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Hernando County
Extension Office
1653 Blaise Dr.
Brooksville, FL 34601
Telephone: (352) 754 - 4433
Fax: (352) 754 -4489
Office Hours:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm M-F
Email:
County Extension
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 Florida Yards &
Neighborhoods Program
John A. Korycki
Program Coordinator
jkorycki@hernandocounty.us For Information about
the Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Program,
please contact the Extension Office at 352-754-4433
Fertilizers and pesticides from residential areas can be a serious threat to the health of Florida’s water and diverse ecosystems. Hernando County established Florida Yards and Neighborhoods (FYN) to address the problems of
pollution and disappearing habitats by enlisting homeowners in the battle to save our natural environment.
As
our communities have grown, the amount of storm water
pollution has increased, along with our use of
freshwater resources for drinking water. This program
provides specialized educational and outreach
activities for
 homeowners,
contractors, lawn and landscape industry
representatives to help reduce pollution and enhance
their environment by improving home and landscape
management practices. FY&N encourages homeowners to
water efficiently, mulch, recycle yard wastes, select
the least toxic pest control measures, put the right
plant in the right spot, fertilize only when
necessary, and minimize storm water runoff.
Whether you take care of our own yard or contract a professional service, you can play an important role in reducing storm water runoff pollution, protecting
water quality and conserving our valuable water and natural resources.
Links of Interest
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The Institute of Food
and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) is an Equal Opportunity Institution
authorized to provide research, educational information and other
services only to individuals and institutions that function with
non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age,
disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin,
political opinions or affiliations. U.S. Department of Agriculture,
Cooperative Extension Service, University of Florida, IFAS, Florida A.
& M. University Cooperative Extension Program, and Boards of County
Commissioners Cooperating.
Florida-Friendly Landscaping
FloridaYards.org is
a comprehensive, educational web resource about Florida-friendly landscaping
practices. This unique site includes an Interactive Yard, Florida-friendly Plant
Database as well as resources for building and landscape professionals.
FloridaYards.org is presented by the Florida Springs Initiative of the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection in collaboration with the University of
Florida/ IFAS, Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Program and the Southwest Florida
Water Management District.
This page was last updated on:
February 11, 2010 |
