Natural Resources/Environmental Science
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The time following a disaster can be very confusing and overwhelming. McIntosh and Glynn Counties passed through both hurricanes in much better condition than some of our more western counties. We are very blessed for that and certainly need to take a moment and be thankful. However, damage still occurred, trees fell down, food was…
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What do we know, right now? There have been 16 reported cases of Dengue in Georgia. It is important to note that all of these cases are associated with travel and not from local mosquitos! However, there have been 7 cases reported in Florida that are from local infection. These have been located in Miami…
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This year we expect to see more frequent and intense storms. Any hurricane is scary and can cause significant damage. However, it only takes one to cause major harm to our city, homes, and potentially our lives. We want to be prepared for every hurricane this summer, here are some tips to help you get…
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People all over social media are buzzing about this 13-year cicada emergence! You see things like “invasion” and “America’s Cicada ‘apocalypse.’” Numbers are projected at millions or even trillions of bugs emerging. In 2024, we will see the emergence of both 13-year and 17-year cicadas in addition to the cicadas that emerge every year. For…
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As we enter the cold seasons, it can be stressful to prepare your gardens. This can be especially worrisome along the Georgia Coast as we prepare for warm winters but can experience unexpected frosts and freezes. The cooler temperatures today are certainly welcome after a blistering summer. However, you may have questions seeping in as…
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Late winter/early spring is an excellent time for land owners and managers to perform prescribed burns. But why would we do this? The US Forest Service lists several reasons to use Prescribed Fire as a land management tool: Who does this help? Historically, the Southeastern United States was predominantly Longleaf Pine ecosystems. This includes the…
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Did you know that you cannot put your plastic films in the regular recycling? Films such as grocery bags, newspaper bags, thin plastic wrapped around products purchased (such as toilet paper or paper towels), plastic cereal liners, and bags that zip closed. The great news is that you can still recycle these items! It will…
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You’ve used your pesticide or fertilizer and now it is time to throw it out. How though? You know that reasonably you shouldn’t just throw it away and dumping it would be bad for the plants and ground water. How do you get rid of these chemicals? Pesticide Manufacturers must put proper disposal information on…
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As we monitor for Tropical Storm Idalia, you should take precautions and prepare your household for extreme weather events. Please note: this blog post is being made at 1:50PM on 8-28-2023. There will be updates to the path of the storm that you should monitor through the National Weather Service. Sign up for CodeRED emergency…
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This August 18-19, you can participate in a citizen science project to help collect data on pollinators in the Southeast United States. Anyone can participate and it is designed for easy access. For the last several years, Georgia has been heading this data collection weekend. This year, we are excited to welcome North Carolina and…