beauty and Role of Native Aquatic Plants – in Your Own Pond

Posted on April 8, 2016 by John

This is the time of year when gardens burst forth with lush green growth and colorful flowers.  With a little planning and management, your backyard pond can also put on the same show each year and fight unwanted pond weeds … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Gopher Tortoise Day – April 10

Posted on April 8, 2016 by John

The state of Florida has designated Sunday April 10 as “Gopher Tortoise Day”.  The objective is to bring awareness to this declining species and, hopefully, an interest in protecting it.   During his travels across the southeast in the late … Continue reading →

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