Aired on WUFT November 12, 2009 Honey Bees In Trouble
Category: Video
Artificial Reef Construction
In an effort to increase fish populations off the coast of Tampa/St. Pete in Florida, city leaders have supported taking old concrete construction material from builders to create artificial reefs. Donna Green-Townsend looks at the program’s success.
Citrus Conversion to SW Florida 3 part series (March, 1990)
Citrus Conversion to SW Florida Part 1 Several devastating freezes in recent decades have forced Florida’s citrus industry to move to warmer areas of the state. The move to SW Florida has brought with it new challenges. Citrus growers are learning to adjust to stricter water regulations. They’re also facing the challenge of how … Continue reading Citrus Conversion to SW Florida 3 part series (March, 1990)
Bat Dilemma at UF
Lake Alice on the University of Florida campus presently serves as home to a number of species of fish and wildlife, including bats. UF has two bat houses directly across from Lake Alice on Museum Road. In a feature originally produced and aired in 1990 on public television statewide, Donna Green-Townsend shares how the … Continue reading Bat Dilemma at UF
Wildlife Rehabilitation
When domestic animals such as dogs and cats get sick, there’s usually a pet owner around to foot the bill for the medical expenses and care for the pet once it goes home. But when wild species get sick or injured, who handles their medical care? Donna Green-Townsend reports on a unique cooperative effort between … Continue reading Wildlife Rehabilitation