Category: Water
Lakewatch in Polk County: A Volunteer Water Program that needs YOUR help!
October 12, 2017
Polk County and Florida LAKEWATCH are looking for volunteers for 22 Polk County Lakes! Lakewatch is a citizen volunteer lake monitoring program that facilitates "hands-on" citizen participation in the management of Florida lakes, rivers and ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Natural Resources, WaterTags: Lakes, LAKEWATCH, Shannon Carnevale, Volunteer, Water Quality
Aquatic Midges, also known as “Blind Mosquitoes”
October 11, 2017
Blind mosquitoes are a type of freshwater midge. This particular type of midge does not bite, suck blood, or carry diseases. However, blind mosquitoes can still be a nuisance and their populations are often extremely difficult to manage. Read ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, WaterTags: Aquatic Midges, Blind Mosquitoes, Freshwater Midges, Midges, Mosquitoes, Paxton Evans, Shannon Carnevale
Gray Water Reuse in Florida
October 10, 2017
What is Gray Water? The exact definition of gray water varies from state to state, but generally includes any household wastewater other than that which comes in direct contact with human waste (such as water used for toilet flushing) or that ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterTags: Drainage, Environmental, Gray Water, Grey Water, Groundwater, Potable, Septic, Wastewater
Policy for Water Quality Protection
October 10, 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: Natural Resources, WaterTags: BMP, Clean Water Act, Discharge, Policy, Pollution, Quality, Standards, Wastewater, Water