Category: Water

New EDIS/Ask IFAS Document Published by Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences During May and June

by Susan Gildersleeve
August 5, 2025

Discover the latest research and practical solutions from UF/IFAS experts. These are the new EDIS/Ask IFAS documents from the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences, Program in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences during May and June. ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Ask IFAS, EDIS Journal, Fisheries And Aquatic Sciences, Lakes, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences

El cambio climático y los efectos de la salinidad en los estuarios de Florida

by Heidy Ramirez
March 20, 2025

Sin duda el cambio climático es un tema controversial y hasta conflictivo. Muchas veces uno puede hasta evitar mencionarlo, pero ¿qué pasaría si...por ejemplo aumenta el nivel del mar y se altera el flujo de los ríos? ¿Cómo se afectaría ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Ask IFAS, Climate Change, Department Of Soil And Water Science, Espanol, Florida, Water
Two runners crossing a bridge over a river.

Insights and Tips for Communicating Water Policy

by Gillian McGuire
March 15, 2024

In a new EDIS publication series, Communicating About Water in the Floridan Aquifer Region, there is much to be learned about how to adequately communicate water issues and water policy. All six parts give summaries about the findings of different ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: Ask IFAS, Department Of Agricultural Education And Communication, Water Challenges, Water Policy
Pop-up, in-ground sprinkler head and home irrigation system. Photo taken 10-01-20.

Learning about Home Water Use

by Amanda Quintos
February 2, 2022

Water is a vital part of everyday life. Florida, with its growing population, has seen an increase in water use. Understanding household water consumption can support conservation efforts. H2OSAV has a series of fact sheets on Ask IFAS that ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Lawn, Money Matters, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Agricultural And Biological Engineering Department, Bradley Spatz, H2OSAV, Kaitlin Olander Robb Price, Nick Taylor, Parker Johnson, Pierce Jones, Tricia Kyzar, Water Use

Contaminants in the Urban Environment: Microplastics

by allisonmnick
January 11, 2016

Plastic, plastic everywhere! We live in a world where we are surrounded by plastic: from packaging materials and cutlery to plastic appliances and medical devices. Since the mid-twentieth century, plastic has been a boon to humanity and an integral ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Contaminants In The Urban Environment Series, Gurpal S. Toor, Ignacio A. Rodriguez-Jorquera, Maia McGuire, Soil And Water Sciences Department, Yun-Ya Yang
Inlet pipe depositing sand-clay mix

Sand-Clay Mix in Phosphate Mine Reclamation: Characteristics and Land Use

by Samantha Murray
October 15, 2015

Phosphate rock is a key component in producing fertilizer and many other economically important products. Getting phosphate rock out of the ground produces a by-produce called phosphate clay, which mining operations must return to the landscape. ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Casey Beavers, Edward A. Hanlon, George J. Hochmuth, James Cates, Matt Wilson, Phosphate Industry, Soil And Water Sciences Department
Water lily

Strategies to Encourage Adoption of Stormwater Pond Best Management Practices (BMPs) by Homeowners

by Samantha Murray
September 18, 2015

Man-made ponds can be a useful way to collect, store, and treat stormwater runoff in residential areas. However, these ponds can become polluted when runoff contains fertilizers, pesticides, and pet waste from the neighborhood. This 8-page fact ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Agricultural Education And Communication Department, Emily Ott, Gail Hansen, Laura A. Warner, Michelle Atkinson, Ondine Wells, Paul Monaghan, Stormwater Ponds
Figure 1. Any homeowner can independently adopt the Florida-Friendly Landscaping practices as long as they are consistent with HOA requirements and other restrictions. Credit: Michael Gutierrez, UF/IFAS

Estimated Water Savings Potential of Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Activities

by Diana Hagan
September 8, 2015

To help homeowners predict the impact of implementing some of the water conservation measures listed on Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ checklist, this 5-page fact sheet offers a table of estimated water savings. Homeowners can select activities ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Agricultural And Biological Engineering Department, Florida-Friendly Landscapes, Lawns And Water Conservation, Mackenzie Boyer, Michael D. Dukes

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