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Promoting the idea of installing a living shoreline was once a losing battle. Savanna Barry recalls a colleague who attempted to introduce the concept during a gathering of marine contractors about a decade ago. “He was asked to leave,” said Barry, a Florida Sea Grant (FSG) regional Extension agent for the Nature Coast. “Late last [&#8230;]

Promoting the idea of installing a living shoreline was once a losing battle.
Savanna Barry recalls a colleague who attempted to introduce the concept during a gathering of marine contractors about a decade ago.
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“He was asked to leave,” said Barry, a <a href="https://www.flseagrant.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Florida Sea Grant</a> (FSG) regional Extension agent for the Nature Coast. “Late last year, the same organization invited him to come give a talk about living shorelines at their annual conference. So, there is a change in thinking about this.”
A growing number of contractors and private owners of coastal property are considering installing living shorelines, <a href="https://tos.org/oceanography/article/reducing-barriers-to-living-shorelines-through-sea-grant-extension-programs">according to research</a> Barry and her colleagues conducted and recently published in tandem with the Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium (MASGC).
In contrast to hardened structures like seawalls and bulkheads, living shorelines promote healthy ecosystems and stabilize coasts through the strategic placement of natural materials like native vegetation, rocks and oyster shells. Generally, they are cheaper to install and require less maintenance. And, perhaps most persuasively, they act as natural wave breaks.
“After shorelines are damaged in hurricanes — especially when we see widespread seawall failures but living shorelines usually faring very well — this opens people’s minds to the fact that a nature-based solution may work better than they may have originally expected,” Barry said.
In the study, scientists and Extension agents provided education about living shorelines to contractors through a series of workshops and trainings — and to property owners through demonstrations, site visits, courses and an <a href="https://floridalivingshorelines.com/">informational website</a>.
In the Sunshine State, for example, FSG began offering a two-day <a href="https://www.flseagrant.org/workforce-training/living-shorelines-training-for-marine-contractors/">course for marine contractors</a> in 2019. Since that time, agents have conducted 12 training sessions. Study evaluations indicated 58% of the 191 participants would “definitely” or “likely” add installation of living shorelines to their services.
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To educate property owners, FSG developed a three-day <a href="https://masternaturalist.ifas.ufl.edu/media/masternaturalistifasufledu/CSR_Course-Description.pdf">coastal shoreline restoration module</a> for UF’s <a href="https://masternaturalist.ifas.ufl.edu/">Florida Master Naturalist Program</a>. Instructors taught the course 35 times to 593 participants living in 16 Florida counties. Assessments revealed a 46% knowledge gain about living shorelines, according to the study.
Despite positive strides, the study’s authors acknowledge barriers to living shoreline installation, namely, in the form of strict regulatory requirements. These include rules regarding the height of breakwaters as well as the distance from shore the living shoreline may extend.
“Permitting for living shorelines can sometimes take longer than permitting for a seawall, and for some people that process can be either too daunting or too frustrating,” Barry said. “But state officials are working hard to improve the rules.”
To learn more about living shorelines, <a href="https://www.flseagrant.org/directory/">contact the nearest FSG county Extension agent</a>.
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Promoting the idea of installing a living shoreline was once a losing battle.
Savanna Barry recalls a colleague who attempted to introduce the concept during a gathering of marine contractors about a decade ago.
Savanna Barry
“He was asked to leave,” said Barry, a Florida Sea Grant (FSG) regional Extension agent for the Nature Coast. “Late last year, the same organization invited him to come give a talk about living shorelines at their annual conference. So, there is a change in thinking about this.”
A growing number of contractors and private owners of coastal property are considering installing living shorelines, according to research Barry and her colleagues conducted and recently published in tandem with the Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium (MASGC).
In contrast to hardened structures like seawalls and bulkheads, living shorelines promote healthy ecosystems and stabilize coasts through the strategic placement of natural materials like native vegetation, rocks and oyster shells. Generally, they are cheaper to install and require less maintenance. And, perhaps most persuasively, they act as natural wave breaks.
“After shorelines are damaged in hurricanes — especially when we see widespread seawall failures but living shorelines usually faring very well — this opens people’s minds to the fact that a nature-based solution may work better than they may have originally expected,” Barry said.
In the study, scientists and Extension agents provided education about living shorelines to contractors through a series of workshops and trainings — and to property owners through demonstrations, site visits, courses and an informational website.
In the Sunshine State, for example, FSG began offering a two-day course for marine contractors in 2019. Since that time, agents have conducted 12 training sessions. Study evaluations indicated 58% of the 191 participants would “definitely” or “likely” add installation of living shorelines to their services.
 

