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It is summertime in Florida and that means lots of rain. That is great for our plants, but often these heavy rains lead to rainwater running off the landscape and carrying pollutants down our storm drains. Some of… Read More

Earth Day Celebration Suggestions: Consider Long-Term Impact of Celebration

Photo of churning waters by Bora Burri on Unsplash, https://unsplash.com/photos/Hk91ys8MI0I

by Shannon Carnevale

Posted: March 27, 2017

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Earth Day, held annually on April 22nd, creates a surge of interest in living “green” or in an environmentally friendly way. Below, I’ve shared some Earth Day celebration suggestions which help our local environment in the long-term. Stormwater Management for… Read More

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Natural Resources, Water

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Reducing Stormwater Runoff

Earth Day Celebration Suggestions: Consider Long-Term Impact of Celebration