Category: Water
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
Teachers Dive Into Water Curriculum
October 10, 2017
In 2016, there was a 4th grade science teacher named Mary who had a class of 22 students. She wanted to do more interactive activities in her class but most science activity kits did not fit into her budget. She was frustrated ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Teaching, WaterTags: Conservation, Curriculum, Interactive, Science, Teachers, Water
Calling Conservation Shenanigans!
October 9, 2017
I don't know about you, but I like the idea of a business being conservative and eco-friendly. I especially like it when they point out their conservation efforts so I can give them kudos for their efforts and, as a good consumer, continue to ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Water, Work & LifeTags: Conservation, Water
Water and Environmental Conservation Workshops at Extension
October 6, 2017
On a monthly basis, from February through November, we present Composting, Microirrigation and Rainwater Harvesting Workshops at the UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County. These workshops are free to Hillsborough County residents. The Composting ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Water
Nine Steps to a Florida-Friendly Landscape
October 6, 2017
For an easy-to-implement approach to create and maintain an attractive and healthy landscape that protects Florida’s natural resources, follow the nine steps listed below. Right Plant, Right Place – Select plants that require minimal ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Water
UF professor: Drought, free electricity ravaging India’s groundwater supply
October 4, 2017
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- A professor with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences hopes to use his research on water conservation to help farmers in India. In 2014, the National Crime Records Bureau of India reported ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, WaterTags: Agricultural And Biological Engineering Department, IFAS, News, Southwest Florida Research And Education Center, Suicide, Water
Water Recycling, Reclaiming and Reuse
October 3, 2017
With a growing population, running out of water is a big concern. Wells are constantly being placed for new homes which are causing springs, aquifers, streams and lakes to go dry. How can we help to conserve water? Water reclaiming ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, WaterTags: Conservation, Irrigation, Landscape, Landscape Irrigation, Reclaimed Water, Recycle, Recycled Water, Wastewater Treatment Facility, Water Conservation, Water Reclaiming, Water Reuse
Florida-Friendly Landscaping Practices
September 29, 2017
If you live in Florida, you know that the weather is hot and dry most of the time. How can you keep your yard beautiful all of the time and be economically friendly, even through the dry seasons? Florida-Friendly landscaping is the ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, WaterTags: Florida, Florida Friendly, Home Landscape, Landscaping, Lawn, Yard