Development   

• Low Impact Development in Florida- watch the 15-minute video 
• Low Impact Development Center
• Florida Natural Areas Inventory

Construction

• Florida Stormwater, Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspector Training and Certification Program at Florida Department of Environmental Protection
• Erosion Control Online
• International Erosion Control Association- Construction Industry Compliance Assistance
• EPA- Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) for Construction Activities

Green Industry & Landscaping

• 3 HOAs talk about their stormwater ponds in this 17-minute video
• Collier County Fertilizer and Landscaping Ordinance
• Project Greenscape, Required training and certification for landscape maintenance companies working in Collier County, City of Naples and City of Marco Island.
• To locate a state certified pesticide applicator, go to FDACS searchable database
• For more information on pesticide licensing
• Florida Friendly Landscaping, University of Florida, IFAS Extension
• Florida Friendly Landscaping examples- watch the 15-minute video 
• Florida Friendly Landscaping/Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Program, University Extension Office in Collier County
• IFAS - Florida Yards & Neighborhood Handbook
• IFAS - Florida Friendly Plant Selection Guide 13MB
• Florida Friendly Landscaping Website
• Lawn & Landscape Magazine 
• IFAS - Phosphorous Index Calculations for Collier County
• IFAS - Lawns and Landscape Topics
• IFAS - Figuring Out Fertilizer for the Home Lawn
• IFAS - Fertilizer Recommendations for Landscape Plants    
• IFAS - Fertilization and Irrigation Needs for Florida Lawns and Landscapes
• YouTube Video on Fertilizer Equipment Calibration and Application for Urban Yards  

Irrigation

• IFAS - Irrigating Your Florida Lawn
• IFAS - Fertilization and Irrigation Needs for Florida Lawns and Landscapes
• IFAS - Irrigation Topics

Stormwater Ponds

• Littoral Area of a Pond - Information on growing plants along and near-shore area
• Stormwater Ponds- A Citizen's Guide to Their Purpose and Management
• What's This About Weed-Eating Fish?  
• IFAS - Grass Carp: A Fish For Biological Management of Hydrilla and Other Aquatic Weeds in Florida  
• IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants
• IFAS - Plant Management in Florida Waters  
• Florida Aquatic Plant Management Society
• North American Lake Management Society
• Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Foundation

Other Businesses

• Environmental Compliance for the Automotive Industry

Primary Education

• EPA - Drinking Water Activities for Students and Teachers
• USGS- Water Science for Schools and Educators 
• Practical Water Chemistry
• Environmental Protection Agency - Wetlands

Clean Marina & Clean Boater Program

• Clean Boater Pledge
• Clean Boating Habits Booklet
• Clean Boating Tips

Neighborhood and Community

• Soil and Water Conservation Society
• Stormwater Ponds as Infrastructure and Community Assets
• Call Code Enforcement at 239-252-2440 to find out the time and location of your next local task force meeting!

Other Great Resources and Stormwater Libraries  

• International Stormwater BMP Database

Maps  

• US Census Bureau Urbanized Area Maps

Updated 11/13/2024

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