| Radio programs for the week of 26 May 2003 |
For more information: South Florida Water Management District
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In parts of Florida, residential use accounts for 70 percent of the
regions water demand, and a big part of the blame goes to our
lawns--sprinkler systems set to go on like clockwork. Time for Summer
Water Conservation, I'm Kevin Pierce with the Florida Environment... With the rainy season officially started in Florida, there's a tendency
to think less about water conservation. After all, the afternoon downpours
make water seem abundant. But summer and the rainy season actually
represent an important--if not critical--time for conserving water... |
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Plant experts say lawns and gardens in Florida suffer more from too much water than they do from too little. And that's an important thing to remember as we enter the annual rainy season. Try to Water on Wilt... I'm Kevin Pierce with the Florida Environment... How many days a year do think the average Florida lawn needs to be watered. That is, over and above regular rainfall. Would it be two or three times a week which would add up to 100 to 150 days of watering? That's nowhere close, according to South Florida Water Management District's Bruce Adams... |
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Water managers in Florida say the rainy season is a great time to conserve water, as regular rainfall can do away with the need to water lawns and gardens. But watering is a tough habit to break. Stopping Sprinklers in the Rain, I'm Kevin Pierce with the Florida Environment... It's become a common sight in Florida: lawn sprinklers going full out, just after or even during a summer rainstorm. And that's an area of concern as residential water use can account for up to 70 percent of water demand in parts of Florida. Bruce Adams is with the South Florida Water Management District... |
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With the rainy season underway it's a good time to reset the timers on your outdoor sprinkler system. If you do it right, you might end up using less water and having a healthier lawn. Watering More, Less Often, I'm Kevin Pierce with the Florida Environment. Water managers say most Florida lawns could make it through the rainy season with little or no irrigation help from sprinkler systems. But if a summer dry spell does wilt your lawn, make sure your irrigation schedule is appropriate. Bruce Adams is with the South Florida Water Management District... |
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In Florida, the summer rains are as certain as the growth of grass. But before you begin attacking the lawn this season, you might consider a new strategy to keep your lawn healthier. Mowing Less, More Often; I'm Kevin Pierce with the Florida Environment... Florida water managers say your lawn needs more than just water this summer. It also needs length. That's one of the recommendations of the South Florida Water Management district: Mowing your lawn with the mower blade set at its highest level. Bruce Adams is the district's Water Conservation Officer... |