Action Plan
and Budget
2008-2011
AGENDA
MEETING AND WORKSHOP
for the
ACTION PLAN AND BUDGET
Thursday, July 24, 2008
9 AM
Council Chambers, City Hall
Lake City, FL
1. WELCOME and INTRODUCTIONS
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS WELCOME
4. ACTIVITY REPORT – TIP COORDINATOR
5. PRESENTATION OF COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
– Research and Monitoring – Kirk Webster, Chair
– Best Management Practices – Darrell Smith, Chair
– Education and Outreach – John Wheeler, Chair
6. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF DRAFT ACTION PLAN & BUDGET
7. DISCUSSION OF ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS
9. ADJOURN
THE ICHETUCKNEE PARTNERSHIP
MINUTES OF THE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
9:00 a.m., Thursday
May 22, 2008
City Council Chambers
Lake City, FL
Members of the Executive Committee present:
Georgia Jones, Chair, Chamber of Commerce
Scott Reynolds, City Manager
John Wheeler, Lake City Rotary
David Still, Exec. Director, Suwannee River Water Management District
Dr. Larry Arrington, UF IFAS/Suwannee River Partnership (Chair)
Members of the Executive Committee absent:
Dale Williams, County Administrator
Staff present:
Jim Poole, Chamber of Commerce
Gina Reynolds, Chamber of Commerce
Kirk Webster, Suwannee River Water Management District
Cindy Johnson, Ichetucknee Partnership Coordinator
Darrell Smith, Suwannee River Partnership Coordinator
Meeting began at 9 a.m. Roll was called and minutes from last meeting were
approved.
Discussion – and in some cases committee recommendations – occurred for the
following agenda items:
Public Noticing of TIP Meetings
It was agreed by consensus that advance notice of Executive Committee meetings
would appear in the Florida Administrative Weekly, Lake City Reporter, Lake City
Journal (online), on partner websites, and on the county library’s calendar (local
cable).
Education and Outreach
TIP Coordinator presented an overview of proposed education and outreach
activities, and a progress report on activities already underway.
• Development has begun on TIP mascot (beaver, to be named Bellamy); TIP
logo; website, and radio PSAs. Committee agreed that creation of radio PSAs
should be a priority, with water conservation as first topic. Committee
suggested spending $1,500 for initial 3-month run of PSAs.
Dr. Arrington suggested possible use of IFAS’ Gardening-in-a-Minute
pre-recorded PSAs. TIP coordinator will check with IFAS.
•
John Wheeler proposed seeking trademark certification for use of the term
“Ichetucknee Friendly” to be used on products and services that help promote
the health of the river and springs. TIP coordinator will investigate costs and
process associated with trademarking.
Florida Yards and Neighborhoods
TIP coordinator presented a monthly FYN activity report on behalf of FYN
coordinator Carolyn Saft.
Subcommittee Reports
Chairs presented names of members for the following TIP subcommittees:
Outreach and Education (John Wheeler):
Loye Barnard, Harvey Campbell, Martha Ann Ronsonet, Lee Ann Hires, Mark
Lander, Duffy Soto, Cindy Higgins, Brad Dicks
Research & Monitoring (Kirk Webster):
Carlos Herd (SRWMD), Robbie McKinney (SRWMD), Brian Katz (USGS), Eberhard
Roeder, George Hochmuth (IFAS), Mark Lander (DOH), Matt Cohen, Mustapha
Kane (DEP-Jax), Pat O’Connor (DEP-Jax), Rick Copeland
Best Management Practices (Darrell Smith):
Hugh Thomas (SRP), Carolyn Saft (FYN), Todd Martin (FFB - Area Field Rep.),
Bill Thomas (IFAS - Columbia Co.), Tom Obreza (IFAS - State BMP Specialist),
Frank Ellis (NRCS), Judy Morelan (Columbia Co. Master Gardner), Greg Bailey
(Bailey, Bishop, Lane), Travis Dicks (Columbia Co. Farmer)
Subcommittee meetings will be scheduled throughout the months of June and July.
