I often hear people complain that this is only an issue in #Florida, but this is a powerful reminder: #invasivespecies are a GLOBAL threat.

Different place, same story....nutrients + invasives = ecosystem collapse if we don’t act early. 🌎🌿

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harm to #fish. But it’s not a complete fix - yet, highlighting the need for better #pollutionprevention & management.

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St. Johns River vegetation still feeling effects of Hurricane Irma River vegetation commonly called eel grass still has not recovered since the rising water levels caused by Hurricane Irma in 2017.

Native eelgrass still struggling to recover in the #StJohnsRiver after #HurricaneIrma in 2017.

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Just keep swimming…🐟💧

That’s the goal - for #fish, #wildlife, & the communities that depend on #cleanwater. Healthy #lakes, #springs, #rivers need thoughtful management.

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Today is #WorldWetlandsDay - a reminder that #wetlands are some of the hardest-working ecosystems on earth. They filter #pollution, absorb excess nutrients, reduce flooding, recharge #groundwater, & provide critical habitat for #wildlife.

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ecological threat into handcrafted products. A powerful example of #leadership driving environmental and economic change.

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These last few days in #Florida have been frigid for #fieldwork. 🥶 Unfortunately, #invasiveplants may slow down, but they don't stop growing.

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A little saltwater serenity while consulting on a freshwater project yesterday 🌊

Even when the work is inland, the coast is always a welcome reset. 💙

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2025 Was Another Exceptionally Hot Year

⚠️2025 is on track to be the second-hottest year on record. Warmer air means warmer water - changing #waterquality, stressing ecosystems, and allowing #invasivespecies to expand into new regions.

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#aquastemconsulting #environmentalconsulting #climatechange #publichealth

Dead in the Water: A look beneath the surface of Orlando's iconic swan program - Orlando Shine At the time of this story, an estimated 26 swans had died at Lake Eola Park, raising questions amongst residents about their care and the quality of their habitat. In our investigation of the recent a...

An update on the avian flu outbreak in the #swans of #LakeEola in #Orlando...

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Short cold spells aren’t control strategies. Early detection, rapid response, and long-term management still matter.

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We're out of the office this week attending the North American Lake Management Society Conference in Myrtle Beach, SC!

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🌿 When #invasivespecies move in, they push natives out.

#Hydrilla may look lush underwater, but it quickly replaces #eelgrass- a foundation of healthy #fish & #wildlife #habitat.

One invader can change an entire ecosystem.

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🌎💧 Happy #WorldTeachersDay!

At #AquaSTEMConsulting, we know every inspired young #scientist starts w/ a #teacher who made #science come alive! From ecology to real-world investigations, our #STEM outreach connects classrooms w/ the natural world.
🔬🌿
#environmentaleducation #STEAM #thankyouteachers

Certain communities of pond plants may increase greenhouse gases | Cornell Chronicle The findings could lead to aquatic plant management strategies that help mitigate the release of gases such as methane, carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide.

New Cornell Univ study: shallow #ponds w/ submerged + floating #plants show highest methane/CO2; floating mats can act like a lid. Management may curb emissions.

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#aquastemconsulting #aquaticplants #pondmanagement #climatechange #greenhousegas #environmentalscience

🌿✨ #Aquaticplants play a vital role in our #lakes - providing oxygen, shelter, and safe #habitat for juvenile #fish. 🐟💧 🌎💚

#aquastemconsulting #aquaticplantmanagement #cleanwater #lakeecology #lakemanagement #sustainability #momentofzen #florida

🌊💧 #NationalEstuariesWeek reminds us: where rivers meet the sea, #estuaries filter #water, store #carbon & shelter #wildlife. Protecting them means safeguarding our coasts, communities & future. 🌎🌱

"To live on the land, we must learn from the sea" -JD

#aquastemconsulting #estuariesweek #cleanwater

💧🌧️ This week is #StormwaterAwarenessWeek! When it rains, it drains straight into our #lakes, #rivers & #springs. Keep fertilizer, oil & litter out of storm drains to protect #cleanwater. 🌿🐟
#aquastemconsulting #environmentalconsulting #stormwater #stormwatermanagement #onlyraindownthedrain

Working with clients in south #Florida this week! Properly maintaining #ponds and #lakes in #golf course communities is important for protecting turf, #waterquality, and #propertyvalues. 💙⛳️

#aquastemconsulting #environmentalconsulting #lakemanagement

🌍💧 #WorldWaterMonitoringDay reminds us that healthy waterways rely on good #science. At AquaSTEM Consulting, we study springs, lakes, rivers, estuaries & caves to guide smart management & protect the waters that sustain life. 🌱🐟

#aquastemconsulting #waterquality #conservation #cleanwater

🌊💚 Harmful algal blooms (#HABs) threaten #waterquality & #publichealth. The new #Cyanotracker app lets anyone report blooms w/ photos & locations to help build stronger datasets & faster responses. 📲 Learn more: cyanotracker.uga.edu

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September is #NationalWildernessMonth 🌎 Wild places protect our #lakes, #rivers, #springs & #wetlands - filtering water, storing #carbon & supporting #biodiversity. Let’s enjoy them responsibly & commit to their care for future generations.💧

#conservation #aquastemconsulting

🌍💧 Today marks the first-ever UN #WorldLakeDay! #Lakes hold 90% of the world’s accessible freshwater, shelter diverse #wildlife, help regulate #climate, & fuel economies & recreation.

They’re lifelines we can’t afford to lose. 🌊🐟🌱

#aquastemconsulting #lake #lakemanagement #environmentalconsulting

Invasive Brazilian peppertrees cover 700,000 acres across Florida They were first brought to the state in the 1800s.

Informative article on the management of invasive Brazilian peppertree in #Florida by Dr. Carey Minteer and colleagues! 🌱

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#invasivespecies #invasiveplants #weedscience #biocontrol #brazilianpepper #aquastemconsulting

📸 On #WorldPhotographyDay, we’re reminded how powerful images can be. Photos of lakes, rivers, & coastal systems bring aquatic ecosystems to life....showing the beauty worth protecting & reminding us of the challenges we must solve.

#environmentalconsulting #environmentalscience #aquastemconsulting

🐊🌊 Freshwater? ✅ Brackish water? ✅ Even salt water? ✅

If it’s water, there might be a gator in it.
Look before you leap… or swim… or wade.😉

This one is having a swim in a brackish overwash pond at the coast.

#aquastemconsulting #environmentalconsulting #alligators #watersafety #florida #wildlife

Harmful algal blooms (HABs) Understand harmful algal blooms (HABs), including how to diagnose and treat toxicosis in animals and how to prevent exposure.

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#aquastemconsulting #environmentalconsulting #lakemanagement #invasivespecies #TMDL #BMPs #NPDES #waterquality #cleanwater #water #stormwater #stormwatermanagement #pollutionprevention #environmentalscience #STEM #womeninSTEM

We're grateful for ALL that you do!

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