Search results for: “Endangered Species”
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Celebrating Earth Day: A Note of Gratitude from IDEAS For Us and Fleet Farming
Earth Day is upon us! Earth Day approaches, IDEAS For Us and Fleet Farming extend a heartfelt thank you to our dedicated community of environmental advocates. Since its inception in 1970, Earth Day has stood as a beacon of hope and action for environmental stewardship worldwide. Together, we’ve transformed local landscapes and empowered individuals to…
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Environmental Education Games: Eco-Trivia!
Environmental Education is Fun Recently, IDEAS For Us hosted a rousing round of Eco-Trivia in partnership with Orlando Science Center at Ivanhoe Park Brewery. Our environmental education questions, generated by our team of scientists, educators, and pop-culture consumers, challenged even Orlando’s eco-elite. Trivia games about the environment are increasingly popular. These games educate players about…
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St. Johns River: Water Management Spotlight
The longest river that begins and ends within the state of Florida is the St. Johns. Originating at Blue Cypress Lake, the St. Johns River meanders over 300 miles north to its terminus in the Atlantic Ocean near Jacksonville.1,2 At its southern end, the river is shallow and marsh-like, scarcely navigable by boat. As it works…
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Start Your Own Nonprofit Organization
Are you looking for a way to spread awareness and protect the environment? If so, there’s no better way to do than to start your own nonprofit environmental organization. A non-profit organization is a special type of business that is exempt from paying taxes by the IRS. The reason for this is because the entire…
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Cropland Relocation May Reverse CO2 Emissions
The agricultural-food system (agri-food for short) has become a dominating industry for the human species. About 38% of the Earth’s land surface used for crops and pastures for cattle. Unsurprisingly, this has created some serious environmental implications that we should all be aware of (United Nations, 2020). According to a 2019 study from the Food…
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Orchid Delirium and Conservation
Orchid Delirium and Conservation Orchid Delirium and Conservation. Why are Florida orchids so special? Florida is an incredibly bio-diverse state that is capable of fostering all sorts of life sufficiently. Florida’s original native orchid population has been destroyed through the encroachment of civilization. It’s hard to believe that there was once a time where these now…
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Biden’s $1.1 B Everglades Restoration Plan
The Florida Everglades, a vast ecosystem that nearly covered 11,000 square miles1 of Southern Florida, was given another chance when the Biden administration granted $1.1 billion of a $14 billion bipartisan infrastructure bill 7 towards its restoration. At over a billion dollars, it is the largest single investment in the Everglades7. This funding is part…
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10 Edible Invasive in Florida
10 Edible Invasive in Florida 10 Edible invasive in Florida. Invasive plants are one of the main reasons biodiversity in Florida is on a steady decline. These invasive species are often able to outcompete native plants, animals, and even insects for essential resources whether that is food, shelter, or other basic needs. Biodiversity refers to…
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The Ecology of the Orlando Wetlands
The ecology of Orlando is vast and intertwined in a very fragile manner. Just outside of Orlando, Florida lies 1,650 acres of land dedicated to hiking, biking, wildlife viewing, and most importantly advanced water treatment. The regular visitor may be surprised to know the Orlando Wetlands is one aspect of City of Orlando’s elaborate water…
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Are Florida Manatees in Danger of Extinction?
Are Florida Manatees in Danger of Extinction? Manatee extinction is a hot topic of discussion in Florida. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recorded 819 manatee deaths from January 1, 2021 to June 25, 2021,1 182 more deaths than recorded in total in 2020 (637 deaths).2 The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)…
