Category: Water

New Associate Dean for UF/IFAS Extension Named: Dukes to Lead Special Initiatives While Continuing as Director of CLUE 

by Jennifer Sykes

October 25, 2023

Michael Dukes, director of the UF/IFAS Center for Land Use Efficiency (CLUE), is the new Associate Dean for Extension effective immediately. In this newly created position, Dukes will oversee the administration of a variety of programs ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Announcements, IFAS Administration

H2OSAV Program Is Evaluating Impacts of Water Conservation Programs

May 10, 2021

H2OSAV (Water Savings, Analytics, and Verification) is a UF/IFAS Extension program helping measurably save Florida water. The program is led by UF/IFAS State Specialized Extension Agent, Dr. Nick Taylor. The program works with local governments, ... READ MORE

Category: Water
Tags: H20SAV, Urban Landscape Summit, Water, Water Savings

Landscape Industry Discussion of Water Use, Growth, and COVID-19 Impacts

May 3, 2021

The 2021 Urban Landscape Summit kicked off with a State of the Landscape Industry panel. This first session provided an overview of today's landscape industry conditions. Opening remarks and panel discussion focused on water use and growth around ... READ MORE

Category: Water
Tags: Florida, Green Industry, Landscapes, Urban Landscape Summit, Water

2021 Urban Landscape Summit Returns in January

January 13, 2021

The popular Urban Landscape Summit returns in virtual format every Wednesday, 1-2:30 p.m., from January 20 until March 31. You can register through Zoom for all the sessions or just topics you are interested in. Make sure to scroll and select ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, Water
Tags: Landscape, Urban Landscape Summit, Water

Agent and Grower Perspectives on Soil Moisture Sensors for Irrigation Decision Making

July 23, 2020

Dr. Charles Barrett, Regional Specialized Agent in Water Resources, discussed agent and grower perspectives on soil moisture sensors during the 2020 Virtual Ag BMP Summit. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Water
Tags: Agriculture, Best Management Practice, Best Management Practices, BMP, BMPs, Irrigation, Soil Moisture Sensors, Water

Agricultural Water Conservation and Quality: Alternative Irrigation Methods to Seepage

June 17, 2020

Drs. Mark Clark and Lincoln Zotarelli discussed alternative irrigation methods to seepage and their impact on water quality and quantity. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Water
Tags: Agriculture, Best Management Practice, Best Management Practices, BMP, BMPs, Irrigation, Seepage, Water

A Clean Water Odyssey through the Chesapeake Bay

May 20, 2020

Dr. Amy Shober, a professor and extension specialist in nutrient management at the University of Delaware, was the third speaker of the 2020 Virtual Ag BMP Summit. Dr. Shober discussed the current state of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed and the ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Water
Tags: Agriculture, Best Management Practice, Best Management Practices, BMP, BMPs, Water

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