Literature Review Verifies Safety of Popular Repellent DEET, Counters Alarmist News Reports Re-Blogged from the University of Florida As summer continues, many Florida residents find themselves targeted by mosquitoes, biting flies and ticks – and a University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences entomologist says that when people reach for repellents, their first […]
2019 Lakeland Cardboard Boat Challenge
Join Us on October 5, 2019 for the Lakeland Cardboard Boat Challenge On-Site Built Registration 8 A.M. – 8:30 A.M. Cardboard Boat Building On-site 8:30 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. Pre-Built Registration 9:00 A.M. – 9:30 A.M. Race Starts at 10:00 am Purchase Tickets Here! This event helps raise awareness about our water resources and how […]
Proclaiming Lakes Appreciation Month
For Lakes Appreciation Month, Polk County and the Cities of Lakeland, Lake Wales, Haines City, and Lake Alfred recognized the importance of protecting our most valuable resource.
What is Florida LAKEWATCH?
From: https://ifas.ufl.edu/ Florida LAKEWATCH is a citizen volunteer lake monitoring program that facilitates “hands-on” citizen participation in the management of Florida lakes, rivers and coastal sites through monthly monitoring activities. Coordinated through the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences/SFRC Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, the program has been in existence since 1986. In […]
July is Lakes Appreciation Month
The North American Lakes Management Society launched Lake Awareness Week in 1998 to focus attention on lakes and reservoirs and their unique value, as well as the management issues they face. In 2003, Lake Awareness Week became Lakes Appreciation Month, held annually in July. Lakes Appreciation Month has helped raise awareness on lake issues and […]
Welcome Danny Kushmer
Danny Kushmer to become the Lakes Education Action Drive Executive Director June 28, 2019 Lakeland, Florida. After a brief absence from Polk County, Danny Kushmer, returns as executive director for the Lakes Education Action Drive (LE/AD) beginning July 1st. Danny replaces Tabitha Biehl who was recently promoted to Land and Natural Areas Manager with Polk […]
LE/AD Lake Appreciation Events
LE/AD Lake Appreciation Events There are over 550 lakes in Polk County and each one of them can use a little tender loving care. One way to start appreciating our lakes is to recognize July as Lakes Appreciation Month. WHAT IS LAKES APPRECIATION MONTH? Citizens are encouraged to enjoy their lakes and reservoirs throughout the […]
Lake Gwyn Wetland Restoration Project
The Polk County Parks & Natural Resources Division’s Water Resources section is responsible for managing the water quality of lakes and streams within unincorporated Polk County. In a county having over 550 named lakes and numerous rivers and streams, the challenges of maintaining water quality can be great, and the day-to-day operations might be considered […]
Cardboard Boat Challenge and Lakes Festival
13th Annual Lakeland Cardboard Boat Challenge and Lakes Festival on Lake Hollingsworth Lakes Education/Action Drive (LE/AD), in partnership with Lakeland Clean & Beautiful, the City of Lakeland and Lakeland Vision present Lakeland’s 13th Annual Cardboard Boat Challenge and Lakes Festival on Saturday, September 10, 2016, from 8:30 a.m. – noon at the Lake Hollingsworth boat […]
Trash Tells a Story
After a lake cleanup this weekend at Lake Eva, I couldn’t help stop thinking how did this trash get here! As a young girl, I will admit I was one of those people who loved mystery books, and often thought of being a detective. I must say though that I never really thought that a trash pickup on […]