Tag: surface water

Don’t Go Chasin’ Waterfalls – Please, Stick to Smart Irrigation!

by Heather Kalaman

July 27, 2023

Water quality and quantity issues are considered one of the greatest challenges facing our planet today. Access to clean drinking water and sufficient irrigation to cultivate food crops, hydrate livestock, and quench the thirst of our ever-evolving ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Clean Water, Groundwater, Irrigation System, Ocextension, Smart Irrigation, Surface Water, Water, Water Quality, Water Quantity, Water Supply

Clean Water Act: Surface Water Protection

by Krista Stump

March 18, 2020

The Clean Water Act The Clean Water Act was first enacted in 1972. It serves as a framework to regulate the pollution of surface waters in the United States. It does not include the protection of groundwater (which is a protected under of the ... READ MORE

Category: Water
Tags: Clean Water Act, Pollution, Surface Water

Central Florida’s Water Resources

by Krista Stump

December 6, 2019

From freshwater lakes to vast underground aquifers, central Florida has a wealth of water resources. Water sources can be split into groundwater and surface water. Groundwater Over 90% of Florida's drinking water comes from underground aquifers. ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Aquifer, Groundwater, Lakes, Nonpoint Source Pollution, Surface Water, Water

Basin Management Action Plans

by Yilin

December 1, 2017

The Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) program is among the major programs implemented by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to address water quality issues in the state. The establishment of the TMDL program is grounded ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Basin, Bmap, BMPs, Clean Water Act, Monitoring, Pollution, Quality, Surface Water, TMDL, Water

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