Category: Natural Resources

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Water Wednesday Recap: Living with Florida Wildlife and Pests

by Yilin Zhuang
October 22, 2026

Living in Florida means sharing our environment with a wide variety of wildlife. From alligators in neighborhood ponds to snakes in gardens and frogs around our homes, wildlife encounters are part of everyday life in the Sunshine State. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Alligators, Armadillos, Florida, Florida Scrub Jay, Florida Wildlife, Frogs, Mosquitoes, Raccoons, Roof Rats, Snakes, Ticks, Water Wednesday, Wild Hogs
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Webinar Recap: Home Water Treatment Systems – Understanding Filters, Softeners, and Treatment Options

by Yilin Zhuang
October 19, 2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Home Water Treatment Systems: Understanding Filters, Softeners, and Treatment Options, hosted by the UF/IFAS Extension Florida Well Owner Network. This was the fourth webinar in our Private Well and ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Drinking Water, Drinking Water Quality, Florida Well Owner Network, FWON, Home Water Treatment Systems, Reverse Osmosis, RO Systems, UV Disinfection, Water Filtration, Water Softeners, Water Treatment
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Webinar Recap: Before and After the Storm – Protecting Household Water Systems During Hurricanes and Flooding

by Yilin Zhuang
October 15, 2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Before and After the Storm - Protecting Household Water Systems during Hurricanes and Flooding Webinar, hosted by the UF/IFAS Extension Florida Well Owner Network. This was the third webinar in our ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Before And After Storms, Drinking Water, Florida Well Owner Network, FWON, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparedness, Private Wells, Septic Systems, Wastewater, Water Systems, Wells

Webinar Recap: Septic System 101 – Understanding Septic Systems and Common Homeowner Practices

by Yilin Zhuang
September 29, 2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Septic System 101 webinar, hosted by the UF/IFAS Extension Florida Well Owner Network (FWON). This was the second webinar in our Private Well and Septic System Webinar Series, and we appreciated everyone’s ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Drainfield, FWON, Household Wastewater, Household Water, Private Wells, Septic, Septic System, Septic Tank
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Webinar Recap: Private Well 101 – Understanding Your Well and Water Basics

by Yilin Zhuang
September 4, 2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Private Well 101: Understanding Your Well and Water Basics webinar, hosted by the UF/IFAS Extension Florida Well Owner Network (FWON). We had participants joining from across Florida and a great set ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Aquifer, Drinking Water, Florida Well Owner Network, FWON, Private Wells, Septic Systems, Water Testing, Well Components, Well Water
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Water Wednesday Recap: Summer Lawn and Irrigation Care in Florida

by Yilin Zhuang
August 28, 2026

Florida summers can be challenging for lawns. Hot temperatures increase water demand, but simply running your irrigation system more often is not necessarily the answer. Too much water can contribute to disease, shallow roots, weeds, and unnecessary ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Lawn, Water
Tags: Florida, Florida Lawn, Lawn Care, Lawn Irrigaiton, Lawn Watering, New Residents, Water Conservation, Water Wednesday
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Water Wednesday Recap: Understanding Florida Homes

by Yilin Zhuang
July 31, 2026

Florida's heat and humidity can be challenging, especially for homeowners who are new to the state. During our July Water Wednesday webinar, Understanding Florida Homes: Humidity, Mold, and Energy Use, Lisa Hamilton, UF/IFAS Extension Family ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Energy Efficiency, Florida, Florida Homes, Home Maintenance, Humidity, Mold Prevention, Special Topics, Water Conservation, Water Wednesday
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Water Wednesday Recap: Hurricane Preparedness for New Florida Residents

by Yilin Zhuang
June 1, 2026

In the June Water Wednesday webinar, Hurricane Preparedness: A Guide for New Florida Residents, Dr. Angie Lindsey, an associate professor in the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences with University of Florida, shares some practical ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Emergency Preparedness, Emergency Water Supply, Florida Hurricane Season, Hurricane Preparedness, New Florida Residents, Post Storm Recovery, Storm Preparedness, Water Wednesday
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Water Wednesday Recap: Understanding Drainage, Ponds, and How Florida Manages Rainwater

by Yilin Zhuang
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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Water Wednesday Recap: Florida-Friendly Landscaping for New Residents

by Yilin Zhuang
April 24, 2026

As part of the Water Wednesday webinar series, Tom Wickman, Assistant Director of the Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM Program, shared practical guidance on how Florida residents can design and maintain landscapes that work with the state’s ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: FFL, Florida Friendly Landcaping, Gardening, Irrigation, Landscape, Water Wednesday

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