Florida-Friendly Landscaping to Reduce Stormwater Runoff

Program Type:

Lifelong Learning, Green Living, Lectures

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
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Learn how to reduce stormwater runoff and turn it into an asset with this class!

Fertilizers, pesticides, debris, and eroded soil carried in stormwater can wreak havoc on our water quality. And with the Suncoast's abundant rains, stormwater runoff contributes to flooding in our communities. Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ seeks to retain and use as much of the rainfall and irrigation water that lands on our home landscapes as possible. Stormwater control features can be a beautiful addition to your landscape, and save you money on irrigation.

With the Florida-Friendly way:

  • Most stormwater remains onsite and is filtered through plants and soil, reducing pollution coming from the landscape.
  • Captured water can be used to irrigate landscape plants.
  • Stormwater management protects the landscape from erosion and reduces flood risk in your neighborhood and beyond.
  • Your healthy landscape can protect the quality of our community's waters.

Instructor: Forest Hecker, Florida-Friendly Landscaping Specialist, Sarasota County.

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