Resources
- Florida Yards and Neighborhoods - University of Florida IFAS Extension
- Florida-Friendly Landscaping
- Contact Information for Cooperative Extension County Offices
- Lawns and Landscapes – University of Florida IFAS Extension
- Florida Certified Yard – St. Johns County Extension
- Waterfront Property Owners Guide – Florida Department of Environmental Protection
- The Florida Native Plant Society
- Florida’s Water: It’s Worth Saving
- Field Guide to Soil Moisture Sensor Use in Florida
- HGTV Organic Gardening
Storm drain marking
WAVs help place markers on neighborhood storm drain inlets as a reminder not to dump pollutants down the storm drains and to keep the inlets clear and free of debris.Neighborhood Watersheds and Ponds
a PowerPoint presentation on watersheds and treatment systems (ponds) that highlights pollution in stormwater runoff and homeowner responsibilities.Waterwise landscaping
A slide show that focuses on Florida-friendly landscaping, watering efficiently, and water conservation. For information on these programs or to schedule a presentation, please contact Felicia Boyd, St. Johns River Water Management District/Watershed Action Volunteers: 904-730-6261 or wavprogram@sjrwmd.com
Recommended Reading
- The Florida Lawn Handbook: An Environmental Approach to Care and Maintenance of Your Lawn Edited by Kathleen C. Ruppert and Robert J. Black, University Press of Florida
- Florida’s Best Native Landscape Plants
Gil Nelson, University Press of Florida
- River Friendly Yards
- Green Monster Program
- Fertilizing Your Yard : Less Is Best
- Water Efficiently
- Create Beds and Buffers
- Mowing and Blowing
- Pesticides
- Selecting a Lawn Care Company
- Resources
- Plants for River Edge
- Conservation First -
Water Conservation - Requirements
- Tips and Information
- Products and Services
- How-To Videos
- Revenge of the River
- Return of the Green Monster?
- The St. Johns River Accord
- The Incredible Shrinking Wetlands
- The Vanishing River
- Showdown on the St. Johns
- Shrinking Our Environmental Footprint
- What YOU Can Do
- Request our Resources
- Green Monster DVD
- River Friendly Yard brochures
- Revenge of the River DVD
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