Stormwater Pond info for you
New Pond Resource
Learn more about the buffer zones around stormwater ponds. What are they, how to maintain them, and their benefits.
Help us discover more about neighborhood ponds and their conditions. Complete this assessment of your Florida stormwater pond. Click here for the checklist.
Ponds & Plants
Plants in and around stormwater ponds may help improve water quality. Plants may also enhance other ecosystem services that these engineered systems lack. The plants can provide services that can range from improved green-space aesthetics and higher property values to limiting the establishment of invasive plants and the enhancement of wildlife habitat and biodiversity.
Where Should I Start with Pond Plantings?
If you are looking to improve your pond with plants, several steps should be considered prior to the start of your project. Find more information here.
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For more info contact...
In Manatee County contact
Michelle Atkinson, M.S.
Environmental Horticulture Agent
UF IFAS Manatee County
Extension Service
Phone: (941) 722-4524 ext. 1818
Email: michelleatkinson@ufl.edu
In Sarasota County contact
Michael D'Imperio, P.S.M.
Water Resources Agent
UF IFAS Sarasota County Extension Service
Phone: (941) 861-9900
Email: mdimperio@ufl.edu
In Hillsborough County contact
Susan Haddock, M.B.A.
Commercial Horticulture Agent
UF IFAS Hillsborough County Extension Service
Phone: (813) 744-5519
Email: szcrmchz@ufl.edu
In Pinellas County contact
Lara Milligan M.S.
Natural Resources Agent
UF IFAS Pinellas County Extension Service
Phone: (727) 453-6905
Email: lara317@ufl.edu
In Polk County contact
Shannon Carnevale M.S.
Natural Resources Agent
UF IFAS Polk County Extension Service
Phone: (863) 519-1051
Email: scarnevale@ufl.edu
In Pasco County contact
Kate Kaste
FL Friendly Landscaping
UF IFAS Pasco County Extension Service
Phone: (352) 518-0156 x5354
Email: kkaste@pascocountyfl.net