To educate property owners, FSG developed a three-day coastal shoreline restoration module for UF’s Florida Master Naturalist Program. Instructors taught the course 35 times to 593 participants living in 16 Florida counties. Assessments revealed a 46% knowledge gain about living shorelines, according to the study.
Despite positive strides, the study’s authors acknowledge barriers to living shoreline installation, namely, in the form of strict regulatory requirements. These include rules regarding the height of breakwaters as well as the distance from shore the living shoreline may extend.
“Permitting for living shorelines can sometimes take longer than permitting for a seawall, and for some people that process can be either too daunting or too frustrating,” Barry said. “But state officials are working hard to improve the rules.”
To learn more about living shorelines, contact the nearest FSG county Extension agent.
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ABOUT UF/IFAS
The mission of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is to develop knowledge relevant to agricultural, human and natural resources and to make that knowledge available to sustain and enhance the quality of human life. With more than a dozen research facilities, 67 county Extension offices, and award-winning students and faculty in the UF College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, UF/IFAS brings science-based solutions to the state’s agricultural and natural resources industries, and all Florida residents. 
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ABOUT FLORIDA SEA GRANT
Hosted at the University of Florida, Florida Sea Grant is a partnership with the State University System of Florida, the State of Florida, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that supports research, education and outreach to conserve coastal resources and enhance economic opportunities throughout the state.
flseagrant.org | @FloridaSeaGrant

Promoting the idea of installing a living shoreline was once a losing battle. Savanna Barry recalls a colleague who attempted to introduce the concept during a gathering of marine contractors about a decade ago. “He was asked to leave,” said Barry, a Florida Sea Grant (FSG) regional Extension agent for the Nature Coast. “Late last […]

Study reveals growing interest in natural shorelines

 Let’s Celebrate…Lakes  With more than 7,800 naturally occurring lakes, Florida is among  25 States nationwide which have submitted proclamations in support of Lakes Appreciation month, observed each summer in July. Through the University of Florida/IFAS LAKEWATCH©  program, Florida residents can participate in  monthly volunteer  activities which help to improve water quality by monitoring the health [&#8230;]

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With more than 7,800 naturally occurring lakes, Florida is among  25 States nationwide which have submitted proclamations in support of Lakes Appreciation month, observed each summer in July. Through the University of Florida/IFAS LAKEWATCH©  program, Florida residents can participate in  monthly volunteer  activities which help to improve water quality by monitoring the health of Florida’s lakes, estuaries, rivers, and springs. To help preserve water quality it is also recommended that if you live close to a waterbody, your septic tank should be inspected every 3 to 5 years.
Other lake-appreciation activities recommended by the North American Lake Management Society include:
<ul>
<li>Organize a shoreline cleanup, go birding, or take pictures at a lake or pond.</li>
<li>Organize a lake field trip for students or community clubs.</li>
<li>Organize a hike or biking event with a focus on your local lake.</li>
<li>Contact LAKEWATCH©  or your local lake agency about volunteering to help monitor your local waterbody or watershed.</li>
<li>Enjoy your local lake, pond, or reservoir with fun summertime activities, such as fishing, boating, kayaking, or canoeing.</li>
<li>Volunteer with a watershed storm drain stenciling program.</li>
<li>Draw or paint a lake scene for your home or office.</li>
</ul>
To learn more, click on this <a href="https://lakewatch.ifas.ufl.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">link</a> to visit the Lakewatch website.
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Let’s Celebrate…Lakes 
With more than 7,800 naturally occurring lakes, Florida is among  25 States nationwide which have submitted proclamations in support of Lakes Appreciation month, observed each summer in July. Through the University of Florida/IFAS LAKEWATCH©  program, Florida residents can participate in  monthly volunteer  activities which help to improve water quality by monitoring the health of Florida’s lakes, estuaries, rivers, and springs. To help preserve water quality it is also recommended that if you live close to a waterbody, your septic tank should be inspected every 3 to 5 years.
Other lake-appreciation activities recommended by the North American Lake Management Society include:
Organize a shoreline cleanup, go birding, or take pictures at a lake or pond.
Organize a lake field trip for students or community clubs.
Organize a hike or biking event with a focus on your local lake.
Contact LAKEWATCH©  or your local lake agency about volunteering to help monitor your local waterbody or watershed.
Enjoy your local lake, pond, or reservoir with fun summertime activities, such as fishing, boating, kayaking, or canoeing.
Volunteer with a watershed storm drain stenciling program.
Draw or paint a lake scene for your home or office.
To learn more, click on this link to visit the Lakewatch website.

