Water our Biggest "Green Project" in Florida

I constantly talk about recycling and ways to save energy as well as ways to generate energy but I have not mentioned much about using water resources more conservatively.

As you all know the Florida watershed works it way all the way down from the Eastern Continental Divide down through Alabama, and Georgia to reach us here in the Tampa Bay area. Every day there are news stories that should concern you about our ability to get clean water. Here are a few examples:

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2009/jan/13/na-court-declines-water-wars-motion/

http://www.abcactionnews.com/content/weather/story/Another-drought-likely-for-Tampa-Bay-area/QUArMQjo-UahBmlqxfdB0A.cspx

http://blogs.tampabay.com/breakingnews/2008/08/reservoir-could.html


http://www2.tbo.com/content/2009/jan/22/na-swiftmud-to-start-pumping-sinkhole/

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2009/jan/27/cooler-pacific-ocean-likely-worsen-floridas-drough/

Maybe we should look at ways to recycle water? If you are building a home, consider a gray water system installation where your sink & shower water is filtered and used to clean your close and flush your toilets.

If you live in Tampa, you can get a FREE rain barrel by attending a workshop http://www.tampagov.net/dept_Water/information_resources/Saving_water/free_rain_barrels.asp

There are many ways you can re-use your rain water. Also if you are considering re-landscaping your yard, look for low water landscaping options like Zoyzia grass or Florida Native plants that are used to our drought conditions and very wet seasons.