Tag: water restrictions

Groundwater Depletion Staggering

by Gator Jane
July 29, 2015

For the full article see: http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=86263&src=eoa-iotd Florida' water basin, along with many others in the world, is being rapidly depleted. Much more fresh water is being consumed than is being ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Turf, Water
Tags: Conservation, Irrigation, Landscapes, Microirrigation, Sprinklers, Sustainability, Water, Water Quantity, Water Restrictions, Watering

Summertime Sprinkler System Checkup

by bniemann
July 6, 2015

Get Your Sprinkler System Ready for Summer As we enter the dog days of summer here in Pinellas County, now is a good time to take a look at your sprinkler system to ensure you aren't wasting water. The first thing you'll want ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Work & Life
Tags: Conservation, Irrigation, Rain, Soil Moisture Sensor, Sprinkler, Summer, Water, Water Restrictions

Ready, Set, Be Green in 2014!

by rmadhosinghhector
January 3, 2014

Ramona Madhosingh-Hector, Urban Sustainability Agent, UF/IFAS Extension It’s easier than ever to help sustain our environment by making some simple lifestyle changes. Here are some approaches to help keep you on a successful green ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation
Tags: Energy, Green Living, Rmadhosinghhector, Sustainability, Water Restrictions

Water Watch

by sfylpinellascounty
March 23, 2009

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, ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Water Restrictions

Water Restrictions Changed

by sfylpinellascounty
December 18, 2008

The Southwest Water Management District (SWFWMD) is now allowing (with restrictions) sod installations for new properties and lawn renovations. This link will provide you with the details and also has a calendar that can be used for customer ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Water Restrictions

Replacing sod prohibited under new water restrictions

by sfylpinellascounty
November 26, 2008

By Pam Brown, Urban Horticulture Extension Agent The new water restrictions released a few weeks ago by the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) state that lawn renovations are to be avoided. There has been some confusion ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Water Restrictions

Landscape Watering Restrictions Tightened

by sfylpinellascounty
November 4, 2008

Pam Brown, Urban Horticulture Extension Agent The continuing drought conditions prompted the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) to tighten landscape watering restrictions for Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Pasco counties. SWFWMD ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Water Restrictions

Water Restrictions Tightening

by sfylpinellascounty
November 3, 2008

SWFWMD has decided to tighten the watering restrictions for Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas counties. The SWFWMD news release is located here: http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/news/article/1090/ Also, attached is a fact sheet for St. Petersburg's ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Water Restrictions

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