Mary Campbell, Pinellas County Extension Director, Urban Sustainability Agent Bottled water is easy and convenient. The sales of bottled water have grown tremendously is recent years. Each year, people are drinking 30 billion throwaway bottles ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WaterBy Neil CombeeGoverning Board ChairSouthwest Florida Water Management DistrictThe Southwest Florida Water Management District's 16-county region has weathered more than two and a half years of drought. And, unfortunately, there are no guarantees ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WaterBy Cindy Peacock Pinellas County Extension HorticulturistIt is nice that we are getting so much rain. But, everyday rain can cause mosquito problems. When water collects in around the house in containers like tires, gutters, and bird baths, ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Water, WildlifeEven with recent rains drought conditions continue throughout west-central Florida. The SWFWMD water shortage order has been extended through September 30, 2008. Please see this website for more information: http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/conservation/restrictions/ READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WaterHave you done a spot-check on your home electronics lately? Today’s gadgetry often includes little blinking lights, red lights, green lights, amber lights, etc. just to let you know they are working. These little devils are stealing from ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WaterBy: James StevensonWatering lawns and landscape plants can account for up to 50 percent of an average homeowner’s total water use. Watering a typical 5,000 square-foot yard with an in-ground sprinkler system could cost from $4 to $10 per ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Water
An adequate supply of clean drinking water is an absolute priority during any emergency. A normally active person needs at least one gallon of drinking water daily. That would include about two quarts for drinking and the remainder for ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Water, Work & Life