Other discussion
Members discussed the need to develop a brief, clear, and concise message that
conveys the mission and purpose of TIP. They also agreed on the need to help
develop language for a springs protection bill for placement on the Florida
Legislature’s 2008-09 calendar.
Calendar
Executive Committee set the following schedule for 2008. Meetings will begin at 9:00
a.m. at City Hall Council Chambers:
Thursday, July 24
Thursday, August 28
Thursday, September 25
Thursday, October 23
Meeting adjourned.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
COMMITTEES………………………………………………………………..1
INTRODUCTION – ACTION PLAN AND BUDGET……………………...2
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
Research and Monitoring……….…………………………………..3
Best Management Practices – Agriculture………………………..5
Best Management Practices – Non-Agricultural………………….6
Education and Outreach…………………………………………….8
2008-09 PRIORITY PROJECTS SUMMARY AND BUDGET………….10
TIP COORDINATOR ACTIVITY REPORT……………………………….11
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Georgia Jones, Chair – Lake City-Columbia County Chamber of Commerce
Dale Williams – County Administrator, Columbia County Board of Commissioners
Scott Reynolds – City Manager, City of Lake City
John Wheeler – Ichetucknee Promise Coordinator, Lake City Rotary Club
Dr. Larry Arrington – Chair, Suwannee River Partnership
David Still – Executive Director, Suwannee River Water Management District
STAFF
Jim Poole and Gina Reynolds – Lake City-Columbia County Chamber of Commerce
Cindy Johnson (TIP Coordinator) and Kirk Webster – Suwannee River WMD
Darrell Smith – Suwannee River Partnership
COMMITTEES
Best Management Practices
The committee will work to
identify sources of and effective
methods for reducing the amount
of nutrients entering the waters of
the Ichetucknee Springshed, and
to develop and promote effective
water conservation practices for
all water users.
Research and Monitoring
The committee will work to
determine effective methods and
research projects needed to
monitor and evaluate current
conditions and future trends for
water quality, quantity and
biological conditions in the
Ichetucknee Springshed.
Education and Outreach
The will work to determine
effective methods and strategies
for increasing public awareness
of TIP and to educate citizens,
developers, farmers, the business
community and others about
personal responsibility for the
protection and management of
the Ichetucknee Springshed.
Chair: Darrell Smith, Suwannee River Partnership Coord.
Members: Todd Martin, FL Farm Bureau; Al Oliver,
USDA; Tom Obreza, IFAS; Carolyn Saft, Florida Yards &
Neighborhoods/IFAS; Greg Bailey, Bailey, Bishop & Lane;
Cesar Jusino, USDA; Judy Morelan, Columbia County
Master Gardener; Frank Ellis, USDA; Bill Thomas, UF;
Jennison Kipp, UF IFAS; Hugh Thomas, Suwannee River
Partnership
Chair: Kirk Webster, SRWMD
Members: Brian Katz, USGS; George Hochmuth, IFAS;
Carlos Herd and Robbie McKinney, SRWMD; Eberhard
Roeder, FL Dept. of Health; Mark Lander, Columbia
County Dept. of Health; Matt Cohen, UF; Mustapha Kane,
Lake City Community College; Pat O’Connor and Jeremy
Parrish, FL Dept. of Environmental Protection,
Jacksonville; Rick Copeland, Florida Geological Survey
Chair: John Wheeler, Ichetucknee Promise, Lake City Rotary
Members: Loye Barnard, Save Our Suwannee; Harvey
Campbell, Columbia County Tourist Development Council;
Brad Dicks, Dicks Realty; Sallie Ford and Mark Lander,
Columbia County Dept. of Health; Lee Ann Hires, Dive Rite;
Cindy Higgins, Columbia County Extension Agent, IFAS;
Charles Maxwell, Columbia County School Board;
Martha Ann Ronsonet, Lake City Garden Club; Duffy Soto,
Graphics Artist
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MEMORANDUM
DATE:
July 22, 2008
TO:
TIP Executive Committee Members
FROM:
Cindy Johnson, TIP Coordinator
THROUGH: Georgia Jones, TIP Chair
RE:
TIP Action Plan and Budget
This Draft Action Plan for The Ichetucknee Partnership is the result of work
performed by the three committees created by the Executive Committee within the
framework of the TIP Memorandum of Agreement. Those committees are Research
and Monitoring, Education and Outreach, and Best Management Practices. (A list of
committee chairs and participants follows.) Due to scheduling difficulties, input from
some participants was acquired on a one-on-one basis.
