Working In The Weeds
By UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants
Working In The WeedsSep 20, 2023
Where did the all of the hydrilla go? | Lake Istokpoga
In this episode, Dr. Ferrell and Christine talk about a study conducted in 2019 on Lake Istokpoga located in Highlands County, Florida. In this study, UF/IFAS LAKEWATCH and CAIP researchers collaborated with concerned lake users on a project that examined the possible cause for reduced hydrilla growth in the lake. Listen to this episode to hear what the scientists and citizens found out!
Helpful Resources
The Lake Istokpoga research paper
UF/IFAS CAIP Blog on the study
Research article citation:
Hoyer, M.V., Haller, W.T., Ferrell, J., & Jones, D. (2020). Legacy herbicides in lake sediments are not preventing the growth of submersed aquatic plants in Lake Istokpoga. Journal of Aquatic Plant Management, 58, 47-54.
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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.
UGA Bugwood: Invasives on Apps
This week, we highlight the UGA Bugwood Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health with the Director of the program, Chuck Bargeron. In this episode, he shares why UGA Bugwood was started, the benefit of citizen science, and the future of invasive species data collection on apps!
Additional Resources
UGA Bugwood Website
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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.
Does More Grass Equal More Bass? A Conversation with Gene Gilliland
Did you know that Florida is the bass fishing capital of the world? We sit down with B.A.S.S. Conservation Director, Gene Gilliland, to talk about bass fishing, lake conservation, and ask the question "does more grass equal more bass?" Listen to this week's episode to learn about B.A.S.S., Gene, and the answer to this question!
Helpful Resources
Gene Gilliland The Bass Fishing Hall of Fame
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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.
Can we breed out invasiveness? A look at Lantana research
In this episode, Dr. Jay Ferrell and Christine Krebs learn about the latest in lantana sterilization research with doctoral student, Brooks Parrish. Listen to learn about what makes Lantana, a beloved garden plant, invasive and get a glimpse into plant breeding research.
Helpful Resources
UF/IFAS Gardening Info https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/ornamentals/lantana.html
Plant Profile https://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/plant-directory/lantana-camara/
UF Sterile Cultivars https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP544
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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.
Game On! - Working In The Weeds Trivia #3 (APMS Edition)
Center director Dr. Jay Ferrell hosts a special trivia game episode with Aquatic Plant Management Society (APMS) board members! Trivia categories include plant facts, boating facts, APMS facts, and a mystery question.
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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.
Florida LAKEWATCH: Successful Citizen Science
We sit down with Florida LAKEWATCH Directors Mark Hoyer and Dr. Gretchen Lescord to talk about the past, present, and future of Florida LAKEWATCH. Since 1986, this program has engaged citizens with science related to the management of Florida lakes, estuaries, rivers, and springs through monthly data collection. Listen to our conversation to learn about LAKEWATCH!
Helpful Resources
Florida LAKEWATCH Website
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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.
Lake Personalities: Lake Tohopekaliga
On this week's episode, we talk with FWC Biologist, Ed Harris, about the unique characteristics of Lake Toho and its neighboring waterbody, East Lake Toho. Listen to this episode to learn about their ecology, user groups, and recent management efforts.
Helpful Resources
Working in the Weeds Lakes and Landscapes Episode
FWC What's Happening On My Lake Website
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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.
Spuds and Science: How the Air Potato Patrol Program Empowered Citizens
This week we sit down with Dr. Emily Kraus to talk about the Air Potato Patrol citizen science program coordinated by UF/IFAS and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Dr. Kraus shares how the program empowered citizens to identify the air potato vine in their landscape, common look-alike plants, and the air potato leaf beetle.
Helpful Resources
Air Potato Patrol Blog (By Dr. Lester)
Air Potato Vine Control Information (FDACS)
Air Potato Vine Plant Profile (CAIP)
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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.
Can endangered and invasive species co-exist? Water Hyacinth and Snail Kites
In this episode we talk about what it's like to manage invasive plants while protecting endangered species that share the same ecosystem. We are joined by Jon Lane from the US Army Corps of Engineers and he shares his experience with managing water hyacinth while protecting Snail Kite populations nearby.
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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.
Transparency through Technology: FWC looks to the future
This week we are joined by Alex Dew, the administrator for the FWC Aquatic Plant Management Program. In this episode, we get to know Alex, learn a little bit about the Aquatic Plant Management Program, and hear some exciting updates from their organization when it comes to harnessing technology to increase transparency.
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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.
Pesticide Safety in the Field (Where are we now? Where are we going?)
In this week's episode, we discuss what pesticide training, registration, and regulation looks like today.
