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	Title	Pub. Date	Duration
	Herbicides 101: Let's Review and What's New...	15 Jan 2025	00:28:38
In this episode, we 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 and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.
	St. Johns River Restoration: A Tale on Turtles and Eelgrass	24 Jul 2024	00:24:09
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.
	Herbicides 101: Frequently Asked Questions	20 Mar 2024	00:29:51
In this episode, we answer five common questions about aquatic herbicides: Will these herbicides harm migratory birds and bees? Do herbicides harm fish or effect water quality? Are the fish safe to eat after treatments? And will these chemicals harm my family or pets? Why do they continue to spray when there are so few plants? Do aquatic herbicides contribute to blue-green algae blooms? Helpful Resources ⁠Herbicides 101: What's the Deal with Aquatic Herbicides?⁠ ⁠⁠Silent Spring UF/IFAS CAIP Blog⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Herbicide FAQs⁠⁠ — 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.
	Herbicides 101: How Do Aquatic Herbicides Work?	06 Mar 2024	00:36:24
In this episode, we share four common ways aquatic herbicides work as a tool for controlling plants. Christine explains how a plant grows and functions, then Dr. Ferrell describes how herbicides carefully disrupt those processes to provide plant control. Helpful Resources Herbicides 101: What's the Deal with Aquatic Herbicides? ⁠Silent Spring UF/IFAS CAIP Blog⁠ ⁠Herbicide FAQs⁠ — 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.
	Herbicides 101: What's The Deal With Aquatic Herbicides?	21 Feb 2024	00:42:07
In this episode, we talk about herbicide technology and what aquatic treatments look like today. Dr. Ferrell shares an overview on the history, registration process, and science behind aquatic herbicides. Helpful Resources Chemical Control Web Resources Silent Spring UF/IFAS CAIP Blog Herbicide FAQs — 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.
	Lake Personalities: Orange Lake	07 Feb 2024	00:34:56
We talk with FWC Biologist, Eric Nagid, about Orange Lake. This waterbody lies just south of Gainesville, FL and has a unique history. Listen to our conversation to learn more about how dynamic each of Florida's lakes can be! 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.
	Phone-A-Friend: What should I do about my invasive plant problem?	24 Jan 2024	00:31:12
Have you ever had an invasive plant problem? Were you not sure what to do? In this episode we call in a few experts to answer common questions we receive from gardeners, land managers, and lakefront property owners. Questions we answer: I built some new flower beds a couple of years ago but have recently noticed a few new plants growing in it. I friend recently told me she thinks these are Chinese Crown orchids. Where did these come from and what should I do? I have a 10 acre pasture that is partially wooded, but I have started getting cogongrass moving in. Can you tell me what I need to do to get rid of it? And, are there any state programs to help pay for the removal? I live on a lake in South Florida and have my own personal dock onto the water. The cattails have started getting pretty bad. They were pretty at first but now they’ve grown so much I can’t even get my kayak into the water. Can someone remove them? I miss being out on my kayak! Helpful Resources Plant This Not That Florida Friendly Landscaping Program https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/WG202 Florida FWC Landowner Assistance Program Dr. Marble Florida Weed ID Youtube — 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.
	Biological Hide and Seek: Giant salvinia as an aquatic hitchhiker	10 Jan 2024	00:33:03
In this episode, we learn more about a recent study conducted at the Center with lab manager, Corrina. The purpose of this study was to investigate how long giant salvinia (Salvinia molesta) can survive on boat bunks, and what that means for traveling right after a boat day. Listen to learn about how the study was set up and what the researchers found out! Helpful Resources Giant Salvinia Plant Profile Common Salvinia Plant Profile 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.
	What the Muck?? with Dr. Mike Allen	01 Nov 2023	00:31:16
In this episode, Dr. Ferrell and Christine speak with Dr. Mike Allen, Director of the Nature Coast Biological Station and a professor of Fisheries and Aquatic Science in the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences at the University of Florida. Together we explore the question, “What is lake muck and what happens when there is too much of it”? Listen to learn more about lake muck and the impact invasive plants have on this element in Florida lakes. Helpful Resources Lake Muck 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.
	That's a Good Question... (Part 1)	18 Oct 2023	00:36:36
There are so many invasive plants and many have naturalized. Why not just leave them alone? Why can’t we just leave a few plants? Are herbicides dumped into the water? Does treating aquatic plants with herbicides cause more muck? Listen to this episode to find out the answer to these questions! — 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.
