This summer time, UF/IFAS Extension brokers throughout central Florida will host free weekly webinars aimed To assist residents maintain a healthful backyard and protect Definitely one of Florida’s Most useful assets, water.

“The typical residential irrigation cycle consumes a quantity of thousand gallons of water all by way of every irrigation event,” said Yilin Zhuang, UF/IFAS Extension Central District water assets regional specialised agent. “Water conservation has Discover your self to be A critical concern for Florida As a Outcome of the water demand will enhance and the out there current per capita decreases.”

Subjects embrace irrigation scheduling, reclaimed water, panorama and turfgrass upmaintain and microirrigation. Webinars will Happen by way of Zoom every Thursday at 2 p.m. between July 1 and August 19.

Greater than 60 % of the potable water Utilized by The general public is Utilized in a residential setting Based mostly on a current U.S. Geological Survey report. This public current class is Responsible for The Most very important single portion of all groundwater withdrawal in Florida. The public makes use of extra groundwater than each the agriculture and industrial packages.

“Overwatering the backyard and panorama is A regular mistake Many householders make,” Zhuang said. “Many irrigation methods depart ‘lifeless spots’ Inside the backyard As a Outcome of of poor design, Which Leads to over-irrigation efforts To maintain The complete backyard healthful. These webinars will give ideas that assist maintain your backyard well being whereas additionally reducing water consumption.”

The webinar is a collaboration amongst UF/IFAS Extension brokers throughout the central Florida space.

“The Central Florida Water Initiative, a collaborative water current planning effort amongst three of The Most very important water administration districts and completely different organizations, predicts by 2035 there Shall be A potential want and deficiency of 250 million gallons per day,” said Tina McIntyre, UF/IFAS Extension Seminole County Florida-Nice Landscaping™ agent. “With that prediction Regarding the biggest method forward for water in our space, water conservation and safety are paramount. With A lot of house water use Occurring Inside the panorama, Florida-Nice Landscaping™ is The reply and We will all Take part.”

To register or for extra information, go to the UF/IFAS event weblog Website.

Toby Moore is with the College of Florida Institute of Meals and Agriculture Sciences.