Water Wednesday Recap – All About Your Toilet
Did you know around 11% of the household water is used to flush toilets in Florida? Last Water Wednesday was all about the toilets.
Tag: water conservation
Water Wednesday Recap – Florida-Friendly Landscaping
You may hear some myths that Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ means “you plant it and you forget it” or it looks wild and untamed. This is not the picture we want anyone to paint of a Florida-Friendly… Read More
Water Wednesday Recap – Landscaping Pollution Solution
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
Water Wednesday Recap – Does Florida Have Enough Water?
Some of you may already know we are starting a new series – Water Wednesday. Water Wednesday is a Facebook Live series provided by Agents and Specialists in UF/IFAS. Every Wednesday 2 pm ET, we… Read More
Water Conservation Tips for the Landscape
We are in the part of the year when we do not receive much rainfall and for many homeowners, watering is a way of life. We are experiencing temperatures in the 80s which means without… Read More
Landscape Mishaps, Misuse and Abuse
Landscapers and homeowners alike are very excited to meet and greet spring 2019 growing season. People in my neighborhood are busy with their lawnmowers and are shopping for new plants. But did you know that… Read More
Reclaimed Water for Irrigation
Have you seen purple pipes around your town or neighborhood? What about signs that read, “Reclaimed Water. Do not Drink,” like the one below? Reclaimed water is treated wastewater that is reused in a… Read More
Save Water and Money with a Rain Barrel
The rainy season is upon us in central Florida. And when it rains, it pours. On average, we get over 7 inches of rain in the month of June. Where does all this rain go?… Read More
Green Infrastructure for Stormwater Management
The population in Central Florida is rapidly growing. To support the rising population, rural lands are being developed into urban and suburban areas with a high density of roads, roofs, sidewalks, and other impervious surfaces…. Read More
A Beginners Guide to Water Management — The ABCs
Florida LAKEWATCH has released an information circular to introduce topics and common terms about water management. Circular 101 A Beginners Guide to Water Management — The ABCs provides pictures and explanations on topics such as… Read More