The committee recommendations presented in this draft action plan were reached
by consensus, or the "collective agreement" of each group, although some opinions
may vary among individuals.
The TIP coordinator and the committee chairs were present at all of the committee
meetings and have attempted to reflect the opinions of the groups in this draft plan.
However, the plan is a living document and the committee chairs have added some
items that were not discussed at the committee meetings.
Staff has attempted to keep the format of the plan as simple as possible. Verbiage is
minimal. At a TIP meeting scheduled on July 24, committee chairs will explain each
item in the plan and respond to questions from the Executive Committee.
Although this is a draft plan, staff requests that the Executive Committee consider
authorizing expenditures for several items immediately. These are listed as “priority
items” in the plan’s expenditures summary.
The budget reflects proposed expenditures from the “TIP Fund” which is based on
the pledge of the Suwannee River Water Management District of $750,000 over a
three-year period. The District has budgeted $450,000 in support of TIP for
FY 2008-09. Potential specific funding sources from other agencies also are shown.
It is anticipated that many activities can be accomplished within existing, general
agency budgets.
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ICHETUCKNEE PARTNERSHIP
RESEARCH & MONITORING
ACTION PLAN
Activity
Year of
Completion
Complete Floridan Aquifer Vulnerability
Assessment (FAVA) for Columbia
County
2009
Update Nutrient Sources and Loading
Assessment
2009
Initiate a cooperative project for
developing springs friendly fertilizers
2009
Update springshed land use maps for
use in Nutrient Loading Assessment
2009
Update fertilizer application data for use
in nutrient loading assessment
Update Ichetucknee Springshed Map
2009
Complete Minimum Flows and Levels
Technical Report for the Ichetucknee
River
Complete Population and Water Use
Projections for use in water supply
planning
Complete annotated Bibliography of
Research and data collection projects in
the springshed
Continue ground water and surface
water Quality Monitoring in the
springshed, springs and river
Continue Discharge Monitoring of
springs and the river
Continue Biological Monitoring of flora
and fauna in the springs and river
Complete Annual Report on the
Environmental Status of Ichetucknee
Springshed
Evaluate Status of Nitrogen Soil
Storage characteristics
2010
Agency/
Organization
Funding
Sources
SRWMD
DEP
CC
LC
SRWMD
USGS
DACS
$45,000
$35,000 (DEP)
SRWMD
IFAS
DACS
FFAA
SRWMD
DACS
IFAS
CC
LC
DACS
$30,000
$35,000
$10,000 (USGS)
Agency Budgets
Agency Budget
2009
SRWMD
DEP
SRWMD
Agency Budget
2009
SRWMD
Agency Budget
2009
SRWMD
Agency Budget
Ongoing
DEP
SRWMD
Agency Budget
Ongoing
DEP
SRWMD
DEP
SRWMD
WMD
DEP
Agency Budget
Ongoing
2009-2011
2010
* Red highlight indicates TIP funding.
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USGS
$10,000
Agency Budget
Agency Budgets
$30,000
$12,000 (USGS)
ICHETUCKNEE PARTNERSHIP
RESEARCH & MONITORING
ACTION PLAN
Activity
Year of
Completion
Complete Annual Report on Water Use
in the Springshed
Monitor Agricultural Water Use to
encourage water conservation
Compile information on methods and
strategies for improving on-site sewage
disposal systems
2009-2011
2009-2011
2009
* Red highlight indicates TIP funding.
