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Shaping a Sustainable Future: Water School for Leaders to Tackle Key Water Issues in Marion and Sumter Counties

by Stella Canfield
April 10, 2025

Decision-makers and community leaders are invited to the Water School for Leaders, a two-day professional development program to provide essential, science-based information on current and future water issues in Marion and Sumter counties. The ... READ MORE

Category: Events, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: CEUs, Fngla, Marion County, Sumter County, Water, Water School, Yilin Zhuang
Panorama of sunrise at Lake Alice.

New Online Resource for Florida Well and Septic System Owners

by Stella Canfield
March 24, 2025

Floridians who rely on private wells and septic systems now have access to a valuable online resource to ensure the safety and maintenance of their household water. Water resources regional specialized agents Yilin Zhuang (Central District) ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Andrea Albertin, Disaster Preparation, Drinking Water, Florida Well Owner Network, FWON, Groundwater, Hurricane, Private Wells, Septic Systems, Water, Yilin Zhuang
Yellow Bromeliads.

Foliage, Florals and Tropics Galore: MREC at 2025 TPIE

by Stella Canfield
February 5, 2025

The Mid-Florida Research and Education Center (MREC) connected with industry professionals at the Florida Nursery, Growers, and Landscape Association (FNGLA)’s 2025 Tropical Plant International Expo (TPIE) – a premier trade event showcasing ... READ MORE

Category: Events, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Alfred Huo, David Norman, Fngla, Lance Osborne, Tpie, Tropical Plant International Expo

Private Well and Septic System Care Before and After Storms: Essential Resources for Homeowners

by Yilin
September 25, 2024

Florida’s frequent storms and hurricanes can have significant impacts on private wells and septic systems. Homeowners must take proactive steps to protect their water quality and ensure their systems function safely before and after severe ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Before And After Storms, Drinking Water, Espanol, FWON, Helene, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Preparedness, Milton, Private Wells, Septic Systems, Storms

Learn to Protect Your Drinking Water and Septic System: Free Workshops in Marion County

by Yilin
September 20, 2024

Join Us for Two Community-Oriented Workshops on Private Drinking Well Maintenance, Well Water Quality, and Septic System Care in Marion County! Are you concerned about the safety of your drinking water and the health of your septic system? ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Home Management, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Extension, Florida Well Owner Network, FWON, Hurricane Preparedness, Private Wells, Septic Systems, Well Water Testing, Workshop
Well system with a tank.

Free Webinars on Private Well and Septic Systems for Floridians

by Stella Canfield
August 12, 2024

Florida homeowners with private wells or septic systems are invited to learn more about their home water and wastewater management system through three free webinars hosted by a UF/IFAS and MREC expert. WHO: Yilin Zhuang, water resources ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Home Care, Home Maintenance, Maintenance, Private Well, Septic System, Water, Water Conservation, Webinar
Multiple seedlings in pots.

Growing Together Symposium returns for its second annual event

by Stella Canfield
July 12, 2024

Growing Together! Central Florida Partners for Agriculture Symposium, an event to connect the Central Florida agricultural community to allied agencies, returns for its second annual event. This year hosted in the Mid-Florida Research and Education ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, AGRICULTURE, Events, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Ag BMPs, Ag Policies, Central Florida, Extension, Free Event, Outreach, Yilin Zhuang
Banner pictures of private wells, septic systems, and springs

Join Our Private Well and Septic System Webinar Series

by Yilin
June 25, 2024

  Are you curious about private wells and septic systems? Whether you’re a homeowner, a real estate professional, or simply interested in understanding these essential components, our three-part webinar series has you covered!   Webinar ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Events, Home Management, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Drinking Water, FWON, Groundwater, Home Maintenance, Hurricane Preparedness, Private Wells, Septic Systems, Wastewater, Webinars, Well Water
various water features in Florida

Water Wednesday Recap: Is Xeriscaping for Florida?

by Yilin
May 23, 2024

Are you curious about xeriscaping and how we can establish it in the Sunshine State? This Water Wednesday, Jamielyn Daugherty, the Florida-Friendly Landscaping and Urban Forestry Agent in Sumter County gave us an overview of xeriscaping and ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Lawn, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Ecosystem, Florida Friendly, Landscaping, Water Conservation, Water Wednesday, Xeriscaping

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