Re-Blogged from the University of Florida If you have not heard about these suspicious seed packets, visit this blog post for the full story. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) believes that the seeds may be part of a brushing scam. A brushing scam is when unsolicited items are sent to people to get false reviews […]
Re-Blogged from the University of Florida Whether you get your water from a public utility, a well or recycled water, the source will influence how much water you save, a new University of Florida study shows. Turns out, city water users tend to engage in more conservation practices than those who get their water elsewhere. Just […]
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) received more than $2.4 million in funding from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to assist with aquifer testing, feasibility, and preliminary design for the planned Southeast and West Polk Lower Floridan Aquifer (LFA) wellfields in Polk County. The projects are cooperatively funded between the District and […]
By Ralph E. Mitchell I often ask people who want to control pests this question: “Do you prefer to mop up the floor or shut off the faucet?” This relates to the logic of whether you want to stop the reason certain pests are present, or just continue to kill them as they come. If […]
How do I get started? Look with a critical eye. What is it you’re dealing with? Is the area prone to erosion, steeply sloped and hard to mow? Dealing with shaded areas? Experiencing well-drained sandy soils or occasional flooding? Is salt spray an issue? Begin by identifying the growing conditions. Then, identify plants that can exist […]
Since 1998, when the National Association of Lake Management Society launched Lake Awareness we have focused attention on lakes and reservoirs and their unique value, as well as the management issues they face. In 2003, Lake Awareness Week became Lakes Appreciation Month, held annually in July. Lakes Appreciation Month has helped raise awareness on lake […]
May is Nation Water Safety Month and the Lakes Education Action Drive wants ensure that every member of your family is safe on our waterways this summer. Below are a few links to help you and your family become water safety aware. National Water Safety Month Partners American Red Cross Safe Boating from State Farm […]
Another successful Cardboard Boat Challenge and Lakes Festival is in the books. Lakes Education Action Drive would like to give a “HUGE” thank you to the City of Lakeland and it’s Lakes and Stormwater Division. Without them, this event would not take place. On Friday, we got to host Chip Brewster of FOX 13. He […]
In celebration of International Coastal Cleanup Day and National Public Lands Day, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection invites Florida residents and visitors to volunteer at events in Florida’s state parks, aquatic preserves and national estuarine research reserves Sept. 21-28, 2019. Sept. 21 is International Coastal Cleanup Day, the world’s largest volunteer effort to help protect oceans, […]
Literature Review Verifies Safety of Popular Repellent DEET, Counters Alarmist News Reports Re-Blogged from the University of Florida As summer continues, many Florida residents find themselves targeted by mosquitoes, biting flies and ticks – and a University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences entomologist says that when people reach for repellents, their first […]
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