Helpful Resources
- Pesticide Information Office
- Dr. Brett Bultemeier's Blog
- Featured Blog: Pesticide Exposure: What are the Routes of Exposure?
- Information Guide: How Are Herbicides Registered For Use?
— 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.
Book Club: Silent Spring | A Book That Brought Change
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.
Game On! – Working In The Weeds Trivia #2 (Graduate Student Edition)
Center director Jay Ferrell hosts a special trivia game episode with our graduate students! Trivia questions include info from all of our past episodes and an additional mystery topic.
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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.
Cattail Deep Dive (Native But Nuisance)
Featured Resources
Invasive Species Terminology - Iannone, B. V., Carnevale, S., Main, M. B., Hill, J. E., McConnell, J. B., Johnson, S. A., Enloe, S. F., Andreu, M., Bell, E. C., Cuda, J. P., & Baker, S. M. (2020). Invasive Species Terminology: Standardizing for Stakeholder Education. The Journal of Extension, 58(3), Article 27. https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/joe/vol58/iss3/27
Bansal, S., S.C. Lishawa, S. Newman, B.A. Tangen, D. Wilcox, D. Albert, M.J. Anteau, M.J. Chimney, R.L. Cressey, E. DeKeyser, K.J. Elgersma, S.A. Finkelstein, J. Freeland, R.Grosshans, P.E. Klug, D.J. Larkin, B.A. Lawrence, G. Linz, J. Marburger, G. Noe, C. Otto, N. Reo, J. Richards, C. Richardson, A.J. Schrank, D. Svedarsky, S. Travis, N. Tuchman, and L. Windham-Myers. 2019. Typha (cattail) invasion in North American wetlands: biology, regional problems, impacts, ecosystem services, and management. Wetlands 39(4):645-684. doi: 10.1007/s13157-019-01174-7
Helpful Resources
- Cattail [Typha species]
- South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD)
- SFWMD Scientific Publications (and 2022 Environmental Report)
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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.
Alligatorweed Deep Dive (Alligatorweed Flea Beetle – A Florida Success Story)
This week, we are joined by Chelsea Bohaty from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to chat about alligatorweed (Alternanthera philoxeroides). As a part of her position with USACE, Chelsea leads the alligatorweed flea beetle program. Listen to this episode more about this Florida invasive plant management success story and these hard-working beetles!
Helpful Resources
- Alligatorweed Plant Identification Video
- Blog: All About Alligatorweed
- History, Biology, and Management of Alligatorweed by Taylor Darnell, Dr. Ben Sperry, and Dr. Candice Prince (Aquatics Magazine, Spring 2021 Issue)
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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.
Water Lettuce Deep Dive (Native or Invasive? Does It Matter?)
In this episode, Dr. Ferrell and Christine take a look at water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes), a troublesome plant found throughout Florida and other areas of the world. But we all have one big question: "Is water lettuce native or invasive?" We'll talk about this and more!
More On Water Lettuce
- Water lettuce, Pista stratiotes: Manage it, or let nature take its course?
- Water lettuce, Pista stratiotes: Native…Invasive…Or does it really matter?
Referenced Book
- Bartram, W. & VanDuren, M. (1928). The Travels of William Bartram. Dover Publications, New York.
Referenced Journal Articles
- Evans, J.M. (2013). Pistia stratiotes L. in the Florida Peninsula: Biogeographic Evidence and Conservation Implications of Native Tenure for an ‘Invasive’ Aquatic Plant. Conservation and Society, 11(3). 233-246.
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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.
Hydrilla Deep Dive – Part 2 (The Intersection Where Science and Stakeholders Meet)
In this episode, we are joined by FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute Section Leader Jason Dotson. As a lifelong angler, Dotson grew up fishing the Potomac River and found a love for water systems and the life within them. After studying at Virginia Tech, he moved to Florida to get his master's degree in fisheries science (and it didn't hurt that Florida is also the Bass Fishing Capital of the World). Now, as FWC FWRI Section Leader, Dotson works to research everything from ecosystem health to fish populations and everything in between.
In this discussion, Dotson shares his experience and thoughts about hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata) from the perspective of an angler and a biologist.
Featured Resources:
- FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute Informational Website
- Research Guide: Does Hydrilla Grow An Inch A Day?
- More Research Guides
- Hydrilla verticillata (L.F.) Royle (Hydrocharitaceae), "The Perfect Aquatic Weed" (Kenneth A. Langeland, 1996)
- Blog Post: Aquatic Plant Management from a Fisherman’s Perspective
- Ask IFAS: Hydrilla Management In Florida Lakes
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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.