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Agency/
Organization
Funding
Sources
SRWMD
DEP
SRWMD
SRP/DACS
DOH
Agency
Budgets
Agency
Budget
Agency
Budget
TIP Budget
Non-TIP Budget
TOTAL
$150,000
$ 57,000
$207,000
ICHETUCKNEE PARTNERSHIP
BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES – AGRICULTURE
ACTION PLAN
Activity
Year of
Completion
Mapping: Create map showing current
Suwannee River Partnership (SRP)
participants within the Ichetucknee
springshed.
2008-09
SRP/SRWMD
Agency
Budgets
2008-09
SRP/SRWMD
Agency
Budgets
2008-09
DACS
SRP
SRWMD
$150,000
2009-10
SRP/IFAS
$10,000
2009-10
SRP/IFAS
$2,000
2009-10
SRP
Agency
Budgets
TIP Budget
Non-TIP Budget
TOTAL
$160,000
$ 2,000
$162,000
Include crop, forage, irrigation, cattle
and poultry producers, including the
following information:
– Notice of Intent parcel acres
– Retrofitted pivots
– Crop tools participants
Outreach: Identify and contact nonparticipating agricultural operations*
within the springshed and encourage
them to implement SRP/TIP best
management practices (BMPs).
*Crop, beef cattle, nurseries, horses,
goats, etc.
Program Development: Develop a
cost-share program to encourage use of
karst-specific BMPs in the Ichetucknee
springshed.
– Determine BMPs available
– Determine cost share available
– Provide/disburse the funding
Education: Establish a progressive
demonstration farm in the springshed
Education: Conduct a crop
management workshop in the
springshed
Recognition: Institute a recognition
program for participating agricultural
operations through the CARES (County
Alliance for Responsible Environmental
Stewardship) program.
* Red highlight indicates TIP funding.
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Agency/
Organization
Funding
Sources
ICHETUCKNEE PARTNERSHIP
BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
NON-AGRICULTURAL/URBAN
ACTION PLAN
Activity
Year of
Completion
Land Use Planning:
– Evaluate plans, codes and
ordinances for potential
revisions to include low-impact
development standards
– Offer incentives to encourage
use of low-impact, conservation
standards and practices
BMP Development: Develop karstspecific module for Low-impact
Development principles & practices
BMP Development: Develop and
implement fertilizer and irrigation BMPs
for golf courses
2009-10
County
City
SRWMD
Agency
Budgets
2008-09
SRWMD
IFAS
$15,000
2008-09
Agency
Budgets
Education: Host a Low-impact
Development workshop in Columbia
County for:
– Local governments
– Developers
– Realtors
Education & Outreach: Develop a
cooperative program with Florida Yards
& Neighborhoods (FYN) to host
educational workshops; to develop
informational materials; and to promote
and implement Ichetucknee-Friendly
practices among various audiences
including:
– Developers
– Builders
– Landscape/Irrigation
– Pest control
– Fertilizers
– Septic tank sales/maintenance
– Realtors
– New homeowners
- Others
2008-09
SRWMD
DEP
DACS
City
DEP
IFAS
SRWMD
SRWMD
IFAS
DEP
$35,000
(2008-09)
$65,000
(2010-11)
2008-11
* Red highlight indicates TIP funding.
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Agency/
Organization
Funding
Sources
$6,000 (DEP)
ICHETUCKNEE PARTNERSHIP
BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
NON-AGRICULTURAL/URBAN
ACTION PLAN
Activity
Year of
Completion
Certification Criteria: Develop karstspecific BMPs/criteria for product and
service categories to earn “IchetuckneeFriendly” designation/certification:
– Developers
– Builders
– Landscape/Irrigation
– Pest Control
– Fertilizers
– Septic tank sales/maintenance
– Realtors
– Others
Database: Develop database of
stakeholders: developers, realtors,
HOAs, etc.
2008-09
SRWMD
IFAS/FYN
DOH
DEP
DACS
Agency
Budgets
Ongoing
TIP Coord.
Agency
Budgets
TIP Budget
Non-TIP Budget
TOTAL
$115,000
$ 6,000
$121,000
* Red highlight indicates TIP funding.
