EsenEsen MomolMomolEnvironmental Horticulture DepartmentEnvironmental Horticulture Department

November 2, 2009November 2, 2009

Documented nitrogen pollution Eco-Neighborhoods Program

Florida-Friendly Landscaping

1994:4 Counties2009:48 Counties

Florida Yards & Neighborhoods

20092009

FYN HomeownerProgram

FYN Builder &Developer Program GI-BMP Program

FYN Programs GI-BMP Program

Florida Master Gardener Program, Center for Landscape Conservation &

Ecology, Program for Resource Efficient Communities,

FDEP, Water Management Districts,

Tampa Bay Water, Local Governments

25 to 60% of homeowner water use is for lawn & landscape irrigationImproper water use has impacted the source of our drinking water and water that supports Florida's springs and other ecosystems.

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Improper use of fertilizers and pesticides on lawns are major sources of pollution

in our lakes, rivers and bays

The Science-Based Approach to Fertilizer andLandscape Management

F.S.,Ch.373.185

SB 2080 2009 definition“…quality landscapes that conserve water, protect the

environment, are adaptable to local conditions, and are drought tolerant. The principles of such landscaping include planting the right plant right place, efficient water, appropriate fertilization, mulching, attraction of wildlife, responsible management of yards pests, recycling yard waste, reduction of stormwater runoff, and waterfront protection……

2009 Legislative Definition (continued):…. Additional components include practices such as landscape

planning and design, soil analysis, the appropriate use of soil waste compost, minimizing the use of irrigation and proper maintenance.

F.S.,Ch.373.185

A Few Highlights of SB2080:

Deletes references to “xeriscape”Homeowner association (HOA) covenants, restrictions, and ordinances may not prohibit Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM practices Requires water management districts to provide model Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM ordinances to local governments

Florida-Friendly Landscaping is a collection of practices involving design, installation, operation and maintenance which are intended to reduce irrigation wateruse, protect water quality from over-use of fertilizer and pesticides, and reduce stormwater runoff.

New PublicationsFYN HandbookFlorida-Friendly Best ManagementPractices for Protection of Water Resources by Green IndustriesFlorida-Friendly Landscaping FoldersAdopting a Florida-Friendly Landscape:Steps for Converting a Typical Development Landscape to a Florida-Friendly Landscape

Model Landscape Program

Scientifically soundConsistentIdentifiableAppealingPositive

Carolina Yards and NeighborhoodsLousiana Yards and NeighborhoodsKansas State Research & ExtensionTennesee Water Resources Research Center

FYN Coordinators/agents/MGsrecognized 64 yards in 200963 Demonstration Gardens

Cobble Field Subdivision

Program Success

Making a difference one yard at a time…

…to create a better quality of life

If we all work together…

…this can be our legacy.

Brian Niemann- FYN Homeowner Program Statewide Coordinator

Kathy Malone – FYN B&DProgram Statewide Coordinator

Don Rainey – GI-BMP Statewide Coordinator

CJ Bain - GI-BMP Program Statewide Data Manager

Kurt Rowe – Statewide IT Specialist

Georgia Gelmis – Statewide Senior Info Specialist

Brian Niemann- FYN Homeowner Program Statewide Coordinator

Kathy Malone – FYN B&DProgram Statewide Coordinator

Don Rainey – GI-BMP Statewide Coordinator

Thank you!

Photo Credits: Kathy Malone

Gulf Fritillary

Great Purple Hairstreak

Go Gators!