Conservation and Sustainable Use of Freshwater
and Terrestrial Natural Resources and Ecosystems
Global Situation: Natural resources (water, flora, and fauna) contribute significantly to the Florida economy and are important components of the quality of life for many residents and tourists. At least half of the respondents to a 1999 survey indicated that prevention of water pollution (72%), protecting the marine environment (64%), and conservation of wildlife habitat and endangered species (50%) were "high priority" educational program needs for their communities. And yet, many issues threaten these valuable assets. Florida ranks third among states in the number of plants and animals federally listed as being in danger of becoming extinct, and half of all Florida's non-marine vertebrates are declining in number. Problems caused by invasive, non-native species in Florida also rank as some of the most severe in the country and threaten wildlife, habitats, and ecosystems. Florida is also one of the most rapidly growing states in the country and expanding agriculture and urbanization contribute unique challenges to natural resource conservation and ecosystem function.
Global Rationale: The objectives of UF/IFAS Extension activities and programs are intended to promote the continued existence, function, and sustainable use of Florida's natural resources for the benefit of Florida both today and in the future. These objectives are met by providing science-based information to persons that:1) develop policies that affect natural resources in Florida, 2) implement education, management, conservation, and restoration actions that influence natural resources and ecosystems in Florida, and 3) consume, enjoy, or otherwise benefit from the existence of natural resources and functional ecosystems in Florida.
EDIS Publications
Bielinski M. Santos, Teresa P. Salame-Donoso, Craig D. Stanley, Alicia J. Whidden, Crystal A. Snodgrass, and Mary B. Henry. 2010. Cultural Practices for Vegetables and Small Fruit Crops Using Kaolin Clay to Reduce Sprinkler Irrigation for Strawberry Transplant Establishment. HS1188. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HS118.
G. A. Clark, C.D. Stanley, F. Z. Zazueta, E. E. Albregts. Farm Ponds in Florida Irrigation Systems. AE143. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AE143.
C.D. Stanley, R.A. Clarke, B.L. McNeal, and B.W. Macleod. Impact of Agricultural Land Use on Nitrate Levels in Lake Manatee, Florida. SS428 http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS428.
C.D. Stanley and B.K. Harbaugh. Potted Poinsettia Production: Irrigation and Water Quality. SS431 http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS431
C.D. Stanley and G.A. Clark. Water Requirements for Drip-Irrigated Tomato Production in Southwest Florida. SS432 http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS432
Global Situation: Natural resources (water, flora, and fauna) contribute significantly to the Florida economy and are important components of the quality of life for many residents and tourists. At least half of the respondents to a 1999 survey indicated that prevention of water pollution (72%), protecting the marine environment (64%), and conservation of wildlife habitat and endangered species (50%) were "high priority" educational program needs for their communities. And yet, many issues threaten these valuable assets. Florida ranks third among states in the number of plants and animals federally listed as being in danger of becoming extinct, and half of all Florida's non-marine vertebrates are declining in number. Problems caused by invasive, non-native species in Florida also rank as some of the most severe in the country and threaten wildlife, habitats, and ecosystems. Florida is also one of the most rapidly growing states in the country and expanding agriculture and urbanization contribute unique challenges to natural resource conservation and ecosystem function.
Global Rationale: The objectives of UF/IFAS Extension activities and programs are intended to promote the continued existence, function, and sustainable use of Florida's natural resources for the benefit of Florida both today and in the future. These objectives are met by providing science-based information to persons that:1) develop policies that affect natural resources in Florida, 2) implement education, management, conservation, and restoration actions that influence natural resources and ecosystems in Florida, and 3) consume, enjoy, or otherwise benefit from the existence of natural resources and functional ecosystems in Florida.
EDIS Publications
Bielinski M. Santos, Teresa P. Salame-Donoso, Craig D. Stanley, Alicia J. Whidden, Crystal A. Snodgrass, and Mary B. Henry. 2010. Cultural Practices for Vegetables and Small Fruit Crops Using Kaolin Clay to Reduce Sprinkler Irrigation for Strawberry Transplant Establishment. HS1188. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HS118.
G. A. Clark, C.D. Stanley, F. Z. Zazueta, E. E. Albregts. Farm Ponds in Florida Irrigation Systems. AE143. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AE143.
C.D. Stanley, R.A. Clarke, B.L. McNeal, and B.W. Macleod. Impact of Agricultural Land Use on Nitrate Levels in Lake Manatee, Florida. SS428 http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS428.
C.D. Stanley and B.K. Harbaugh. Potted Poinsettia Production: Irrigation and Water Quality. SS431 http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS431
C.D. Stanley and G.A. Clark. Water Requirements for Drip-Irrigated Tomato Production in Southwest Florida. SS432 http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS432
