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Report manatees​ for our manatee sighting network​! Request magnets​ for your vacation rental! 

Available now! Rebates for irrigation system upgrades and for soil amendments in new construction. Visit the "Irrigation Level Up" page to learn more!​

Check out our fertilizer code page to learn about best practices to protect our water resources and to sign the pledge to join the 68% that don't fertilize!

Learn more about the HOA and commercial irrigation systems registration requirement here. 

​FOGS Cause Clogs! ​Learn more about keeping fats, oil, and grease out of drains on our wastewater page!

Sign up for the Water Resources quarterly newsletter​

Manatee Sighting Network logo​New Ban on Fertilizer July through February​
Are you WATER WISE?

Check out the pages below to learn more about protecting our water!

  • Water Conservation

     

    ​This page has information on irrigation restrictions and water wise landscaping along with water conservation tips.

  • Pollution Prevention

    This page has information on reducing stormwater pollution, erosion and sediment control, water wise landscaping, low impact development, rain gardens, and watersheds.

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  • My Yard, Our Water

    This page compiles information to help homeowners have beautiful yards while protecting water resources. Learn about irrigation restrictions, keeping grass off the streets, pet waste, and water wise landscaping.

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  • Reports, Maps, & Data

     

    ​This site contains reports on various topics, maps, surface water data, and groundwater data.

  • Education Programs & Volunteering

     

    ​This page has information on our school programs and volunteering opportunities. 

  • Creeks and Lakes

     

    ​This page has information on our monitoring program, the Gainesville Clean Water Partnership, stormwater pollution, sinkholes, and protecting surface waters. You will also find fact sheets for numerous water bodies.

  • Springs & Groundwater

    This page has information on protecting springs, the Santa Fe River Springs Protection Forums, well permits, water conservation, and sinkholes.

  • Codes and Compliance

     

    ​This page has information to help keep everyone in compiance with local codes. It covers the Water Quality Code, Hazardous Materials Code, Landscape Irrigation, Fertilizer Code, Development Review and permits, and land development regulations.

Water Resources Mission

Ensuring the future of our water resources through science-based regulatory and educational team work.

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