Category Archives: Florida Master Naturalist

The Once Mightier Ochlockonee, Dismembered by Sea Level Rise

Posted on October 22, 2016 by John

What do the Ochlockonee and Aucilla rivers have in common? Not much, it would seem, beyond the fact that both have headwaters in Georgia and flow through Florida to the Gulf of Mexico. These two rivers do share the distinction … Continue reading →

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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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From Fear to Fascination: White Sharks in the Panhandle

Posted on February 12, 2016 by John

From Fear to Fascination: White Sharks in the Florida Panhandle UF/IFAS Extension – Florida Sea Grant  By Rick O’Connor (Escambia County) and L. Scott Jackson (Bay County) Recently, I was walking on our local Gulf fishing pier checking fishing line … Continue reading →

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Florida Master Naturalist projects impact local communities

Posted on February 5, 2016 by John

The Florida Master Naturalist Program is a 40-hour experiential learning course offered by UF IFAS Extension. While we spend time in class with presentations, by far everyone’s favorite aspects of the course are field trips and “project day.” As part … Continue reading →

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Panhandle Florida Master Naturalist graduates opt to use living shorelines to enhance habitat and protect their coastal properties.

Posted on January 19, 2016 by John

The mission of the Florida Master Naturalist program (FMNP) is to promote awareness, understanding and respect of Florida’s natural environment. FMNP graduates, Paul Bennett and Charlie Lurton have both worked diligently through the permitting process to place living shorelines consisting of … Continue reading →

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