UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County
Join us for the kick-off of our all new Marine Science Speaker series at Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center. The series will be held on the 1st Thursday of October, November, and… Read More
All hearings will begin at 6 p.m. local time and will conclude no later than 9 p.m. Monday, May 2, 2011 Generic Amendment for Annual Catch Limits and Accountability Measures Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Parkway950… Read More
April is Water Conservation Month. Join your fellow Floridians and pledge to conserve water. It’s our water and it’s worth saving. Pledge now and be entered to win a free water conservation kit!
Wow, have we seen a lot of rain over the last week. Many parts of Pinellas County are completely saturated and some are dealing with standing water. Many plants in the landscape are not tolerant… Read More
By: Mary Campbell, Extension Director and Urban Sustainability Agent As we try to reduce our carbon footprint water conservation can be an important factor. It takes a lot of energy to treat and move water… Read More
Water quality is a big concern here in Pinellas County. We must do everything we can to protect our precious water resources: for our health, and for our tourism-driven economy. Storm water runoff is one… Read More
Pre-registration is now open for the public hearings on EPA’s proposed water quality standards for Florida’s lakes and flowing waters. EPA strongly encourages you to pre-register for a hearing, as we expect a large number… Read More
Ramona Madhosingh-Hector, Urban Sustainability Agent, UF/IFAS Pinellas County Extension The Florida Ocean Alliance and the Florida Oceans and Coastal Council celebrates Florida Oceans Day on March 10, 2010. Pinellas County surrounded by the waters of the Gulf… Read More
Mary Campbell, Pinellas County Extension Director, Urban Sustainability Agent As summer provides more opportunities to enjoy our beaches and waterways, Extension has valuable information available to residents to promote safe and environmentally-friendly ways to enjoy… Read More
Make sure you know about the strict water restrictions. Fines can be hefty for violations. See this link for all of Pinellas County: http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/conservation/restrictions/ Other cities are listed as well. For more information, google: watermatters.org
