Tag: water quality

Weekly “What is it?”: Carpenter Creek Headwaters Park

by Carrie Stevenson
July 16, 2026

If you want to truly solve a problem, it’s always best to go back to the original source. Piecemeal fixes can patch things up for a while, but they won’t last. For well over 70 years, Escambia County and the City of Pensacola have dealt ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Ecotourism, Estuaries, Habitat Conservation, Hiking, Native Plants, Panhandle Outdoors, Pensacola Bay, Stormwater, Water Quality, Weekly What Is It
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Compost on the Farm: Testing compost for nutrient content

by Yvette Goodiel
July 16, 2026

This article is part of the series, Using Compost on the Farm. Composting keeps organic materials out of the landfill, prevents water quality impacts resulting from unmanaged debris/manure piles, and provides beneficial re-use of organic waste ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Best Management Practices, Commercial Horticulture Digest, IFASwater, Martin County, Small Farms, Soil Health, UF/IFAS Extension, Using Compost On The Farm, Water, Water Quality
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Learn How to Water Your Lawn and More at Explore Extension

by Larry Williams
June 22, 2026

“If I could get people to water their lawns only when needed, I would solve most lawn problems in Florida.” That is what one of the top grass researchers at the University of Florida says. When it comes to watering lawns, people often ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn
Tags: Discover 4-H, Food Preservation, Lawn Irrigation, Soil Testing, Water Quality
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Summer and Fall Sumter County Urban Forestry and Landscape Professional Classes

by Jamie Daugherty, Ph.D.
June 15, 2026

Join us for a variety of classes this summer and fall! Connecting Florida-Friendly Landscaping(TM) Principles to Urban Forestry Date: 7/21/26 Time: 8:30am-5pm Location: UF/IFAS Sumter County Extension. 7620 State Rte 471 #2, Bushnell, ... READ MORE

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Tags: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Trees, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Sumter County, Urban Forestry, Urban Forestry Extension, Urban Trees, Water Quality

Water BMPs for Florida Small Farmers

by Luis Rodriguez Rosado
June 9, 2026

Florida farmers operate in a unique environment, including sandy soils, variable weather (heavy rain, droughts, freezes, etc.), and sensitive water resources. To protect water quality and ensure long-term productivity, the Florida Department ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Polk Small Farms, Small Farms, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Polk County, Water, Water Bmp, Water Efficiently, Water Management, Water Quality
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Blue-Green Algae Are Blooming

by Mike D'Imperio
June 8, 2026

Here in Florida, we are no strangers to algae. It occurs naturally in both saltwater and freshwater ecosystems. Our warm climate, ample sunlight, and slow-moving, shallow waters provide excellent habitats for many algal species. If you have ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Algae, Algal Bloom, Blue-green Algae, Cyanobacteria, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Harmful Algae, Pgm_Water, Sarasota, Sarasota County, Water Quality
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Water Wednesday Recap: Stormwater 101: Understanding Drainage, Ponds, and How Florida Manages Rainwater

by Yilin
May 27, 2026

In the May Water Wednesday webinar Stormwater 101: Understanding Drainage, Ponds, and How Florida Manages Rainwater, Dr. Eban Bean, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist of Urban Water Resources Engineering at the University of Florida ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Florida, Green Stormwater Infrastructure, New Residents, Runoff, Stormwater, Stormwater BMPs, Stormwater Management, Water Quality, Water Wednesday

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