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Agency/
Organization
Funding
Sources
ICHETUCKNEE PARTNERSHIP
EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ACTION PLAN
Activity
Year of
Completion
Agency/
Organization
Funding
Sources
Website: Develop and launch website
as an information and resource center
for TIP
2008-09
SRWMD/TIP Coord.
Radio: Develop a springshed radio
network: 30- and 60-second public
service announcements and
educational spots to air on local radio
stations
Education: Develop and implement
schools program
2008ongoing
SRWMD/TIP Coord.
2008-09
TIP Coord./
Columbia County
School Officials
Columbia County
Extension/Master
Gardeners
$50,000
2008-09
SRWMD/TIP Coord./
Rotary (Wheeler)
IFAS
Dept. of Health
Others
$9,000
($1,000 to
$2,500 per
category)
2008-09
2008-09
$1,000
$10,000
Ongoing
SRWMD/TIP Coord.
SRWMD/TIP Coord.
Outreach Comm. Vol.
SRWMD/TIP Coord.
Outreach Comm. Vol.
SRWMD/TIP Coord.
Outreach Comm. Vol.
TIP Coord/FYN/Others
2008-09
SRWMD/TIP Coord.
$12,000
2008-09
Columbia County/ IFAS
$1,000
2009-10
SRWMD/TIP Coord.
$50,000
Workshops: Conduct workshops for
the general public at retail outlets to
teach and promote use of springsfriendly practices
Recognition Program: Develop
incentive/recognition program for
Ichetucknee-Friendly products and
services such as: Fertilizers, builders,
landscapers, developers, pest control,
septic tank services
DVD: Springs Heartland duplication
Displays: Create one or more portable
displays for fairs & other special events
Logo: Creative services for design of
TIP logo
Mascot: Creative services for design
and production of TIP mascot (costume)
Publications: Develop print
educational and promotional materials
for various audiences
Billboard: Creative services and rental
space for billboard w/TIP message
Landscape Demonstration Project:
Design, install and maintain an
Ichetucknee-Friendly model landscape
w/signage at Columbia County Library
west branch
Website: Perform upgrades to website
as needed
2008-09
2008-09
2008-09
* Red highlight indicates TIP funding.
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$200
(Registration,
web hosting
for first year)
$25,000
$2,500
$2,000
$4,000
$2,500
ICHETUCKNEE PARTNERSHIP
EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ACTION PLAN
Activity
Year of
Completion
Landscape Demonstration Project:
Work with local builder/developer to
design and create a model home yard
to promote Ichetucknee-Friendly
landscaping for new homes/
subdivisions
Special Events: Participate at fairs and
other events upon request
Speakers Bureau: Update Powerpoint
presentation
Speakers Bureau: Develop database
of clubs, civic organizations and other
potential audiences to contact
Kiosks: Creative services and
production of informational kiosk at
Alligator Lake
Media: Press releases, articles,
editorials
Audio: Produce self-guided audio tour
of Ichetucknee Trace
Ichetucknee Promise: Integrate
Rotary’s Ichetucknee Promise Program
w/TIP
Video: Sponsor amateur video contest
concerning importance of protecting the
Ichetucknee
Pamphlet/Insert: Distribute pamphlets
on proper maintenance of septic tanks
2009-10
Columbia County/IFAS
$1,000
Ongoing
TIP Committee
Members
SRWMD/TIP Coord.
TBD
2008-09
2008-09
Agency/
Organization
Funding
Sources
Agency
Budget
Agency
Budgets
2009-10
SRWMD/TIP Coord.
Outreach Comm. Vol.
Chamber of Commerce
TBD
Ongoing
TIP Coord.
2010-11
TBD
2009-10
Rotary
Agency
Budget
2010-11
TBD
TBD
2008-09
Dept. of Health
Agency
Budget
TIP Budget
Non-TIP Budget
TOTAL
$170,200
* Red highlight indicates TIP funding.
