South Florida Water Management District
Reduce Your Water Use, No Excuse
Reduce Your Water Use, No Excuse SFWMD Home Contact Search En Espanol
Home Residents Businesses Agriculture Utilities Government Teachers News Media What We're Doing
District Publications
District Publications photo

Web Sites

bullet Miami-Dade Rain Barrel Workshops

bullet Florida-Friendly Landscaping - UFL Extension Service tips on making the most of your landscape.

bullet FAQs - Florida-Friendly Landscaping

bullet FAQs - Irrigation & Florida-Friendly Landscaping

bullet FAQs - Fertilization & Florida-Friendly Landscaping

bullet Florida Friendly Yards - more tips on making the most of your landscape.

bullet Institute for Regional Conservation - Natives for Your Neighborhood - a web-based tool that allows you to plug in your zip code, and get expert advise on the best native plants for your landscape!

bullet Best Practices (BMPs) for So. Fl. Homeowners & Landscape Pros - web site outlining a Broward Co. based program with tips for homeowners and landscape professionals.

bullet NEW WEB SITE: Conserve Florida Water - a web-based information clearinghouse promoting water conservation in public water supplies.

bullet "Being Drought Smart": A report by the Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection (DEP) - identifies water use efficiency measures to help the current drought, and better prepare the state for future drought situations.

bullet RAIN BARREL: How to Build Your Own - by the South West Florida Water Management District.

bullet Water-saving activities in and around your home

bullet Xtreme Yard Makeover

bullet EPA WaterSense

Water Wisely graphic

bullet Water Wisely:
Water Conservation Starts in Your Backyard - Presentation for homeowners/community groups [PPT];
Print format [PDF]

Conservation Publications

bullet WaterWise: South Florida Landscapes - a comprehensive plant guide with landscaping tips and lists of Florida-friendly plants.

bullet Quick Facts on Conserving Water in the Vegetable Garden

bullet Quick Facts on Florida-Friendly Landscaping
bullet Ornamentación Amistosa a la Florida: Cómo Ahorrar Agua por medio de las Plants que utilizan menos Agua
bullet Xeriscape: Kouman pou nou konsève dlo ak bon teknik lè nou ap wouze plant nou yo

bullet Sensible Sprinkling
bullet Sistema de Riego Apropiado

bullet How Much is Enough flyer [PDF]

bullet Quick Facts on Automatic Line Flushing Devices, (January 2009) [PDF]

bullet Quick Facts on Water CHAMP - Water Conservation Hotel and Motel Program

bullet Quick Facts on Facility Water Use Assessment, (January 2009) [PDF]

bullet Quick Facts on Indoor Plumbing Fixture Retrofitting, (January 2009) [PDF]

bullet Quick Facts on Outdoor Irrigation Retrofitting, (January 2009) [PDF]

bullet Quick Facts on Rain Harvesting, (January 2009) [PDF]

bullet Quick Facts on Pre-Rinse Spray Valves, (January 2009) [PDF]

bullet Quick Facts on Water Savings Incentive Program (WaterSIP), (January 2009) [PDF]

bullet 12 Simple Ways to Save Water (Download only - currently out of print)

bullet 50 Ways to be Water Smart
bullet 50 Maneras de Utilizar Bien el Agua
bullet Konsèvasyon Dlo

arrow bullet Stormwise Landscapes [PDF]

bullet Florida Power & Light - Right Tree, Right Place.

bullet Just the Facts: Proposed Year-Round Water Conservation Measures Benefit Utilities in South Florida (November 2008) [PDF]

bullet Just the Facts: Proposed Year-Round Irrigation/Water Conservation Rule (October 2008) [PDF]

bullet Managing Every Drop - A poster illustrating how water is managed throughout the year, to minimize flooding and maximize storage while preserving water quality and natural environments.

bullet Water: A Precious Commodity
bullet El Agua: Un Valioso Recurso

bullet An In-Depth Look at Water Reuse - includes descriptions and success stories.

Water reuse is the beneficial use of highly treated domestic wastewater, also known as reclaimed water. It can be used in many ways, including for irrigation of yards, agriculture, golf courses and other green space; ground water recharge; environmental enhancement; and industrial uses, such as cooling water and process water.

bullet Water Conservation Programs

bullet Water Supply

Click here to order a publication. Please include the title/s of the publication or brochure/s, as well as your name and a street address where you want the publications sent.