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Garden while it's raining

Action of the Week: Build a Rain Garden

Mar 12, 2025

What are rain gardens?  Rain gardens are a way for you to practice “bioretention” in your own backyard. They involve … Continue

A person smiles while kayaking on a river.

Action of the Week: Clean Up Local Rivers

Mar 22, 2024

Florida is home to over 1,700 rivers! They all provide unique habitats and support a range of different ecosystems. Not … Continue

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Tell Me About: Springs Protection Zones in Florida

Apr 1, 2022

Protection Zones for Springs is a new Florida rule created to combat negative impacts from boating vessels and other human activities.

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The Nitrate Debate: Reducing Nitrogen Pollution Alone Won’t Stop Algae in Florida Springs, Researchers Say

Apr 21, 2020

Researchers at the 2020 Water Institute Symposium said the reality in the state’s springs is much more complicated.

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