Florida Technical Assistance Activities
| Description and Agency | Provider(s) | Date |
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Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Department Research Committee University of Florida |
McGowan | May 2021 |
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UAS use in natural resources to University of GA, FWC, and Everglades NP University of GA |
Percival | January 2014 |
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UAS use in agriculture to Balm and Quincy Research & Education Centers University of Florida |
Percival | January 2014 |
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UAS policy formation by University of Florida, General Counsel, VP for Natural Resource & Agriculture, Division of Sponsored Reasearch University of Florida |
Percival | January 2014 |
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Technical assistance with research on Largemouth Bass and Black Crappie throughout Florida in collaboration with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission FWC |
Carlson | February 2022 |
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Technical assistance with pond study planning (research on nonnative-native fish interactions in collaboration with USGS and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission) FWC |
Carlson | January 2022 |
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Technical assistance with long-term fisheries monitoring research in collaboration with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission FWC |
Carlson | January 2022 |
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Technical assistance with human dimensions survey related to nonnative fish in Florida in collaboration with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. FWC |
Carlson | October 2021 |
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Technical assistance with fisheries research planning and fieldwork (Bluenose Shiner project in collaboration with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission) FWC |
Carlson | June 2022 |
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Technical assistance with fisheries fieldwork (fish population surveys for the long-term monitoring program operated by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission) Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission |
Carlson | May 2021 |
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Technical assistance with fisheries fieldwork (Smalltooth Sawfish population monitoring program operated by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and NOAA) FWC |
Carlson | November 2021 |
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Technical assistance with fisheries fieldwork (Grass Carp population monitoring program operated by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission) FWC |
Carlson | April 2022 |
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Technical assistance with fisheries fieldwork (Black Crappie surveys with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission) Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission |
Carlson | November 2021 |
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Technical assistance with developing a Florida lake scorecard system (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission) Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission |
Carlson | September 2024 |
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Technical assistance with SDM workshop planning (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) USACE |
Carlson | April 2022 |
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Technical assistance to IUCN-CSG- Prepared Virtual Drone Workshop website after meeting was cancelled due to pandemic; Hosted eight online Virtual Drone Workshop World Wide Chats, serving as both moderator and technical advisor. IUCN- Crocodile Specialist Group |
Carthy | September 2019 |
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Snail Kite Status assessment modeling support FWC |
McGowan | August 2021 |
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Served on expert panel tasked with prioritizing conservation and recovery efforts for sea turtles in the Gulf of Mexico post-DWH. National Fish and Wildlife Foundation |
Carthy | October 2014 |
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Research proposal reviews for Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission |
Carthy | July 2020 |
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Research proposal reviews for Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Florida Fish and Wildlife conservation Commission |
Carthy | March 2015 |
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Research Grade Evaluation Panel Member US Geological Survey |
Powell | March 2018 |
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Request for sea turtle dimension specifications from Florida Fish and Wildlife Concervation Commission for use in Nest Relocation Guide for sea turtle workers and volunteers, and from multiple scientists and graduate sutdents for application to their own research. Florida Fish and WIldlife Conservation Commission |
January 2001 | |
