Donna Green-Townsend
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Aired on WUFT on June 14th, 2010 No one is watching the traveling oil plumes in the Gulf of Mexico more than David Godfrey. Godfrey is the Executive Director of the Caribbean Conservation Corporation, which next week will change its name to “The Sea Turtle Conservancy”. This not-for-profit organization is continuing the turtle research and … Continue reading Sea Turtle Nesting Season Prompts Quick Response In Light Of BP Oil Spill (06/14/2010)
Originally aired on WUFT on June 8th, 2010 Jean-Michel Cousteau has spent his entire life either on the ocean or educating the public about protecting the ocean. Jean-Michel is the eldest son of the late Jacques Cousteau who will forever be remembered as an ambassador of the sea. Jean-Michel spent much of his life traveling aboard … Continue reading Jean-Michel Cousteau Gives His Perspective On The BP Oil Spill’s Effects On The Future Of The Gulf
Aired on WUFT on May 27th, 2010 Florida CFO Alex Sink wants people to know that Florida’s beaches are beautiful, the fish are biting and the only oil on the state’s beaches is suntan oil. Sink is worried that all the coverage on the oil spill has caused people to make vacation reservations elsewhere. Sink, … Continue reading Florida CFO Alex Sink Weighs In On Oil Spill, Negative Publicity and Tourism Dilemma
Aired on WUFT on May 14th, 2010 Alachua County Animal Services is holding a “Spring Cleaning “ adoption event on Saturday (May 15th) from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at their headquarters on Northeast 53rd Avenue in Gainesville. The afternoon event will feature a variety of vendors and educational materials as well as food and … Continue reading It’s ‘Spring Cleaning’ Time At Alachua County Animal Services (05/14/2010)
Aired on WUFT on May 12th, 2010 Area residents are being encouraged to contribute needed items for oil cleanup. The Wild Iris Bookstore has agreed to be a drop-off point through Monday morning (May 17th) for items ranging from toothbrushes to towels and shovels. This effort came about when a Gainesville writer met up with … Continue reading Wild Iris Books Offers Its Store As Dropoff Point For Oil Cleanup Supplies (05/12/2010)
Aired on WUFT on May 11th, 2010 The University of Florida held a dedication ceremony on Tuesday (May 11th) afternoon for the new Biomedical Sciences Building on campus. Donna Green-Townsend has more on what this new medical facility is expected to offer to researchers.
Lou Young has been a top reporter for WCBS-TV in New York City since 1994. Has won 8 Emmy Awards, and most recently received an Emmy in the Spot News category for his coverage of the Bronx Zoo Skyfari Rescue. He also has been honored with awards from the Associated Press, United Press International, Radio-Television … Continue reading WCBS-TV Reporter and UF Alumnus of Distinction Reflects On Covering 9/11 Attacks
Aired on WUFT on March 10, 2010 Chile’s president is urging citizens along the coast of his country to move quickly to higher ground following five strongly felt aftershocks, including the biggest since last month’s eight-point-eight magnitude quake. A University of Florida geophysics professor is anxious to get to the Chile earthquake zone. Professor Ray … Continue reading UF Geophysics Professor Plans Scientific Trip To Chile’s Earthquake Zone (03/10/2010)
Aired on WUFT on March 8th, 2010 What started out as a science fair project for an Oak Hall High School student in Gainesville has turned into a “real life” energy strategy. Oak Hall Senior Erich Christian’s creation of a biodiesel facility which turns cooking grease into fuel has even gotten the attention of Republican … Continue reading Oak Hall Senior Takes His Biodiesel Project Concept Before A Senate Committee In Tallahassee (03/08/2010)
Aired on WUFT on February 11th, 2010 The Senate Select Committee on Florida’s Inland Water Resources will hold a public hearing tomorrow morning from 8:30 to 10:30 at the Quality Inn Riverfront Hotel in Palatka. People are encouraged to attend to give their points of view on what are the best ways to protect all … Continue reading Senate Public Hearing and River Rally Coincide To Bring Attention To North Central Florida Springs, Rivers And Water Resources (02/11/2010)