Search results for: “Habitat Conservation”
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Roaring Forward: The Florida Panther’s Path to Conservation Success
The Florida panther, a majestic and iconic species that wildlife enthusiasts and conservationists have long admired, faces the imminent threat of extinction, leaving a mere 100-180 individuals in the wild. In this article, we will explore why Florida panther conservation is crucial. We will highlight its unique ecology, the challenges it encounters, and the…
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Oyster Boys Conservation
This is the first episode in the relaunch of our official IDEAS For Us podcast! Oysters are a keystone species. They filter water at 50 gallons per day, they protect shorelines, and they provide habitat for a lot of juvenile species. They are powerhouses. Oyster Boys Conservation’s mission is to get “more of them boys…
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Overfishing, Conservation, Sustainability, & Farmed Fish
As with many other aspects of government policy, overfishing and other fishing-related environmental issues are a real problem. However, government intervention may not be the most effective solution. Surprisingly, it might be one of the main drivers of overfishing and other conservation and sustainability issues stemming from commercial fishing. Much like drone fishing, this…
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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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Split Oak Forest: The Fight for Conservation
Valerie Anderson, a geographical information science analyst, doesn’t have a favorite area of Split Oak Forest so much as a favorite time of year: fall. The season brings scores of purple flowers to the 1,700-acre nature preserve. Garberia, Vanillaleaf, Hairy Chaffhead, Slender Blazing Star. These are just a handful that capture her interest, not only…
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Conservation Now…There Is No Plan Bee
What Is Pollination? Pollination can be understood as a mutually beneficial process3. Simply put, pollinators are animals that transport pollen from one species of flower to the same species of another flower. This transfer of pollen between flowers allows for the reproduction of more flowers, ensuring new plants will soon grow. Not only do flowers benefit from…
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Table of Contents IDEAS For Us – Environmental Sustainability Professionals Show A to Z Topical Index A Alternative Energy Air Pollution Animal Conservation Agroforestry Adaptation Aquaculture Artificial Intelligence Access to Clean Water Awareness Campaigns Alternative Transportation B Biodiversity Biodegradable Carbon Footprint Climate Change Conservation Composting Clean Energy Circular Economy Community Gardens Corporate Sustainability C Carbon…
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Navigating Nature’s Challenges: Florida’s Triple Threat
Welcome back to the IDEAS For Us blog, where we explore pressing environmental issues and innovative solutions. This is a follow up post on the Top Environmental Issues in Florida. Today, we set our sights on the Sunshine State, dissecting the delicate balance between progress and preservation. Join us on a journey through Florida’s environmental…
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Restoring Our Planet: Innovative Strategies to Achieve SDG 15 Goals
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Ideas for Us: Tackling Land Degradation and Biodiversity Loss through SDG 15 Initiatives United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 15 calls for the protection, restoration, and sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, the sustainable management of forests, combating desertification, and halting and reversing land degradation and biodiversity loss. Ideas for Us, an environmental non-profit organization, actively…
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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…
