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UF Extension director offers tips on getting post-hurricane help

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September 14, 2017

  GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Hurricane Irma has done her worst, and now residents are left to pick up the pieces. But, help is available if residents act quickly, said Gene McAvoy, University of Florida IFAS Extension Hendry County director. “While ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Extension, FEMA, Hendry County, Hurricane Irma, IFAS, News

UF world leader in soil, water science to receive international award

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September 6, 2017

By Robin Koestoyo Media Contact: Beverly James, 352-273-3566, beverlymjames@ufl.edu   FORT PIERCE, Fla.— University of Florida professor Zhenli He will receive an international honor for outstanding research contributions to his ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: Award, He, Indian River Research And Education Center, News, Soil And Water Sciences

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ – Protect the waterfront

by wholley
August 30, 2017

Living on the coast or along a lake in Florida can make for a fantastic lifestyle, often replete with stunning scenery and vibrant ecosystems. But, that lifestyle carries with it additional responsibility, in the form of preserving our waters ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Water
Tags: Algae, Chemicals, Fertilizer, FFL, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Landscaping, Lawn, Pesticide, Pgm_HortRes, Plants, Runoff, Turn, Water
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Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ – Reduce stormwater runoff

by wholley
August 30, 2017

Florida is an amazing state, in many ways. Chief among these is the variety of water resources available to us. We can boast of nearly 3,000 miles of shoreline, more than 650 miles of coastal beaches, some 7,800 freshwater lakes, 700-assorted ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Water, Work & Life
Tags: FFL, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Landscape, Lawn, Pgm_HortRes, Runoff, Stormwater, Water, Yard
rain garden in florida

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ – Reduce stormwater runoff

by wholley
August 30, 2017

Florida is an amazing state, in many ways. Chief among these is the variety of water resources available to us. We can boast of nearly 3,000 miles of shoreline, more than 650 miles of coastal beaches, some 7,800 freshwater lakes, 700-assorted ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Water, Work & Life
Tags: FFL, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Landscape, Lawn, Pgm_HortRes, Runoff, Stormwater, Water, Yard

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