Florida-Friendly Plants for Stormwater Pond Shorelines by Gail Hansen, Shangchun Hu

“…For example, water depth sometimes fluctuates widely, creating wet and dry conditions. Water quality varies with rainfall and fertilizer inputs. …”
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Ecological Influences on Coastal Finfish Recruitment by Gabrielle Love, Anna Braswell, Angela B. Collins, Edward Camp

“…Understanding recruitment and how it is affected by ecological influences is important for considering the potential effects of ongoing climate change, as well as restoration and management of water quality and habitat. This publication provides background information useful to anyone interested in understanding more about factors affecting fish populations and should be especially useful to Extension agents and management agency personnel who would like an overview of these topics before engaging with stakeholders. …”
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Floridians’ Engagement in Landscape Best Practices to Protect Water Resources: Information from a 2018 Survey by Laura A. Sanagorski Warner, Esen Momol, Claire Lewis, Tom Wichman, Wendy Wilber, A.J. Reisinger

“…To guide programs in Florida’s managed landscapes, especially pertaining to water quality and conservation, faculty from the UF/IFAS Center for Landscape Conservation and Ecology conduct an annual statewide survey. …”
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Application of Improved Graph Theory in Planning of River and Lake System Connection by JIANG Yu, ZHANG Qionghai, YAN Meng

“…This paper first analyzes the river system characteristics,hydrodynamic conditions,and status quo of water environment in the tidal river network area.On this basis,a preliminary connection scheme is then drawn up by the concept of connectivity in the graph theory based on “flow resistance” and the connectivity diagnosis and optimization method of river systems based on the “shortest path” idea.The scheme is further refined by a one-dimensional hydrodynamic mathematical water quality model.The results reveal that the scheme of minimum resistance connection by the graph theory is the optimal scheme of structural connectivity,and the problem of connection failure caused by the sluice control mode is solved after the scheme is refined by the mathematical model.This method can quickly diagnose the structural connectivity of river and lake systems,enrich the diagnostic means of river and lake connectivity,and provide a reference for the planning of river system connectivity in the tidal river network area of the Pearl River Delta.…”
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Effect of Adding the White Legged Shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) on Growth and Survival of Tiger Shrimp (Penaeus monodon) in Intensive Farming by . Tarsim

“…No adding effects were found on the water quality parameters. The results indicate that, at densities tested, white legged shrimp addition to the intensive farming of tiger shrimp polyculture is viable as species increase crop production Key words: Penaeus vannamei, P. monodon, growth, survival, polyculture …”
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Culture Techniques of Moina: The Ideal Daphnia for Feeding Freshwater Fish Fry by R.W. Rottmann, J. Scott Graves, Craig Watson, Roy Yanong

“…Detailed procedures for the culture of Moina, including container specifications, water quality management, aeration, feeding, and harvesting techniques, are provided. …”
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A New Database on Trait-Based Selection of Stormwater Pond Plants by Gisele P. Nighswander, Mary E. Szoka, Kayla M. Hess, Eban Z. Bean, Gail Hansen, Basil V. Iannone

“… Stormwater ponds play critical roles for flood control and water quality treatment, and they can provide ecological services to communities. …”
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What Else Can Surface Water Buffer Systems Do?—Exploring Multiple Ecosystem Services by Lei Wu, Rafael R. Muñoz-Carpena, Yuncong Li

“… As society confronts the consequences of global warming, deteriorating water quality, and impoverished biodiversity, there is a growing urgency to develop and expand water buffers' multifunctional ecosystem services. …”
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Giant Burrowing Mayfly (suggested common name) Hexagenia limbata (Serville 1829) (Insecta: Ephemeroptera: Ephemeroidea: Ephemeridae) by Alexander Benjamin Orfinger, Andrea Lucky

“… The giant burrowing mayfly, Hexagenia limbata (Serville, 1829) (Figure 1) is one of the most widespread mayflies in North America and is well known for its importance in ecosystem health and water quality monitoring. The mayflies (order Ephemeroptera) are an ancient lineage of aquatic insects originating more than 300 million years ago (Merritt and Cummins 2008). …”
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Culture Techniques of Moina: The Ideal Daphnia for Feeding Freshwater Fish Fry by R.W. Rottmann, J. Scott Graves, Craig Watson, Roy Yanong

“…Detailed procedures for the culture of Moina, including container specifications, water quality management, aeration, feeding, and harvesting techniques, are provided. …”
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Controlled-Release Fertilizers for Florida Citrus Production by Tom Obreza, Bob Rouse