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Request for information on Loggerhead turtles in the Gulf of Mexico , to inform their efforts to relocate animals from shipping cannals. Steamship Association of Louisiana |
December 2005 | |
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Presented on technical assistance portions of the Coop Unit program mission to new scientists in the Coop Unit program. U.S. Geological Survey |
McGowan | August 2022 |
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Presented an update on the AL TIG-funded research on colonial waterbirds in coastal Alabama to the Gulf Coast Joint Venture Bird Nesting Island Cooperative. Gulf Coast Joint Venture Bird Nesting Island Cooperative |
Powell | February 2022 |
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Presented an overview of the CRU DEI Committee and it's activities to the EMA DEIA Monthly Discussion (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility). USGS |
Powell | January 2022 |
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Participated in a virtual meeting between USGS CRU and FWS in the southeastern region of the US. Presented an overview of the CRU efforts in DEI. US Fish and Wildlife Service |
Powell | August 2022 |
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Met with state leadership to discuss research needs and capabilities. Presented a webinar introducing the Cooperative Research Unit and the Florida Coop Unit to headquarters and field office leadership and biologists. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission |
Powell, Carthy | October 2018 |
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Member of the Core Team for the Suwannee alligator snapping turtle Species Status Assessment, Conducted analyses for Future Conditions assessment, presented at RTM. USFWS Ecological Services |
Lawson, McGowan | March 2021 |
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Member of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation search committee for new faculty position in Quantitative Ecology University of Florida |
McGowan | February 2024 |
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Manuscript review for Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Imperiled Species Management. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission |
Carthy | February 2021 |
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Helped plan and participated in a virtual meeting between the Florida Coop Unit and USFWS Florida Classification and Recovery Division (~ 30 participants). Presented an overview of the Florida Unit, our research capabilities, and areas of expertise, and developed a handout to distribute to FWS partners. USFWS |
Powell, Carthy, Carlson, McGowan | March 2023 |
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Fisheries as coupled human and natural systems: scientific advancements and management applications. University of Florida, invited seminar. University of Florida |
Carlson | October 2021 |
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Fisheries as coupled human and natural systems: scientific advancements and management applications. FWC-FWRI, invited seminar. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission |
Carlson | September 2021 |
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Eastern Indigo Snake reintroduction technical committee The Nature Conservancy |
McGowan | January 2021 |
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Consulted with FWC on applying Decision Analysis to develop a long term monitoring program. Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission |
McGowan, Bonvechio, Carlson | January 2023 |
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Consultation to discuss human dimensions research and applications of coupled human and natural systems (CHANS) approaches to study fisheries stakeholders in Florida Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission |
Carlson | May 2021 |
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Consultation to discuss fisheries research methodologies and ongoing/future research projects (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Eustis, FL) Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission |
Carlson | June 2021 |
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Assisted with FWC planning for Hydrilla Management in the Florida, using an SDM approach Florida WIldlife Conservation Commission |
McGowan, Goode, Gregory | May 2022 |
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Assist state and federal fisheries agencies with research and training needs via regular meetings, collaborative projects, graduate student advising, workshops and research seminars, data analysis, and writing (e.g., peer-reviewed manuscripts, reports). USFWS |
Carlson | January 2021 |
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Assessing possible impact of a proposed bridge on the St. Joseph Peninsula on the sea grass beds and important juvenile sea turtle habitat. Apalachicola State Aquatic Preserve |
January 2005 | |
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As a member of the Waterbird and Coastal Connections Planning Groups for the East Gulf Coastal Plain Joint Venture, I provide expert opinions for decisions on species and habitat selections for the updated EGCPLJV Plan. I also contribute to editing and reviewing drafts of the plan. USFWS |
