EDIS Update

SGEB57/SG098 Navigational, Historical and Environmental Perspective of Jupiter Inlet and the Loxahatchee River

September 21st, 2009
Topic(s):Recreation

SGEB-57, a 2-page full-color map by David A. Fann, Robert A. Swett, and Michael J. Grella, uses natural-color aerial photographs along with historic pictures and maps to help visitors and residents enjoy and appreciate what they can see and access from recreational vessels in the Jupiter Inlet vicinity. Published by the Florida Sea Grant Program, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SG098

TP124/SG082 A Manual of Methods and Procedures for the Regional Waterway Management System

July 24th, 2009
Topic(s):Recreation

Revised! TP-124, a 91-page illustrated manual by Robert Swett and David Fann, details the procedures that are necessary to complete a Regional Waterway Management System for Florida’s coastal canals and other waterways. Includes references. Published by the Florida Sea Grant College Program, March 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SG082

SGEB63/SG097 Navigational, Historical, and Environmental Perspective of Charlotte County Waterways

June 15th, 2009
Topic(s):Recreation

SGEB-63, a 2-page full-color map and guide by David A. Fann, Robert A. Swett, and Elizabeth Staugler, using natural-color aerial photographs, along with historic pictures and maps to help visitors and residents enjoy and appreciate what they can see and access from recreational vessels. Published by the Florida Sea Grant Program, September 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SG097

TP107/SG083 A Recreational Boater-Based Method for Re-designing the NOS Small-Craft Chart

April 2nd, 2009
Topic(s):Recreation

New to EDIS! TP-107, a 145-page illustrated project report by Gustavo Antonini, Niels West, Charles Sidman, and Robert Swett, reports on a project to determine chart information which would satisfy criteria for safe, modern navigation and promote environmental stewardship. The prototype chart covers the southwest Florida coast from lower Tampa Bay to Charlotte Harbor. Published by the Florida Sea Grant Program, December 2000. Reviewed March 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SG083

SGR-102/SG085 A Computer-Directed Geographic Coastal Use Classification System for Ecologic Planning: The Case of the Florida Keys

September 24th, 2008
Topic(s):Ecosystems & Species, Recreation, Water

SGR-102, a 104-page illustrated report by Gustavo A. Antonini, Leonard Zobler, and Robert Swett, presents a baywater assimilation-capacity approach to coastal zone management, using the Florida Keys (Stock Island) as a case study. Originally published April 1992 by the Florida Sea Grant College Program.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SG085

FOR187/FR242 Expanding Florida’s Farming Business to Incorporate Tourism

July 11th, 2008
Topic(s):Community Development, Recreation, Small Farms

FOR-187, a 5-page fact sheet by Wendy Francesconi and Taylor Stein, proposes bringing Florida’s two economic engines, tourism and agriculture, together. Describes the current farming situation in Florida, why Florida farmers should consider agritourism, and planning needed for an agritourism operation. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR242

TP-160/SG081 A Recreational Boating Characterization of Brevard County

January 24th, 2008
Topic(s):Recreation, Water

TP-160 is a 129-page illustrated report by Charles Sidman, Tim Fik, Robert Swett, Bill Sargent, James Fletcher, Susan Fann, David Fann, and Alisa Coffin. It documents the methods, procedures, and results of a map-based mail survey that was distributed to Brevard County boaters to obtain seasonal information about their boating preferences, use profiles, and travel patterns. Published by the UF Sea Grant College Program, October 2007.  http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SG081

FCS-2278/FY1001 Importance of Youth Involvement in Sports

December 21st, 2007
Topic(s):Children, Community Development, Families & Consumers, Health & Nutrition, Recreation, Relationships

FCS-2278, a 4-page fact sheet by Caroline Payne and Kate Fogarty, will help answer parental questions about when and how children should become involved in organized sports. It also address the benefits and possible pitfalls of such activity. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, October 2007. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1001

TP152/SG080 A Recreational Boating Characterization of Sarasota County

November 30th, 2007
Topic(s):Recreation, Water

TP-152 is an 89 page illustrated report by Charles Sidman, Robert Swett, Tim Fik, Susan Fann, and Bill Sargent. It documents the methods, procedures, and results of a map-based mail survey that was distributed to Sarasota County boaters to obtain seasonal information about their boating preferences, user profiles, and travel patterns. Published by the UF Sea Grant College Program, January 2007.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SG080

CIR 1517/FR178 Nature-based Tourism in Florida: Letting Nature Work for You

November 8th, 2007
Topic(s):Forest Resources, Recreation

Circular 1517, a 15 page full-color catalog compiled by Mechelle N. Best and Taylor V. Stein, provides case studies of ten private nature-based tourism businesses throughout Florida. Each case study provides a brief description of the site, presents the start-up and operational challenges encountered, and highlights the lessons learned by the various owners/operators. Finally the benefits to the owner/manager and the reasons why they stick with it are provided. Published by UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, September 2007.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR178

TP152/SG080 A Recreational Boating Characterization of Sarasota County

January 30th, 2007
Topic(s):Recreation

TP-152 is an 89 page illustrated report by Charles Sidman, Robert Swett, Tim Fik, Susan Fann, and Bill Sargent.  It documents the methods, procedures, and results of a map-based mail survey that was distributed to Brevard County boaters to obtain seasonal information about their boating preferences, use profiles, and travel patterns. Published by the UF Sea Grant College Program, January 2007.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SG080