The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is gathering information to improve identification of flood prone areas in Highlands County. The District will provide a virtual public comment now through Sept. 30, at WaterMatters.org/Floodplain for the public to view preliminary data for flood prone areas within the Jack Creek … [Read more...] about Public Invited to Help Identify Flood Prone Areas in the Jack Creek Watershed in Highlands County
Environmental, Parks, Agriculture
Conservation Foundation receives $15,000 donation in support of newest program offering
OSPREY, FL (August 9, 2022) Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast recently received a $15,000 donation to help fund their new Nature Interpretation program. The donation came from Rob Harlan and Susan Lowy Harlan, long-time supporters of Conservation Foundation and recipients of the organization’s 2021 Conservation Partner of the Year award. “The Harlans have had a … [Read more...] about Conservation Foundation receives $15,000 donation in support of newest program offering
Save the date for the annual Extension plant sale and open house
SARASOTA COUNTY – Circle Oct. 8 on your calendar, so you don’t miss a one-of-a-kind event featuring great plants for your landscape and information about Sarasota County Extension services. The 1th Annual Master Gardener Volunteer Plant Sale and EdFest is set for 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 08, at the UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County office and grounds, Twin Lakes Park, 6700 … [Read more...] about Save the date for the annual Extension plant sale and open house
Community Invited to Name Ibis at The Bay Park’s New Playground
Voting for top names is now available for the public contest SARASOTA, Fla. – August 02, 2022 – The Bay Park Conservancy invites the community to vote for their favorite set of names for the pair of larger-than-life Ibis that make up The Bay’s new artistic playspace. In July, The Bay Park Conservancy launched a public contest to name the pair of Ibis, which … [Read more...] about Community Invited to Name Ibis at The Bay Park’s New Playground
The Practical Resources To Electronic Waste Recycling
Let’s start with this insane fact: Only 2% of the world’s waste is recycled. In other words, for every object manufactured, 2% of it is regenerative, and the rest ends up in landfills, ground, and water. All electronic products no longer used are classified as electronic waste or e-waste. Computers, laptops, phones, and other devices, as well as those that are single-use and … [Read more...] about The Practical Resources To Electronic Waste Recycling