	Talking with Travis: A Conservation Influencer	04 Oct 2023	00:31:08
Travis Thompson is a sportsman, hunting guide, podcast host, and advocate turned influencer in the world of Florida conservation. In this episode, we talk with Travis about how his perspective has grown when it comes to invasive plants, what it means to be an authentic advocate, and how he got started with his three brands: All Florida, Cast and Blast, and Duck Ranchin'. Listen to learn more about his mission and how you can get involved in the conservation conversation! Helpful Resources All Florida Authentic Conservation Cast and Blast Florida (podcast): Stream on Apple or Spotify Duck Ranchin' — 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.
	Where did the all of the hydrilla go? \| Lake Istokpoga	20 Sep 2023	00:27:06
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 About Lake Istokpoga Hydrilla plant profile 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. — 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.
	Crested Floating Heart Deep Dive	10 Jul 2024	00:29:44
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.
	UGA Bugwood: Invasives on Apps	06 Sep 2023	00:35:24
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 EDDMapS I'veGot1 App — 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	23 Aug 2023	00:35:00
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 B.A.S.S. Conservation News Gene Gilliland The Bass Fishing Hall of Fame — 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	09 Aug 2023	00:30:44
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 — 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)	26 Jul 2023	00:32:20
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. — 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	12 Jul 2023	00:35:50
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 — 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	28 Jun 2023	00:34:09
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 — 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	14 Jun 2023	00:28:58
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 Website Air Potato Patrol Blog (By Dr. Lester) Air Potato Vine Control Information (FDACS) Air Potato Vine Plant Profile (CAIP) — 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	31 May 2023	00:31:34
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. — 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	17 May 2023	00:32:06
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. — 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?)	03 May 2023	00:36:02
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.
	New Zealand, New Solutions: Invasive Plants Abroad	26 Jun 2024	00:26:01
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.
	Book Club: Silent Spring \| A Book That Brought Change	19 Apr 2023	00:38:15
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)	05 Apr 2023	00:26:35
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. — 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)	22 Mar 2023	00:36:21
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) — 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)	08 Mar 2023	00:28:52
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) — 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?)	22 Feb 2023	00:20:55
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. — 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)	08 Feb 2023	00:32:54
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 — 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)	25 Jan 2023	00:45:04
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) — 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)	11 Jan 2023	00:42:59
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: How women are turning one of the world's worst invasive plants into handbags and rugs — 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)	12 Oct 2022	00:21:58
Take our Listener Survey to share your experience and ideas! Scientists and staff at the Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants have been connecting with you through our podcast Working In The Weeds. In this survey, we hope to learn a little bit about our listeners like you and what you'd like to hear from us in the future! (IRB Study #202201742) If you'd like to learn more about this study, please contact either: Christine Krebs – Co-Investigator, ckrebs@ufl.edu Dr. Candice Prince – Co-Investigator, cprince14@ufl.edu — 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	21 Sep 2022	00:22:52
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. — 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 Kissimmee	12 Jun 2024	00:29:49
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.
	How Are Invasive Plants Managed? (Pros and Cons of Management Techniques)	07 Sep 2022	00:48:07
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 — 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	24 Aug 2022	00:35:20
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!	10 Aug 2022	00:29:14
See an example of the Invasion Curve: How Long Until a New Species Becomes Invasive? Let’s Talk About The Lag Phase! Featured Plants Salvinia molesta (Giant salvinia) Salvinia minima (Water spangles, water fern) 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) — 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	27 Jul 2022	00:21:16
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. — 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?	13 Jul 2022	00:34:19
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 — 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)	29 Jun 2022	00:22:24
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. — 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)	15 Jun 2022	00:22:55
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. — 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)	01 Jun 2022	00:15:06
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. — 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)	18 May 2022	00:20:08
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. — 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)	04 May 2022	00:15:05
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. — 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.
	Navigating Nuisance Natives: Eelgrass in Tennessee	29 May 2024	00:29:54
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.
	Hippos and Hyacinth: The American Hippo Bill (Bonus Episode)	20 Apr 2022	00:22:07
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 — 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?	06 Apr 2022	00:24:24
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 — 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	23 Mar 2022	00:27:55
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 — 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	09 Mar 2022	00:26:00
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. — 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.

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