On Monday, May 13th, 2024, Tanja and Anni were joined on Sustainable Living by Lynn Barber, a Florida-Friendly Landscaping expert with Extension Hillsborough County, and Julia Palaschak, an environmental specialist with the City of Tampa Water Department to discuss the City of Tampa’s annual Waterwise Award.
“The Tampa Bay Community Water Wise Awards program is designed to recognize attractive, water-conserving landscapes in homes and businesses. The program seeks to recognize outstanding examples of water wise landscaping and promote Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ principles within the Tampa Bay area (Tampabaywaterwise.com).” The Waterwise Award is given each year to a yard that best exemplifies the nine principles of Florida Friendly Landscaping. The contest is currently open for applications!
Topics discussed include:
How and went to apply to enter your yard into the Waterwise contest
The nine principles of Florida Friendly Landscaping
Suggested native plants
Water shortage orders around the Bay
Techniques and systems to minimize water waste
Reducing stormwater runoff
Tampa Bay Extension office educational opportunities for the community
and more!
You can learn more about the Tampa Bay Community Waterwise Award or to enter your yard at their website here. Peruse and sign up for Florida Friendly Landscaping classes here at the Hillsborough County Extension Office website. You can also email with questions or comments at [email protected]
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