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Floods

An overflow or inundation that comes from a river or other body of water and causes or threatens to cause property damage. [NALT] [AGROVOC]

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Oil Spills

An oil spill is the release of a liquid petroleum hydrocarbon into the coastal or marine environment due to human activity. [AGROVOC]

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Get Storm-Ready, during May 5-11 National Hurricane Preparedness Week

Maria Portelos-RometoMay 8th, 2024National Hurricane Preparedness Week runs May 5-11. So, let’s take this time to begin preparing for our annual hurricane season, which runs June 1 through Nov. 30. For many of us, preparing for a weather event can be time consuming and overwhelming. We can help. A great way to get ready is to break down […]

STEM TO STERN

cgoodingMarch 27th, 2024Organized and sponsored by Florida Sea Grant, the “Stem to Stern” workshop in November 2023 at the Emerald Coast Convention Center marked a significant gathering in marine conservation and management. This event drew together legal experts, representatives from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), local marine resource coordinators, law enforcement, and industry stakeholders […]

4-H Kids Learn Outdoor Skills in the Hunting Discipline

Gus KoernerJanuary 11th, 2024In Florida 4-H, there are five shooting sports disciplines: archery, rifle, shotgun, muzzleloading, and hunting. While all are popular among kids and families, the hunting discipline is the most varied. Kids love it because they learn useful, and sometimes somewhat dangerous, skills. Yes, dangerous! Dangerous Lessons The hunting discipline teaches outdoor skills other than the […]

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