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Septic System Overload: How Heavy Rainfall Affects Your System and What to Do

by Yilin
September 27, 2024

When heavy rainfall or hurricanes hit, many homeowners with septic systems face a common problem: system overload. Excessive water can saturate the soil around the drainfield, leading to backups, slow drains, or even sewage contamination in ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Flooding, Floodwaters, FWON, Helene, Hurricane, Hurricane Recovery, Milton, Private Wells, Septic Systems, Storms, Wells

What Homeowners Should Do if Public Wastewater Treatment Plants Are Disrupted After a Hurricane

by Yilin
September 27, 2024

Hurricanes can disrupt critical infrastructure, including public wastewater treatment plants. When these facilities fail, homeowners must be aware of the health and environmental hazards and take actions to protect themselves. Here is a guide ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: FWON, Helene, Hurricane, Hurricane Recovery, Milton, Public Sewer, Sewage, Wastewater, Wastewater Treatment
various water features in Florida

Kayak Lunch & Learn at Rainbow River

by Yilin
September 20, 2024

Join us for an unforgettable journey on one of Florida's most pristine and beautiful rivers, Rainbow River. This is your chance to immerse yourself in nature while learning about our precious water resources and how to protect them. Event Highlights ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Lawn, Natural Resources, Recreation, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Education, Extension, FFL, Kayak, Landscape, Lunch And Learn, Nutrient Loadings, Rainbow River, Septic Systems, Springs
Collage featuring MREC faculty cards, visitors watching a monitor, and screens projecting live insects and OrangeTV clips.

MREC Exhibits at 2024 Landscape Show, Sharing Research and Resources

by Stella Canfield
September 4, 2024

The Mid-Florida Research and Education Center (MREC) connected with industry professionals at the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA)’s 2024 Landscape Show, a three-day event that brings in over 7,000 industry professionals ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: David Norman, Fngla, Lance Osborne, Liz Felter, The Landscape Show, Yilin Zhuang
Attendees at the Growing Together Symposium.

2024 Growing Together Symposium Connects Agricultural Community with Experts, Resources

by Stella Canfield
August 8, 2024

The Growing Together Symposium made a memorable return on Aug. 1 for its second annual event, bringing together over 45 Central Florida farmers, growers and industry professionals at the UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center (MREC). ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, AGRICULTURE, Events, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water
Tags: Ag BMPs, Ag Policies, Central Florida, Extension, Free Event, Greenhouses, Jianjun Chen, Kirsten Pelz-Stelinski, Liz Felter, Outreach, Plant Clinic, Yilin Zhuang

Private Well and Septic System Care Workshop in Marion County

by Yilin
February 6, 2024

Join Us for a Workshop 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? Your worries end here! ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Drinking Water, Florida Well Owner Network, FWON, Onsite Systems, Private Wells, Septic Systems, Sewer, Water, Water Testing, Well Water

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