Working In The Weeds

UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants
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Working In The Weeds

Working In The Weeds is a podcast by the University of Florida/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants. This podcast will connect scientists with stakeholders, clarify issues surrounding invasive plants, and highlight the research being conducted at the Center.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Herbicides 101: Let's Review and What's New...

    In this episode, set the stage for future conversations. First, we review how herbicides work and the registration process. Then, we introduce herbicide selectivity and resistance. Stay tuned as we continue to turn science into solutions! Helpful Resources ⁠Herbicides 101: What's the Deal with Aquatic Herbicides?⁠ ⁠⁠Silent Spring UF/IFAS CAIP Blog⁠ — Working In The Weeds is a podcast by the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠University of Florida/IFAS Center for Aquatics and Invasive Plants⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This series connects scientists with stakeholders to clarify and discuss issues surrounding aquatic and invasive plants, while also highlighting the research being conducted at the Center. Do you have topics or questions you would like us to discuss on this podcast? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠caip@ifas.ufl.edu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For more information and resources, visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow UF/IFAS CAIP on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    29 min

  2. 07/24/2024

    St. Johns River Restoration: A Tale on Turtles and Eelgrass

    This week we chat with Dan Kolterman, from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Aquatic Habitat Conservation and Restoration Section, about their efforts to restore natural areas in one of Florida's most iconic river systems. Helpful Resources FWC Aquatic Habitat Conservation and Restoration Section — Working In The Weeds is a podcast by the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠University of Florida/IFAS Center for Aquatics and Invasive Plants⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This series connects scientists with stakeholders to clarify and discuss issues surrounding aquatic and invasive plants, while also highlighting the research being conducted at the Center. Do you have topics or questions you would like us to discuss on this podcast? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠caip@ifas.ufl.edu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For more information and resources, visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow UF/IFAS CAIP on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    24 min

  3. 07/10/2024

    Crested Floating Heart Deep Dive

    Take a deep dive with us as we talk with CJ about crested floating heart! Learn how this invasive plant looks, spreads, and outcompetes native flora; disrupting biodiversity, flood control, and water quality. We discuss the challenges of managing this invasive in Florida's waters, and the current research being conducted on it here at the Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants. Helpful Resources Crested Floating Heart Plant Profile⁠ — Working In The Weeds is a podcast by the ⁠⁠⁠⁠University of Florida/IFAS Center for Aquatics and Invasive Plants⁠⁠⁠⁠. This series connects scientists with stakeholders to clarify and discuss issues surrounding aquatic and invasive plants, while also highlighting the research being conducted at the Center. Do you have topics or questions you would like us to discuss on this podcast? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠caip@ifas.ufl.edu⁠⁠⁠⁠. For more information and resources, visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow UF/IFAS CAIP on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠.

    30 min

  4. 06/26/2024

    New Zealand, New Solutions: Invasive Plants Abroad

    This week we sit down with Dr. Daniel Clements, a freshwater ecologist for the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research, to discuss plant management practices abroad and similarities between the invasive plants found in New Zealand and Florida. Helpful Resources NIWA Freshwater Research — Working In The Weeds is a podcast by the ⁠⁠⁠University of Florida/IFAS Center for Aquatics and Invasive Plants⁠⁠⁠. This series connects scientists with stakeholders to clarify and discuss issues surrounding aquatic and invasive plants, while also highlighting the research being conducted at the Center. Do you have topics or questions you would like us to discuss on this podcast? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠caip@ifas.ufl.edu⁠⁠⁠. For more information and resources, visit our ⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠. Follow UF/IFAS CAIP on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠.

    26 min

  5. 06/12/2024

    Lake Personalities: Lake Kissimmee

    To the east of Lake Wales lies Lake Kissimmee...This week we chat with Marty Mann, a biologist from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, to learn more about this system and its rich history! Helpful Resources Working in the Weeds ⁠⁠Lakes and Landscapes Episode⁠⁠ FWC What's Happening On My Lake ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠ — Working In The Weeds is a podcast by the ⁠⁠⁠⁠University of Florida/IFAS Center for Aquatics and Invasive Plants⁠⁠⁠⁠. This series connects scientists with stakeholders to clarify and discuss issues surrounding aquatic and invasive plants, while also highlighting the research being conducted at the Center. Do you have topics or questions you would like us to discuss on this podcast? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠caip@ifas.ufl.edu⁠⁠⁠⁠. For more information and resources, visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow UF/IFAS CAIP on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    30 min

  6. 05/29/2024

    Navigating Nuisance Natives: Eelgrass in Tennessee

    What happens when a native becomes a nuisance? This week we get to learn about eelgrass in Lake Guntersville with Troy Goldsby! Tune in to learn more about this plant in the Tennessee Valley... Helpful Resources: Eelgrass Plant Profile — Working In The Weeds is a podcast by the ⁠⁠University of Florida/IFAS Center for Aquatics and Invasive Plants⁠⁠. This series connects scientists with stakeholders to clarify and discuss issues surrounding aquatic and invasive plants, while also highlighting the research being conducted at the Center. Do you have topics or questions you would like us to discuss on this podcast? Email us at ⁠⁠caip@ifas.ufl.edu⁠⁠. For more information and resources, visit our ⁠⁠website⁠⁠. Follow UF/IFAS CAIP on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠LinkedIn⁠.

    30 min

  7. 05/15/2024

    Old World Climbing Fern Deep Dive

    What has up to 28,000 spores on a single leaflet and rhizomes that form dense, wiry, brown mats? Old world climbing fern, of course! Listen to this plant deep dive to learn about the tremendous impact this invasive plant has on Florida's natural areas. Helpful Resources Old World Climbing Fern Plant Profile UF/IFAS Assessment EDDMapS Old World Climbing Fern AskIFAS — Working In The Weeds is a podcast by the ⁠University of Florida/IFAS Center for Aquatics and Invasive Plants⁠. This series connects scientists with stakeholders to clarify and discuss issues surrounding aquatic and invasive plants, while also highlighting the research being conducted at the Center. Do you have topics or questions you would like us to discuss on this podcast? Email us at ⁠caip@ifas.ufl.edu⁠. For more information and resources, visit our ⁠website⁠. Follow UF/IFAS CAIP on ⁠Instagram⁠ and LinkedIn.

    26 min

  8. 05/01/2024

    What's a PULA? Changes Coming to Herbicide Use

    In this episode we discuss one of the biggest changes to pesticide use since the formation of the Environmental Protection Agency. Dr. Brett Bultemeier with the UF/IFAS Pesticide Information Office shares what Pesticide Use Limitation Areas mean when it comes to using pesticides in areas that have endangered species. Helpful Resources Bulletins Live! Two UF/IFAS PIO Blog: Do You Know Where to Find a PULA? EPA Workplan for ESA UF/IFAS PIO Website — Working In The Weeds is a podcast by the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠University of Florida/IFAS Center for Aquatics and Invasive Plants⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This series connects scientists with stakeholders to clarify and discuss issues surrounding aquatic and invasive plants, while also highlighting the research being conducted at the Center. Do you have topics or questions you would like us to discuss on this podcast? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠caip@ifas.ufl.edu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For more information and resources, visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow UF/IFAS CAIP on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    29 min
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Working In The Weeds is a podcast by the University of Florida/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants. This podcast will connect scientists with stakeholders, clarify issues surrounding invasive plants, and highlight the research being conducted at the Center.

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  • Creator
    UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    57
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants
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