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REDUCE STORMWATER RUNOFF Since the formation of the EPA and the passage of the Clean Water Act, great strides have been made toward maintaining and restoring water quality throughout the United States. This has been accomplished through regulating point sources of pollution, such as smokestacks and sewage discharge. But a more diffuse source of pollution — nonpoint source (NPS) pollution — threatens Florida’s ecosystems. Many of Florida’s water resources are especially susceptible to pollution because of our unique geology and climate. Floridians obtain most of their drinking water from ground water supplies. Ground water often lies near the surface, covered by porous limestone and sandy soils, both of which allow water to infiltrate rapidly. Dissolved pollutants reach ground water through a process called leaching. These impurities affect the quality of our drinking water. Heavy rainfall, typical during Florida’s rainy season, is a major cause of leaching and stormwater runoff. Surface waters in Florida such as lakes, streams, rivers and estuaries are very sensitive to even small amounts of pollution. FYN Glossary Box Point source pollution: water pollution that results from water discharges into receiving waters from easily identifiable points; common point sources of pollution are discharges from factories and municipal sewage treatment plants Nonpoint source (NPS) pollution: NPS pollution cannot be pinpointed to a single source. Over time, pollutants from our everyday activities accumulate on the land. Examples of NPS pollutants include gasoline, fertilizer, pesticides and even soil. NPS pollution is a problem when rainfall or heavy irrigation carries sediments and dissolved chemicals to waterways in stormwater runoff and by leaching or percolating through soil Stormwater runoff: water that runs off impervious or watersaturated surfaces, transporting sediments and dissolved chemicals into nearby waters DEP NPS Page: 92
A healthy, properly maintained lawn absorbs stormwater runoff, protecting Florida’s natural waters. If stormwater runoff is not absorbed and contains unused nitrogen and phosphorus from fertilizers, when these chemicals enter natural waterways, they can fuel abundant algal blooms that smother natural vegetation, deplete oxygen and possibly kill fish. These nutrients, if applied improperly, can cause invasive weeds to flourish, changing Florida’s natural plant communities. More alarming, potentially harmful substances, such as common household pesticides and fertilizers, are leaching into our water supply. These materials damage aquatic life and harm people, too. These substances that are washed from and through soil in stormwater runoff form NPS pollution. Following FYN landscaping guidelines will reduce nonpoint sources of pollution. A properly designed and managed landscape can help slow down and filter stormwater runoff. Making Every Raindrop Count One of the basic concepts of a Florida-Friendly Yard is that rain that falls in your yard should soak into your yard. After all, rainfall is an excellent water source for your landscape, and reducing runoff protects waterways. Retaining rainfall long enough for it to percolate through soil is challenging in neighborhoods built on compacted fill soils. Consider these practical tips for reducing the amount of rainfall that runs off your yard. ■ ■ Downspouts. If your roof has rain gutters, aim the downspouts at a porous surface so water can soak into soil. Be sure water doesn’t pool next to buildings. Helpful hint: If you decide to landscape the area where downspouts drain, choose plants adapted to wet/dry extremes. Earth Shaping. Incorporate attractive, functional earth shaping into your Downspout directed into the yard. landscape. Swales (small dips in the ground) and berms (raised earthen areas) can help divert runoff that would otherwise rush from your yard. A densely growing turfgrass or groundcover purchased iStock photo image http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/nonpoint/ 93
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A Guide to Florida-Friendly Landsca
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TABLE OF CONTENTS About the FYN Pro
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This FYN handbook provides helpful
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Florida Neighborhoods: Connecting O
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Creating Your Florida-Friendly Yard
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drawing. If you have a sprinkler sy
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Don’t forget to list other landsc
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Florida Yard Tip: Site Analysis To
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Soil Know-How In much of Florida,
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Plant Sorting: To Keep or Not to Ke
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Landscape Design Landscape design c
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Proper Tree Planting Once you deter
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special strapping mechanisms constr
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SAMPLE Watering Schedule To establi
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■ Follow an Integrated Pest Manag
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RIGHT PLANT, RIGHT PLACE Have you e
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Plant Selection Choosing plants is
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Florida Yard Tip:
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FYN Glossary Box Swale: A swale is
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Page 82 and 83: RECYCLE Landscape maintenance activ
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Page 86 and 87: What does heading back do? Produces
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Page 106 and 107: Seasonal Ponds A common pond type
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