Citizen Science
SJRWMD & Orange Audubon celebrate two years of Lake Apopka Ambassador program
The St. Johns River Water Management District is celebrating a two-year partnership with the Orange Audubon Society for the group’s volunteer work at the Lake Apopka North Shore and Wildlife…
Read MoreFLMS to Host Citizen Ponds Workshop
Citizen Scientists Managing Ponds WorkshopTuesday, August 30, 20225pm to 7pmHyatt Regency Coconut Point5001 Coconut Road, Bonita Springs, FloridaLight refreshments will be providedThis workshop is free to CAMS & citizens but advance registration…
Read MoreHelp FWC monitor freshwater turtle die-offs due to virus
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) continues to study a fatal virus infecting freshwater turtles statewide and is asking the public’s assistance in reporting sightings of sick, strangely…
Read MoreFWC thanks volunteers for helping with Lake O research project
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) thanks volunteers who helped remove invasive plants on Lake Okeechobee near Bird Island. Volunteers worked alongside FWC staff hand pulling Azolla pinnata,…
Read MoreUsing Citizen Science to Understand Marine Debris
Spring is here! As the temperatures increase and weather improves, many of us are drawn to the outdoors. But what if your trip to the beach could be more than…
Read MoreEPA Releases Updated Tool to Help Communities Protect Recreational Waters
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released an improved web-based app to help communities identify potential sources of pollution to recreational waters. This science-based and data-informed tool empowers communities and…
Read MoreHelp with skunk conservation; report sightings to the FWC
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has launched a new community science project aimed at learning more about Florida’s skunk populations. The Sunshine State is home to two…
Read MoreAward spotlights Orange Audubon Society for its volunteer work at Lake Apopka
The St. Johns River Water Management District has named central Florida’s Orange Audubon Society as this year’s recipient of the Bob Owens Award for Citizen Volunteer Service. The organization received…
Read MoreFLMS Announces Awards of Excellence
The FLMS Board of Directors is pleased to announce this year’s Awards of Excellence. Award recipients have been nominated by their peers and are outstanding in our field (literally and…
Read MoreLee County Hyacinth Control biologists explain nutrient levels in stormwater ponds to citizens
Featured in this article and video from NBC2 in Sarasota is FLMS Board member Ernesto Lasso de la Vega of the Lee County Hyacinth Control District. Lee County Hyacinth Control…
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