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Naturally Central Florida

Seven critical natural habitats in Central Florida and the need to preserve them for future generations. Produced in partnership with myregion.org and UCF's Metropolitan Center for Regional Studies.

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Episode #7
Survivor: Florida
Approximately 40 species of endangered and threatened plants and animals survive on the Lake Wales Ridge, a hotspot of biodiversity. (2006)

   

Episode #6
Saving Volusia
This episode is an exploration of the Volusia Conservation Corridor, a mosaic of pine flatwoods, cypress domes, basin swamps and agricultural land. (2006)

   

Episode #5
Green Swamp

The Green Swamp, one of seven critical natural habitats in Central Florida that need to be preserved for future generations. (2006)

   
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Episode #4
St. Johns-Econlockhatchee

The St. Johns-Econlockhatchee Mosaic, one of seven critical natural habitats in Central Florida that need to be preserved for future generations. (2006)

   
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Episode #3
Wekiva/Ocala

Bears and those who love and photograph them, plus, how a volunteer citizens group has changed the fate of the Wekiva River. (2006)

   

Episode #2
Kissimmee Prairie

Learn how a few feet in elevation can make a difference to plants and animals, plus, ecotourism, the historic ranches of old Florida and how one family has worked to preserve a way of life. (2006)

   

Episode #1
Indian River Lagoon

Turtle research with UCF biologist Lew Ehrhart. A special seafood restaurant that makes its living from the lagoon and serves up a large helping of environmental information as well. (2006)

   
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