Powell | October 2020 |
| Role - Description | Provider | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEC For All Committee, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Department, University of Florida - Promoting inclusivity in WEC recruitment, retention, and milieu. | Carthy | January 2019 | Present |
| Volunteer, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Graduate Student Organization potluck and chili cook-off. University of Florida. - Volunteer, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Graduate Student Organization potluck and chili cook-off. University of Florida. | Carlson | October 2021 | October 2022 |
| Undergraduate Honors Thesis Committee member, MAE, UF - Isaly, A. 2019. Adaptation of fixed wing guidance for an eVTOL aircraft.<br>Shbaklo, S. 2020. Modeling and simulation of a piezo-actuated composite structure under aerodynamic loading. | Carthy | August 2018 | April 2020 |
| Search Committee, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, Wildlife Faculty | Powell | December 2021 | August 2022 |
| Reviewer, EDIS Extension publication, SFFGS, University of Florida - Serve as peer reviewer for EDIS Extension publications; offer comments and constructive criticism based on my expertise in fisheries ecology and management. (N = 1 article in May 2021) | Carlson | May 2021 | May 2021 |
| Reviewer, EDIS Extension publication, SFFGS, University of Florida - Serve as peer reviewer for EDIS Extension publications; offer comments and constructive criticism based on my expertise in fisheries ecology and management. (N = 1 article in December 2021) | Carlson | December 2021 | December 2021 |
| Reviewer, EDIS Extension publication, SFFGS, University of Florida - Serve as peer reviewer for EDIS Extension publications; offer comments and constructive criticism based on my expertise in fisheries ecology and management. (N = 1 article in April 2022) | Carlson | April 2022 | April 2022 |
| Reitz Union Board of Managers, Student Union,University of Florida - Member of faculty and student Board which sets policy for use, programming, and facilities management of the University of Florida Student Union Building. | Carthy | September 2015 | May 2021 |
| Nominating committee for Best M.S. Thesis and Best Ph.D. Dissertation; Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Program; School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences; University of Florida - Nominating committee for Best M.S. Thesis and Best Ph.D. Dissertation; Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Program; School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences; University of Florida | Carlson | January 2022 | February 2022 |
| Member, Safety Committee, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, UF | Powell | December 2015 | Present |
| Member, Natural Resource Building Planning Committee, University of Florida. - Member, Natural Resource Building Planning Committee, University of Florida. | Carlson | August 2022 | Present |
| Member, Faculty Search Committee for Wildlife Landscape Ecologist, Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, University of Florida - Develop job description, distribution of job announcement, review and score applicants, call references, interview applicants | Powell | October 2024 | Present |
| Member, Estuarine Ecologist Search Committee, UF Nature Coast Biological Station | Powell | February 2016 | April 2017 |
| Member, Applied Limnology Faculty Search Committee, SFFGS, University of Florida | Carlson | August 2021 | October 2021 |
| Judge, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Graduate Student Symposium, SFFGS, University of Florida. - Judge, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Graduate Student Symposium, SFFGS, University of Florida. | Carlson | March 2022 | March 2022 |
| Graduate Program Committee, Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation - Oversight of the WEC Graduate Program, planning of curriculum and structure, judgement on fellowships and special admissions. | Carthy | January 2015 | Present |
| Graduate Program Committee, Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation | Powell | September 2022 | Present |
| Graduate Faculty Member, Interdisciplinary Ecology | Powell | September 2017 | Present |
| Faculty Participant, session for brainstorming opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence, FFGS, University of Florida | Carlson | April 2021 | April 2021 |
| Faculty Advisor, Natural Resources Diversity Initiative | Percival | January 2010 | September 2014 |
| FWC/WEC Research Committee/ University of Florida - Enhancing the relationship between the Department and the state wildlife management authority through inegrating research needs and interests and sharing human resources | Carthy | August 2009 | Present |
| FAS Faculty Search Committee - Serve on search committee for new marine remote sensing faculty member. | Carthy | March 2023 | Present |
| Courtesy Professor, Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, University of Florida | Carthy | February 2023 | Present |