“… In the new age of Florida citrus production, Best Management Practices to protect water quality are being considered across the state. …”
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Florida Wetlands: Extension Web Site by Mark Clark

“…All play a vital role in flood protection, water quality and wildlife habitat. The Florida Wetlands Extension web site is designed to provide you with a better understanding of wetlands and wetland-related issues in Florida where these ecosystems are such a prominent feature. …”
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Giant Burrowing Mayfly (suggested common name) Hexagenia limbata (Serville 1829) (Insecta: Ephemeroptera: Ephemeroidea: Ephemeridae) by Alexander Benjamin Orfinger, Andrea Lucky

“… The giant burrowing mayfly, Hexagenia limbata (Serville, 1829) (Figure 1) is one of the most widespread mayflies in North America and is well known for its importance in ecosystem health and water quality monitoring. The mayflies (order Ephemeroptera) are an ancient lineage of aquatic insects originating more than 300 million years ago (Merritt and Cummins 2008). …”
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A New Database on Trait-Based Selection of Stormwater Pond Plants by Gisele P. Nighswander, Mary E. Szoka, Kayla M. Hess, Eban Z. Bean, Gail Hansen, Basil V. Iannone

“… Stormwater ponds play critical roles for flood control and water quality treatment, and they can provide ecological services to communities. …”
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Climate-based Management to Reduce Nitrate Leaching from Dairies in the Suwannee River Basin by Victor E. Cabrera, Norman E. Breuer, Peter E. Hildebrand, Clyde Fraisse

“…Dairies face increased regulation because of social pressure, while larger herds attract the attention of neighbors and activists concerned with odors, flies, and especially, potential leaching of nutrients that might influence water quality (Giesy et al., 2003). his document is IFAS Circular 1464, one of a series of the Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Vegetative Filter Strips—A Best Management Practice for Controlling Nonpoint Source Pollution by Lei Wu, Rafael Muñoz-Carpena, Yuncong Li

“…As awareness of agricultural sources of water pollution has grown, Best Management Practices (BMPs) have been specifically designed to address agricultural water pollutants and protect water quality. This 4-page fact sheet introduces one of the BMPs, Vegetative Filter Strips (VFSs), which efficiently control nonpoint pollution such as sediments, nutrients, and pesticides. …”
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Research Progress on Landscape Pattern and Its Impacts on Water Environment and Water Ecology of Rivers and Lakes by FANG Shenguang, JIANG Peixuan

“…Landscape pattern makes great influence on the water environment and water ecology of rivers and lakes.In recent years,it is a hot research direction for ecological assessment and restoration of rivers and lakes to reflect the environment and ecological process of rivers and lakes through analysis and research of the landscape pattern at different scales.Meanwhile,the rapid development of 3S technology provides a broad platform for the research and application of landscape pattern,making the analysis of landscape pattern under multi-space-time and multi-scale simpler and more effective.This paper summarizes the research progress of current landscape pattern,reviews its impact on hydrological process,water quality,aquatic organisms and riparian zone,expounds the research methods and results for recent years,further summarizes the similar scientific research achievements by taking the Pearl River Basin as an example for reference,and finally proposes the research prospects.…”
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Stewardship Ecosystem Services Study: Carbon Stores on Florida Forest Stewardship Program Lands by Nilesh Timilsina, Francisco J. Escobedo, Alison E. Adams, Sonia Delphin

“…Ecosystem services are benefits from nature that are directly enjoyed, consumed, or used by humans, such as water quality improvement or protection, recreation, biodiversity, and even timber. …”
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Comprehensive assessment of physicochemical quality, heavy metals, and ecological risks in the Someshwari river water, Netrokona, Bangladesh by Rima Sarker, Md. Sirajul Islam, Md. Humayun Kabir, Shahrina Sultana, Nowara Tamanna Meghla, Mir Md. Mozammal Hoque, Tanmoy Roy Tusher

“…In summary, the results of this investigation suggest that the water quality in the designated area is suitable for various uses. …”
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Analysis on Bacterial Community of <i>Noctiluca scintillans</i> Algal Blooms Near Pingtan Island, China by Yunguang Liu, Yutong Zhang, Haiyan Yao, Zewen Zheng, Wenbo Zhao, Gang Lin

“…The outbreak of <i>N. scintillans</i> red tide significantly impacted the water quality and bacterial community structure in the affected sea area. …”
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