Archive for February 2017
4 Differences Between Detention and Retention Ponds
The construction industry is continuing to grow in the United States. Dodge Construction Outlook, reports that total U.S. construction starts for 2017 will advance 5% to $713 billion. The growth means our communities will continue to thrive and the need for diverting water will increase. Stormwater runoff takes over sewers and damages nearby streams and rivers…
Read MoreTake Control of Invasive Plants Before they Take Over Our Florida Ponds
You’ve seen them before, plants that take over our Florida ponds. These invasive or non-native plants have been introduced accidently or purposely have gone wild in our yards, parks, roadsides, canal banks, and other natural areas. Some of them are completely harmless and do not pose a threat to our Florida ponds. Those invasive plants…
Read MoreTips on How to Trim Your Mangroves
Mangroves are one of Florida’s true natives. They are mostly found along the waterways, provide habitats for fish and birds, and protect homes from erosion. You can recognize them, especially in the Everglades and Keys, by their dense, tangled roots that pop up out of the water. Are there rules I need to follow when…
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