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TBD
Agency
Budget
TBD
$170,200
ICHETUCKNEE PARTNERSHIP
2008-09 PRIORITY PROJECTS SUMMARY
Research & Monitoring
Florida Aquifer Vulnerability Study
Update Nutrient Sources & Loading Assessment
Develop Springs-Friendly Fertilizer
Update Springshed Land-Use Maps
Update Fertilizer Application Data
Complete MFLs Report for Ichetucknee River
Complete Population & Water-Use Projections
Complete Annotated Bibliography of Research/
Data Collection in Springshed
Compile Information on Methods/Strategies
for Improving On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems
$80,000 ($45,000)
$45,000 ($35,000)
$30,000
Agency Budgets
Agency Budget
Agency Budget
Agency Budget
Agency Budget
Agency Budget
Best Management Practices – Agricultural
Develop Cost-Share Program for Karst-Specific BMPs in
Ichetucknee Springshed
Create Map Showing Current Suwannee River
Partnership Participants in Ichetucknee Springshed
Encourage Non-Participating Operations to Implement BMPs
$150,000
Agency Budgets
Agency Budgets
Best Management Practices – Non-Agricultural
Develop Karst-Specific Module for Low-Impact Development
Host Low-Impact Development Workshop in Columbia Co.
Develop/Implement Fertilizer & Irrigation BMPs for Golf Courses
Develop “Ichetucknee Friendly” BMPs Certification Criteria
Develop Cooperative Program w/Florida Yards & Neighborhoods
$15,000
$6,000
Agency Budgets
Agency Budgets
$35,000
Education & Outreach
Springshed Radio Network/Public Service Announcements
Education Program for Schools
Portable Displays
Logo
Mascot
Workshops @ Retail Outlets to Teach Ichetucknee-Friendly
Practices
Ichetucknee-Friendly Incentives/Recognition Program
Promotional & Informational Materials
Springs Heartland DVD Duplication
Landscape Demonstration Project @ Public Library West
Billboard
Website Registration & Hosting for First Year
$25,000
$50,000
$10,000
$ 2,000
$ 4,000
$ 2,500
$ 9,000
$ 2,500
$ 1,000
$ 1,000
$12,000
$ 200
TIP Subtotal $429,200
Non-TIP Subtotal $ 51,000
TOTAL $480,200
* Red highlight indicates TIP funding.
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TIP Coordinator Activity Report
July 28, 2008
• Committee Meetings – Meetings of all three committees were held and were well
attended. Committee recommendations are reflected in the Action Plan and Budget.
• Meeting Notices – Notice of the July 24 Executive Committee meeting was
published in the Florida Administrative Weekly (FAW). The meeting notice was also
submitted for publication to the Lake City Reporter, Lake City Journal and the Columbia
County Library Community Calendar (cable). Future meetings will be publicized likewise.
• Mascot – Graphic artist is completing revisions to mascot illustrations. Final drafts
should be ready for Exec. Comm. consideration at August meeting.
• Website – TIP website is being designed, produced and hosted in-house by the
SRWMD, at least for the first year, resulting in a substantial cost savings to TIP. The
only startup costs will be for purchase and registration of domain names, and for web
hosting, for a total cost of approximately $200. TIP has purchased the domain names
ichetuckneeforever and ichetuckneefriendly, with the .com, .org and .net extensions.
Work is underway on page design, navigation, written text, photo placement, links, a
resource library, and other content. Projected launch date is mid-August.
• Radio PSAs – Production of TIP’s first 30-second public service announcement is
underway and should be completed by mid-August. The first PSA will introduce the
public to TIP, creating awareness and name recognition.
TIP coordinator is negotiating purchase of air time with local stations for the initial PSA
as well as future 30-second spots. TIP coordinator has drafted additional PSAs with
messages about water conservation and proper use of fertilizer, and will pursue several
possible options for production assistance.
• Low-Impact Development Workshop for local governments, builders, realtors, and
others in Columbia County is being organized for early 2009.
• Speakers Bureau – General information PowerPoint presentation is being revised
to reflect TIP’s new Action Plan and Budget. TIP coordinator will schedule monthly
presentations to civic organizations and other groups.
• Brochures – TIP is working with Florida Yards and Neighborhoods to revise a
Florida-Friendly Landscape brochure for distribution within the Ichetucknee springshed.
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