Welcome to the Environmental Center
COVID-19 Announcements
Environmental Center Office Hours
The Environmental Center office located in building 16, room 3111 will be open limited hours until further notice. The office will be open Monday to Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Staff can be reached via email anytime during normal business hours. Visit our Meet the Team page for contact information.
Recent Updates
UNF-KAO Honors Society: First Spring Semester Meeting
The UNF-KAO Honors Society will be hosting their first meeting of the semester, Wednesday, Jan. 13 at 6 p.m. on Zoom. Visit the
UNF-KAO Honors Society
web page to learn more about the chapter and how to join.
Singe-Use Plastics 101
Join the Environmental Center and Oceana for a workshop discussing single-use plastics and their impact on the coastal and marine ecosystems. The workshop will feature Catherine Uden, campaign organizer for Oceana in South Florida. Visit our Events Calendar for more information and the Zoom link.
UNF Environmental Center 2021 Seed Grant recipients announced
The Environmental Center announces the faculty recipients of the 2021 Seed Grants. One project will focus on battling wildfires by using thermal imaging to improve tracking and the second project will study sink holes surrounding Florida’s Silver Spring. Read more about these and past Seed Grant recipients.
Coastal Florida Universities Team Up to Fight Ocean Plastic Pollution
The Environmental Center and Eckerd College have received a $150,000 award from the NOAA Marine Debris Program to reduce single-use plastic consumption and foster long-term pro-environmental behaviors among undergraduates in coastal communities. The goal is to reduce generation of marine debris in those areas over time. Read more about the collaboration.