| Courtesy Professor, College of Natural Resources and the Environment, University of Florida | Carthy | February 2023 | Present |
| Courtesy Assistant Professor, College of Natural Resources and the Environment, University of Florida | Carthy | January 2000 | February 2023 |
| Co-leader, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Seminar, SFFGS, University of Florida | Carlson | September 2021 | December 2022 |
| Co-chair, ????????, University of Florida | Percival | February 2003 | April 2003 |
| Climate Change Ecology Search Committee, Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, University of Florida - serve on the Search Committee for a new departmental position in Climate Change Ecology | Carthy | September 2009 | September 2010 |
| Chair, Search Committee, Fisheries AUL | Powell | April 2020 | October 2020 |
| Chair, Graduate Program Committee | Kitchens | July 2003 | July 2010 |
| Associate Faculty member- UF Center for Coastal Solutions - Work as part of faculty collaborative to explore and create innovative approaches and solutions to coastal ecosystem issues. | Carthy | March 2023 | Present |
| Advisor, Natural Resource Conservation Capstone, University of Florida - Advised Mariaguadalupe Vilchez on her capstone project related to freshwater fisheries management in Florida (FAS4905, 3 cr, May 9 – Aug 5, 2022) | Carlson | May 2022 | August 2022 |
| Role and Organization | Individual | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterbirds Team Member, East Gulf Coastal Plain Joint Venture | Powell | January 2022 | Present |
| University of Maine, School of Biology and Ecology: Provided review for promotion to Full Professor for a faculty member | Powell | October 2019 | October 2019 |
| USGS, FSP Review | Powell | June 2023 | June 2023 |
| The Gopher Tortoise Council | Carthy | January 2005 | Present |
| Student Travel Award Committee, 6th Western Hemisphere Shorebird Group Meeting | Powell | April 2017 | June 2017 |
| Student Presentation Awards Committee, The Waterbird Society | Powell | October 2022 | November 2022 |
| Student Presentation Award Committee, 2019 Western Hemisphere Shorebird Group Conference | Powell | October 2019 | October 2019 |
| State of Florida Sea Turtle License Plate Grants Committee | Carthy | January 2005 | December 2006 |
| Scientific Program Committee, 6th International Sea Duck Conference | Powell | April 2016 | February 2017 |
| Science Team Member: Gulf of Mexico Marine Assessment Program for Protected Species | Powell | March 2016 | Present |
| Research Grade Evaluation (RGE) Panel Member, USGS | Carlson | August 2021 | August 2021 |
| Proposal Evaluation, North Pacific Research Board | Powell | December 2021 | December 2021 |
| Peer Reviewer, Scientific Journals (Waterbirds, Ornithology, Biotropica, Ibis) | Powell | September 2021 | October 2022 |
| Peer Reviewer (Ornithological Applications, USGS (FSP)) | Powell | September 2023 | October 2024 |
| Peer Reviewer (Ornithological Applications, Estuaries and Coasts, USGS (FSP)) | Powell | September 2022 | October 2023 |
| Peer Reviewer (FSP, Waterbirds, Ornithological Applications) | Powell | October 2023 | October 2024 |
| Peer Review: Ornithological Applications, Southwestern Naturalist, USGS FSP) | Powell | October 2024 | October 2025 |
| Panel Member, Climate Change and Cross-Seasonal Research Priorities for Migratory Birds, TWS Conference | Powell | October 2016 | October 2016 |
| Oregon State University, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife: provided a review for promotion to Full Professor for a faculty member/Cooperative Research Unit Assistant Leader | Powell | October 2019 | October 2019 |
| Open Oceans Bird Coordination Team, Deepwater Horizon NRDAR | Powell | January 2017 | Present |
| Mentor, Ecological society of America SEEDS Scholar | Carthy | April 2013 | December 2014 |
| Member, Technical Advisory Panel, Ruaha National Park, Tanzania | Carthy | September 2017 | Present |
| Member, Student Presentation Awards Committee, The Waterbird Society | Powell | November 2021 | November 2021 |
| Member, Southeastern Red Knot Working Group | Powell | December 2018 | Present |
| Member, Research Grade Evaluation Panel, U.S. Geological Survey | Carthy | February 2001 | March 2001 |
| Member, Public Panel | Carthy | November 2001 | November 2001 |
| Member, IUCN Marine Turtle Specialist Group | Carthy | February 1997 | Present |
| Member, CRU All-Hands Meeting Planning Group | Powell | January 2022 | April 2022 |
| Member, American Oystercatcher Working Group | Powell | January 2016 | Present |
| Manuscript Reviewer, Ornithological Applications (2 papers) | Powell | April 2023 | June 2023 |
| Manuscript Review; Prairie Naturalist | Powell | January 2021 | January 2021 |
| Manuscript Review: Polar Biology | Powell | February 2019 | February 2019 |
| Manuscript Review: Ecology and Evolution | Powell | April 2019 | April 2019 |
| Manuscript Review: Waterbirds Journal | Powell | February 2020 | February 2020 |
| Manuscript Review: The Ibis | Powell | December 2020 | December 2020 |
| Manuscript Review: The Condor | Powell | January 2019 | January 2019 |
| Manuscript Review: Journal of Fish and Wildlife Management | Powell | October 2019 | October 2019 |
