Environment

UF researcher urges Floridians to practice water conservation year-round

A University of Florida irrigation expert argues that water conservation should be a daily habit rather than an emergency reaction to drought conditions. Florida recorded its third driest September-to-March period on record leading into 2026, leaving nearly the entire state in moderate to exceptional drought by April. UF/IFAS research shows homeowners can substantially cut irrigation use without harming lawns, noting that even an efficient residential system can consume close to 1,000 gallons in a single cycle.

Sources: UF News