Environment
To live in harmony with the Florida environment, we need to be aware of how our lives intersect with and affect it. We offer information about the animal and plant species that live here, as well as the coasts, estuaries, forests, swamps, lakes, hammocks, and wetlands that make our state unique, so you can enjoy--and help preserve--these treasures.
To find out what Extension services are available in your area or to get personal assistance, please contact your county Extension office.
Rip Currents: Don’t Panic!
Keeping a cool head can help you survive getting caught in one of these dangerous currents. More...
Identifying Poisonous Plants
Numerous people are injured each year by common poisonous plants--poison ivy, oak, and sumac. More...
Avoiding Mosquito Bites
Female mosquitoes need blood so their eggs can develop into offspring. Prevent them from feeding on you! More...
Alligator Safety
Wherever you are in Florida, alligators are usually nearby. Learn how to avoid dangerous encounters. More...
Bats in Florida
Bats--the only flying mammals--provide a valuable service by eating mosquitos and other night-flying insects. More...
Hiking Florida's Trails
Step off the beaten path! Explore the natural wonders of Florida's more than eighty distinct ecosystems. More...
General Resources
UF/IFAS Sites
- Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department
- Center for Aquatic & Invasive Plants
- Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
- Department of Statistics
- Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Entomology and Nematology Department
- Fishing for Success
- Florida Invasive Plant Education Initiative & Curriculum
- Florida Lakewatch
- Florida Master Naturalist Program
- Florida Natural Resources Leadership Institute
- Florida Sea Grant
- Florida Wetlands Extension
- Florida Wildlife Extension
- Living Green
- Mosquito Information
- Natural Areas Training Academy
- Pesticide Information Office
- School of Forest Resources and Conservation
- School of Natural Resources and Environment
- Soil and Water Science Department
- TAME Invasives Portal
UF/IFAS Publications
State & Federal Agencies
- Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
- USDA Forest Service
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS)
- U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
