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Tag Archives: water conservation
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture on Water
Adam Putnam, the Florida Commissioner of Agriculture, recently wrote for “Growing Produce” about Florida’s water concerns and about one of the solutions, Mobile Irrigation Labs. Read about it here.
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Quite a Few Options for Walkable Groundcovers
Doug Caldwell, of the University of Florida Collier County Extension Service, has some suggestions for groundcovers that are more environmentally friendly than the typical Floratam St. Augustine. Read his Naples Daily News article here.
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Water Wise Landscaping
The Coastal Breeze News recently featured an article about a Florida Friendly demonstration garden on Marco Island. Read about it here.
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South Florida Water Management District Grants
The South Florida Water Management District’s Water Savings Incentive Program (WaterSIP) provides support for water-conserving technology. The application period is August 8th until September 7th. WaterSIP 2011 Information (PDF, 408 KB)
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Rain Garden
The Environmental Protection Agency awarded the City of Athens, Tennessee a grant to restore a wetland and produce a video on water quality and rain gardens. It showcases activities that local homeowners and communities can do to manage stormwater:
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