Issue Updates for Water Sustainability and Quality

Status Update for Water Sustainability and Quality

Palm Beach County proposes fertilizer rules aimed at reducing water pollution /via sun-sentinel.com

Effectiveness of Watering Restrictions

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EDT

The words "watering restrictions" have become as commonplace as "hurricane shutters" in south Florida. People know what watering restrictions are, but does everyone comply? Doubt about the effectiveness of restrictions, or complaints about restrictions as a water management solution may keep some south Floridians from adhering. Effectiveness Yes, watering restrictions are effective. Reductions of 17%-21.5% have been reported in various Florida counties during times of restrictions. However,...

Surviving South Florida Water Restrictions

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EDT

South Florida is no stranger to dry conditions, and the key to helping your vegetation survive begins with choosing plants, grasses, and trees that are conducive to the Florida lifestyle. According to Gardeningknowhow.com, many full sun plants are also tolerant of draught and arid conditions. These full sun plants come in all shapes and sizes from Xeric and hardy perennials, to Native Florida plants, annuals, shrubs and even herbs. By doing a simple internet search, one does not have to look ...

Update on Bad Fertilizer Bill

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 This is a follow up to our article of 3-22-11: We Need Help on a Bad Fertilizer Bill. We'll contact you again when the bill has been scheduled in the next House or Senate Committee. VOTE ON HB 457 3-23-11 in House Community & Military ...

We Need Help on a Bad Fertilizer Bill

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Florida Water Quality Alert HB 457- Fertilizer Please call members of the House Community and Military Affairs Subcommittee today and urge them to vote against this bad preemption bill. Committee contact information is below. Telephone calls are best, but if you can't call, please send an email. HB 457 (Fertilizer) will be heard in the House Community and Military Affairs tomorrow, Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. Fertilizer Preemption: HB 457- Fertilizer by Rep....

The Economics of Everglades Restoration

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 EST

Normal 0 false false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Fort Myers News-PressEverglades fix a boon for economyFlorida would reap billions, study saysBY KEVIN LOLLAR · KLOLLAR@NEWS-PRESS.COM NOVEMBER 1, 2010 Posted on YourPBC.org with permission from Kevin Lollar While Everglades ...

Natural Minerals Found in Water Have the Ability to Stop Decay Today

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:00:00 EST

Tooth decay affects persons of all ages; by age 49 over 90% of persons have experienced decay. According to the National Institutes of Health, "Oral health is an essential component of health throughout life. Poor oral health and untreated oral diseases can have a significant impact on the quality of life. They can affect the most basic human needs, including the ability to eat and drink, swallow, maintain proper nutrition, smile and communicate." It can lead to pain and ...

Florida Gets Its Marching Orders from the EPA

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EDT

Florida has been ordered by the EPA to take immediate and dramatic attempts to reduce water pollution in the Everglades. Many in Palm Beach County see this order as much needed and long overdue. Several environmental groups, including the Arthur R. Marshall Foundation have been fighting for the life-supporting value of the Everglades for years. The order comes from a ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Alan Gold following a contempt hearing into repeated violations by EPA and Florida of a ...