Category: Water

On Earth Day, UF Researchers Say Conserve Water Now or Pay the Price Later

by Ken Gioeli
April 20, 2018

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida residents are using more and more water every day, leaving future Floridians with more expensive options to meet anticipated needs, according to University of Florida researchers. Earth Day, April 22, is a great ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Management, Lawn, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: Earth Day, Extension, IFAS, News, Water

Introductory Irrigation for Landscape and Irrigation Professionals Workshop

by Erin Harlow
April 6, 2018

This is a excellent opportunity for landscapers and irrigation professionals to learn about irrigation systems. The class will be a mix of classroom and hands-on experiences with local Extension agents who come from the landscape and irrigation ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Irrigation, Landscape, Professional, Water Conservation

Starfish Found In Florida Waters

by Ken Gioeli
April 6, 2018

by Les Harrison With the return of warmer weather, the focus of outdoor activities is shifting to pursuits where the partakers can maintain a comfortable temperature personally. So logically this means taking advantage of the local water resources. North ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Atlantic, Gulf Coast, Les Harrison, Marine Biology, North Florida, Starfish, UF-IFAS

My Florida Farm Weather: On-site decision making support

by Rick Lusher
March 30, 2018

Weather-related information is essential to Florida’s agricultural producers for making important decisions regarding the use of water for irrigation and cold protection. Since the mid 1990’s, The Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN) ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Cold, Cold Protection, Freeze, Irrigation, Water, Weather

Year to End Plastic Pollution

by Holly Abeels
March 29, 2018

Earth Day was founded on April 22, 1970 to focus on educating all people about environmental issues. The Earth Day Network coordinates global activities and events on Earth Day. This year, the theme of Earth Day is End Plastic Pollution, towards ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Environment, Oceans, Plastic, Pollution, Sustainability

The Green Industry Best Management Practices (GI-BMPs)

by Grantly Ricketts
March 27, 2018

The Green Industry Management Practices (GI-BMPs) teach environmentally safe landscaping practices that help conserve and protect Florida’s ground and surface waters. They can also save the Florida homeowner money, time, and ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, Turf, Water
Tags: Non Point Pollution

Aquatic Plants of Interest- Piedmont Primrose, Ludwigia acruata

by Jane Cant
March 26, 2018

What's that plant? Recently a call was placed to the Extension Office about the possibility of hydrilla in a local water body. Upon further investigation, the plant in question was identified as Piedmont primrose, Ludwigia acruata, a native ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Aquatic Plants, NFLAG, Piedmont Primrose, Suwannee County

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