Hydrilla Deep Dive – Part 1 (Plant Structure, Photosynthesis, Pros v. Cons, and More)
This week, Dr. Ferrell and Christine discuss all things hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata).
Featured Resources
- Hydrilla verticillata Plant Profile (UF/IFAS CAIP Plant Directory)
- A Moment of Clarity: Does Clear Water Mean Healthy Water? (By Dr. Candice Prince via UF/IFAS Blogs)
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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.
Water Hyacinth Deep Dive (Plant Physiology, Growth Habits, Reproduction, and More)
In this episode, we're diving deep into all things water hyacinth! Dr. Ferrell and Christine are joined by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Research Biologist Dr. Ben Sperry as they break down this plant's physiology, growth habits, reproduction functions, previous research, and more.
To learn more about water hyacinth, visit our website's Plant Directory.
Featured Resources:
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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.
FIELD FAILS: Stories and Mishaps from the Field (Bonus Episode)
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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.
Game On! – Working In The Weeds Trivia #1
Center director Jay Ferrell hosts a special trivia game episode with our faculty and staff! Trivia categories include Plant Facts, Plant Management, About the Center, and an additional mystery topic.
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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.
How Are Invasive Plants Managed? (Pros and Cons of Management Techniques)
Dr. Stephen Enloe is back with Dr. Ferrell and Christine to discuss invasive plant management techniques, the pros and cons of each technique, and how science is pushing these techniques forward into the future.
Helpful Resources
Necessity of Plant Management
Plant Management Techniques
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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.
Low and Slow: A Recipe for Managing Invasive Plants
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.
All About The Invasion Curve!
See an example of the Invasion Curve: How Long Until a New Species Becomes Invasive? Let’s Talk About The Lag Phase!
Featured Plants More Resources- Giant Salvinia – A Highly Invasive Aquatic Plant You Don’t Want Growing in Your Pond
- Alligatorweed Flea Beetle Agasicles hygrophila Selman and Vogt (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Halticinae)
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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.
What's on the Horizon? Predicting Future Invasive Species
Dr. Deah Lieurance is with us again to talk about horizon scanning and how it can be used to identify invasive species threats to Florida.
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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.
Why Are Invasive Plants Sold in Stores?
Dr. Deah Lieurance joins us to talk about the UF/IFAS Assessment of Non-native Plants, how it can be used, and how we discuss the risk of nonnative plants. Dr. Lieurance is an extension scientist in the UF/IFAS Agronomy department. In her current role, she coordinates the UF/IFAS Assessment of Non-native Plants in Florida's Natural Areas, a program that provides the status and risk of invasion for nonnative plant species.
Florida Plant Lists
- Federal Noxious Weed List
- Florida Noxious Weed List
- Florida Prohibited Aquatic Plants List
- Florida Invasive Species Council List
- UF/IFAS Assessment of Non-native Plants in Florida's Natural Areas
- Lost In The Weeds?: A Comprehensive Guide to Florida's Many Non-native Plant Lists
Helpful Resources
- About the UF/IFAS Assessment (History, Purpose, and Use)
- Florida Invasive Non-native Plant Laws and Lists
- Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program
- Florida Master Gardener Volunteer Program
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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.
Who Are the Voices Behind the Microphone? (with CAIP Communications)
The whole podcast team is back this week as center director Dr. Jay Ferrell chats with CAIP Communications about the unique way they work with invasive plants, featuring communications manager Raychel Rabon and education and training specialist Christine Krebs.
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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.
Trading in a Tractor for an Airboat (with Dr. Ben Sperry)
Dr. Ben Sperry shares how he went from studying row crops to researching aquatic plants. He also explains more about his unique position as a research biologist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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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.
Managing Invasive Plants with Helicopters in Hawaii (with Dr. James Leary)
This week, we're joined by Dr. James Leary to chat about his innovative ideas for invasive plant management techniques and how his 20-year experience in Hawaii benefits his work in Florida.
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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.
The Wide World of Extension (with Dr. Stephen Enloe)
In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Stephen Enloe to talk about his experiences working across the U.S. We are also exploring the world of Extension and how it connects people directly to science and research.
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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.
Inspired by Steve Irwin with a Passion for the Environment (with Dr. Candice Prince)
This week, Dr. Candice Prince joins us to talk about her role as a teacher and researcher. Dr. Prince is a triple Gator graduate with a passion for environmental issues and natural resource conservation.
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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.
Hippos and Hyacinth: The American Hippo Bill (Bonus Episode)
As water hyacinth became a bigger and bigger problem, leaders believed African hippopotamuses might be the answer. In this bonus episode, center director Dr. Jay Ferrell and education and training specialist Christine Krebs discuss The American Hippo Bill and how hippos almost called the US south their new home.
