Tag: Low-impact development

WATER WEDNESDAY RECAP – HOW CAN I BE A GOOD STORMWATER NEIGHBOR?

by Yilin
April 26, 2022

Florida is known as the Sunshine State. In fact, it rains a lot here. The annual rainfall amounts range from 40 to 60 inches depending on the location (Florida Climate Center. 2016), which in turns generates a lot stormwater runoff. When it ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Lawn, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Tags: #WaterWednesday, GI, Green Infrastructure, Green Stormwater Infrastructure, Low-impact Development, Stormwater, Water Wednesday

Stormwater Runoff: When it Rains it Pours

by Krista Stump
July 1, 2021

Summer is here, and with the heat comes rain. Where does all this rainwater go? Some of it soaks into the ground, some evaporates back into the air, but some also runs off into waterbodies. Rain that runs off the ground is called stormwater ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Development, Green Infrastructure, Impervious, Low-impact Development, Pollution, Runoff, Stormwater, Water

Water Wednesday Recap – Landscaping Pollution Solution

by Yilin
May 18, 2020

Water pollution from stormwater runoff threatens Florida’s valuable water resources. Undeveloped land covered with grass, plants, and trees absorbs rainwater. As Florida continue to grow, more of this land is covered with hard impervious surfaces ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Krista Stump, Landscaping, Lid, Low-impact Development, Runoff, Stormwater, UF IFAS Extension, Water Conservation, Water Pollution, Water Protection, Water Quality, Water Quantity, Water Wednesday, Yilin Zhuang

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