Tag Archives: environmental issues

The Plight of Bees

A new article from National Geographic details what’s happening with bees in Hawaii, which may be a preview of things to come for other areas. For the First Time, Bees Declared Endangered in the U.S.

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The Importance of Aquifers

National Geographic has posted an article about the draining of aquifers in the American West.  The Mobile Irrigation Labs exist to prevent things like this from happening in Florida. If You Think the Water Crisis Can’t Get Worse, Wait Until the … Continue reading

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Soil and Water Gazetteer June 2013

North Belle Meade Restoration Area Project Restoring historic flowways is an important goal in the Northern Golden Gate Estates and North Belle Meade area.  The benefits to a healthy ecosystem and the species that depend on it (including humans) could be considerable. June 2013 Gazetteer … Continue reading

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Soil and Water Gazetteer May 2013

Big Cypress Basin Freshwater ecosystems serve many functions for man and nature.  In Collier County, we need to consider how any changes to the landscape will affect our watershed. May 2013 Gazetteer (PDF, 330 KB)

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Soil and Water Gazetteer April 2013

Fire Ecology What is fire’s role in the environment?  How can humans respect and promote that role?  This month’s gazetteer looks at this amazing part of natural and human environments. April 2013 Gazetteer (PDF, 365 KB)

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