Additional Resources
- Library of Congress – Hippopotamus Steak: Topics in Chronicling America
- Biological Control Development
- The Atavist Magazine – American Hippopotamus: A bracing and eccentric epic of espionage and hippos
- Smithsonian Magazine – Pablo Escobar’s Pooping Hippos Are Polluting Colombia’s Lakes
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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.
The Green Menace | Part 2: Is Water Hyacinth Here To Stay?
It's the 1930s and water hyacinth has established itself in Florida. Now what? Engineers are desperately searching for new ways to control this plant that is quickly overwhelming their waters. In the conclusion of our mini-series, we will explore what efforts have been made to control water hyacinth throughout the years and how this plant impacts our waters and landscapes today.
This episode features narrated excerpts from George E. Buker's Engineers vs. Florida's Green Menace. This article is available through The Florida Historical Quarterly.
George E. Buker’s Engineers vs. Florida’s Green Menace Buker, George E. (1981) "Engineers vs Florida's Green Menace," Florida Historical Quarterly: Vol. 60 : No. 4 , Article 3.
Atavist Article by Jon Mooallem
More Information About Water Hyacinth
- UF/IFAS CAIP's Plant Directory
- Ask IFAS – Waterhyacinth: Florida's Worst Floating Weed
- Waterhyacinth: A Past Memory or a Current Problem?
- WIRED – Satellites Can Spy a Menace in West Africa: Invasive Flowers
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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.
The Green Menace | Part 1: How Water Hyacinth Invaded Florida
In the late 1880s or early 1890s, an aquatic plant known as water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) was introduced to Florida. What seemed to be a pleasant plant for water gardens quickly turned into a menace that overwhelmed the St. Johns River. In this mini-series, we will explore the history of how water hyacinth entered Florida and the strides that have been taken to manage this plant's growth.
This episode features narrated excerpts from George E. Buker's Engineers vs. Florida's Green Menace. This article is available through The Florida Historical Quarterly.
George E. Buker’s Engineers vs. Florida’s Green MenaceBuker, George E. (1981) "Engineers vs Florida's Green Menace," Florida Historical Quarterly: Vol. 60 : No. 4 , Article 3.
Atavist Article by Jon Mooallem
More Information About Water Hyacinth
- UF/IFAS CAIP's Plant Directory
- Ask IFAS – Waterhyacinth: Florida's Worst Floating Weed
- Waterhyacinth: A Past Memory or a Current Problem?
- WIRED – Satellites Can Spy a Menace in West Africa: Invasive Flowers
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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.
Florida's Lakes and Landscapes
The nature of Florida's lakes and landscapes creates a welcoming environment for invasive species. In this episode of Working In The Weeds, center director Dr. Jay Ferrell and education and training specialist Christine Krebs discuss how Florida lakes are created, what makes a lake "healthy," and what makes Florida's environment prone to invasive species.
Working In The Weeds is a podcast by the University of Florida/IFAS Center for Aquatics and Invasive Plants. This series will connect scientists with stakeholders to clarify and discuss issues surrounding aquatic and invasive plants, while also highlighting the research being conducted at the Center.
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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.
What's The Deal With Invasives?
What are invasive plants? Why are these plants a problem? In this episode of Working In The Weeds, center director Dr. Jay Ferrell and education and training specialist Christine Krebs discuss why Florida is unique in the invasive species problem, the impact the invasive plants have on our environment, and the management techniques used to control these plants.
Working In The Weeds is a podcast by the University of Florida/IFAS Center for Aquatics and Invasive Plants. This series will connect scientists with stakeholders to clarify and discuss issues surrounding aquatic and invasive plants, while also highlighting the research being conducted at the Center.
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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.
Welcome to Working In The Weeds!
Welcome to Working In The Weeds, a podcast by the University of Florida/IFAS Center for Aquatics and Invasive Plants. In this series, we will connect scientists with stakeholders to clarify and discuss issues surrounding aquatic and invasive plants, while also highlighting the research being conducted at the Center.
In our first episode, center director Dr. Jay Ferrell sits down with education and training specialist Christine Krebs to introduce this series and share more about the Center's work in research, teaching, and Extension.
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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.
Introducing Working In The Weeds
The UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants (CAIP) was established in 1987 by the Florida legislature. Directed by Dr. Jason A. Ferrell, CAIP takes a multidisciplinary approach to research and education about invasive plants in Florida. The vision of UF/IFAS CAIP is to be the leading voice for invasive plant research and education in Florida and beyond. CAIP works to turn science into solutions.