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PSA: Septic system maintenance after flooding

by Tory MooreAvatar photo
May 8, 2023

Developed by UF/IFAS Extension regional specialized water resources agents Yilin Zhuang and Andrea Albertin During floods or heavy rains, the soil around a septic tank and drainfield can get waterlogged, and wastewater from the septic system ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Flood, Flooding, Foodwater, Hurricane, Septic System, Septic Tank, Tropical Depression, Tropical Storm, Tropical Storms

PSA: Well water routine maintenance

by Tory MooreAvatar photo
May 8, 2023

Developed by UF/IFAS Extension regional specialized water resources agents Yilin Zhuang and Andrea Albertin If you obtain drinking water from your own well, you alone are responsible for assuring that it is safe. For this reason, routine ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Contaminated, Drinking Water, Private Well, Safety, Water Resources, Well Water

Fertilizer Ordinances: Are They Going Away?

by Susan Haddock
May 5, 2023

The first week of May 2023 legislative bills called “Land and Water Management” were sponsored in Florida (SB 1240 and HB 1197). The bills, if passed “prohibit counties & municipalities from adopting laws, regulations, rules, or policies ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Lawn, Turf, Water
Tags: Algae Blooms, Black Out, Fertilizer, Fertilizer Ordinances, Fertilizer Restrictions, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Water Quality

Florida Waters Stewardship Program

by Michael D'ImperioAvatar photo
May 5, 2023

Water touches every part of our lives. Whether you're an avid fisher, a weekend beachgoer, or just someone who enjoys a tall, cold glass of H₂O, your life depends on an ample supply of clean water. Originally developed by UF/IFAS Extension ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Events, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Conserve, Environment, Florida Waters Stewardship Program, FWSP, Pgm_Water, Preserve, Protect, Water

Florida Land Steward Update, May 5, 2023

by Chris DemersAvatar photo
May 5, 2023

SIGNUP OPEN FOR 2023 SOUTHERN PINE BEETLE (SPB) ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION PROGRAM Apply by June 9 The Southern Pine Beetle Assistance and Prevention Program, supported through a grant by the U.S. Forest Service, provides incentive payments ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Awards, Conservation Easements, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest, Forest Health, Forest Management, Online Course, Scholarships And Funding, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Southern Pine Beetle, Timber, Tree Farm, Wildlife
One Health and Summer Time!

Don’t forget about One Health during the summer: Tips to survive!

by One Health Center of Excellence
May 4, 2023

Introduction: Summer is just around the corner, and with it comes longer days, warmer temperatures, and plenty of opportunities to engage in outdoor activities. However, the summer season also brings an increased risk of exposure to zoonotic ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Forests, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Recreation, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: Alejandro Sanchez MDP, Circular Health, One Health, Summertime, Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Development Goals, UF-IFAS

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