| Manuscript Review: Journal of Fish and Wildlife Management | Powell | August 2019 | August 2019 |
| Manuscript Review: Estuaries and Coasts Journal | Powell | July 2020 | July 2020 |
| Manuscript Review: Endangered Species Research | Powell | October 2019 | October 2019 |
| Manuscript Review: Biological Conservation | Powell | September 2020 | September 2020 |
| Manuscript Review, USGS FSP | Powell | January 2021 | January 2021 |
| Manuscript Review, USGS FSP | Powell | December 2020 | December 2020 |
| IUCN Crocodile Specialist Group | Carthy | September 2020 | Present |
| Florida Wildlife Federation Board of Directors | Carthy | January 2013 | December 2014 |
| Florida Ornithological Society Cruickshank Research Award committee | Powell | March 2017 | April 2017 |
| FSP manuscript reviewer, USGS (N = 4 manuscripts, July 2022–present) | Carlson | July 2022 | Present |
| FSP Manuscript Review: for a Unit Scientist at another Unit | Powell | September 2018 | September 2018 |
| FSP Manuscript Review: Reviewed manuscript for CRU scientist at another Unit | Powell | May 2019 | May 2019 |
| External Reviewer for Promotion to Full Professor (U Mass Amherst) | Powell | July 2024 | July 2024 |
| External Evaluator for promotion to full professor, University of Montana | Powell | September 2021 | September 2021 |
| External Evaluation for Promotion to Associate Professor, Mississippi State University | Powell | August 2022 | September 2022 |
| Coastal Connections Team Member, East Gulf Coastal Plain Joint Venture | Powell | January 2022 | Present |
| Co-chair, Caiman Yacare Workshop | Percival | January 2001 | December 2010 |
| Co-author; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement and Mission Statement; Florida Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit | Carlson | February 2021 | August 2021 |
| Chair; CRU Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Committee | Powell | March 2020 | August 2023 |
| Chair, Organizing Committee, 16th Working Meeting | Percival | January 2001 | January 2013 |
| Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge Working Group | Carthy | January 2005 | Present |
| Outreach Activity | Provider(s) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| University of Florida TV news release on chinese alligators. | Percival | July 2001 |
| Sunday Assembly Gainesville: Masters of Migration: Amazing Shorebird Journeys | Powell | December 2022 |
| Sea Turtle Powerpoint Presentation | Carthy | May 2001 |
| Santa Fe Audubon Chapter: Masters of Migration: Amazing Shorebird Journeys | Powell | April 2023 |
| Restoring Prehistoric Juvenile Gulf Sturgeon from Louisiana to Florida. USGS Cooperative Research Unit Corner 75:12, Wildlife Management Institute website. | Rossos, Carlson | December 2021 |
| Radio interview (WRUF- Alligator/Human Interactions in FL | Percival | July 2007 |
| Radio interview (WRUF) about the 16th Annual Crocodile Specialist Group Meeting held in Gainesville, FL, October 7-10, 2002. | Percival | October 2002 |
| Presented "Project S.H.E.L.L." VR experience to public. | Carthy | June 2022 |
| Presentation Research: Boating Channel Audience. | Carthy | August 2002 |
| Powerpoint Presentation on Alligators in Florida. | Percival | May 2001 |
| News article on University of Florida website describing research of M.S. student, Bethany Gaffey. | Gaffey, Carlson | November 2021 |
| News Release (Center for Natural Resources) about the 16th Annual Crocodile Specialist Group Meeting, October 7-10, 2002, Gainesville, FL. | Percival | October 2002 |
| National Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center Project Accomplishments: Highlights. | Percival | December 2011 |
| Invited advisor to Atlantic Sturgeon and Shovelnose Sturgeon Study Committee, St Marys Riverkeeper. | Carlson | January 2023 |
| Interviewed by local paper regarding Sea Turtle Research. | Carthy | June 2001 |
| Interview with WRUFradio, Gainesville, FL | Percival | July 2001 |
| Interview with WRUFradio, Gainesville, FL | Percival | January 2002 |
| Habitats of Turtles in St. Joe Bay Studied, appeared in The Star, Port. St. Joe, FL. | Carthy | July 2001 |
| Friends of Payne's Prairie Speaker Series: Masters of Migration: Amazing Shorebird Journeys | Powell | October 2022 |
| Each year the different factions of IFAS (UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences) puts on the "Mowry Roadshow" to showcase the different entities located on Mowry Road. The Coop Unit sets up a table showing several of our research projects, provides handouts and other promotional items, and informs people about who we are and what we do. | Powell, Carthy, Carlson, Kahler | November 2024 |
| Carlson, A. K. 2025. Taylor-made: The meaning of mentorship in fisheries. Aquatic Ecosystem Health and Management. | Carlson | January 2025 |
| Article regarding the population decline of the Endangered Snail Kite | Kitchens | December 2004 |
| 6 interviews with various newsprint reporters. | Percival | January 2002 |
| 6 Interviews with news print reporters about alligators in FL | Percival | September 2007 |
| 12 interviews with various newsprint reporters. | Percival | July 2001 |
| (How to Keep) Living with Sea Turtles. Presentation to Santa Fe Audubon Society. | Carthy | April 2016 |