Let’s Celebrate…Lakes  With more than 7,800 naturally occurring lakes, Florida is among  25 States nationwide which have submitted proclamations in support of Lakes Appreciation month, observed each summer in July. Through the University of Florida/IFAS LAKEWATCH©  program, Florida residents can participate in  monthly volunteer  activities which help to improve water quality by monitoring the health […]

Florida Lakeside Living

Is your lawn showing signs of pests? Looking to give your landscape that tropical Florida native design? Looking for new ways to mulch your garden with some composting basics? The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has you covered. Mark your calendars for the 2024 Florida-Friendly Landscaping&#x2122;: Urban Horticulture Lecture Series. [&#8230;]

<figure id="attachment_42051" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-42051" style="width: 405px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-42051" src="https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/news/files/2024/01/FFL-030298-homeowner-yard-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="405" height="270" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-42051" class="wp-caption-text">A homeowner spreads pine straw in her FFL yard. Courtesy Cat Wofford UF/IFAS Photography.</figcaption></figure>
Is your lawn showing signs of pests? Looking to give your landscape that tropical Florida native design? Looking for new ways to mulch your garden with some composting basics? The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has you covered.
Mark your calendars for the 2024 Florida-Friendly Landscaping&#x2122;: Urban Horticulture Lecture Series. This free virtual webinar will connect consumers with a new scientist or Extension agent each month, addressing a specific landscape and gardening topic. The yearlong program, presented by the <a href="https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/broward/">UF/IFAS Broward Extension Office,</a> is open to residents throughout the state. The goal is to shed light on key horticulture topics supporting <a href="https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/">Florida-Friendly Landscaping</a>&#x2122; (FFL) principals.
First up on <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ufifas-extension-lecture-series-the-basics-of-composting-tickets-796920048317?fbclid=IwAR1IYCJ9yIfNaC_2Qua8xhwuqVXspx1V62M7QfI9yIR1cowHaPj3_KOgQAQ">Feb. 13</a>, learn “The Basics of Composting” and regain moisture in your soil. <a href="https://flrec.ifas.ufl.edu/faculty/dr-mica-mcmillan/">Mica McMillan</a>, a soil scientist at <a href="https://flrec.ifas.ufl.edu">UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center</a>, will walk participants through the basics of composting kitchen waste for use on soils on landscaping, garden beds and even vegetable gardens. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ufifas-extension-lecture-series-the-basics-of-composting-tickets-796920048317?fbclid=IwAR1IYCJ9yIfNaC_2Qua8xhwuqVXspx1V62M7QfI9yIR1cowHaPj3_KOgQAQ">Registration is required</a>. A Zoom link will be provided after registration to gain access to the live webinar.
“We aim to bring consumers the topics they want and need to adopt sustainable landscaping principals,” said Lorna Bravo, UF/IFAS Extension Broward County director and urban horticulture agent. “We have arranged a schedule that will meet the needs whether it is to improve your garden, landscaping, tree canopy and more.”
<figure id="attachment_42049" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-42049" style="width: 366px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-42049" src="https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/news/files/2024/01/Compst-bin-030304-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="366" height="244" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-42049" class="wp-caption-text">Composting basics take just a few simple steps that include stirring the contents in preparation for use in gardening. Courtesy Cat Wofford UF/IFAS Photography.</figcaption></figure>
Other topics and dates scheduled for the year are:
<ul>
<li>March 12 – “Be Aware of Toxic Plants” – <a href="https://mrec.ifas.ufl.edu/directory/faculty/marble/">Chris Marble</a>, associate professor of ornamental landscape weed management at UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research &amp; Education Center.</li>
<li>April 9 – “Design Your Landscape with Intent” – <a href="https://clue.ifas.ufl.edu/faculty/taylor-clem/">Taylor Clem</a>, horticulture Extension agent and UF/IFAS Extension Nassau County director.</li>
<li>May 14 – “Rain Harvesting” – <a href="https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/browardco/author/lbravo1/">Lorna Bravo</a>.</li>
<li>June 11 – “UF/IFAS Florida Master Gardener Volunteer Program” – Lorna Bravo.</li>
<li>July – No webinar scheduled. Series is on summer break this month.</li>
<li>Aug. 13 – “After the Storm Tree Care” – <a href="https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/broward/commercial-horticulture-program-/">Michael Orfanedes</a>, commercial horticulture agent at UF/IFAS Extension Broward.</li>
<li>Sept. 10 – “Living Shorelines” – <a href="https://www.flseagrant.org/fsg-directory/dr-vincent-encomio/">Vincent Encomio</a>, Florida Sea Grant agent for St. Lucie and Martin counties.</li>
<li>Oct. 8 – “Gardening in Small Place” – Norma Samuel, Global Food Systems Institute Extension agent.</li>
<li>Nov. 12 – “Rain Gardens” – Lorna Bravo.</li>
<li>Dec. 10 – “Mulching basics and more” – Chris Marble.</li>
</ul>
For more information on other topics, contact Lorna Bravo, UF/IFAS Extension Broward director at <a href="mailto:lbravo1@ufl.edu">lbravo1@ufl.edu</a>.
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By Lourdes Mederos (<a href="mailto:rodriguezl@ufl.edu">rodriguezl@ufl.edu</a>)
ABOUT UF/IFAS 
The mission of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is to develop knowledge relevant to agricultural, human and natural resources and to make that knowledge available to sustain and enhance the quality of human life. With more than a dozen research facilities, 67 county Extension offices, and award-winning students and faculty in the UF College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, UF/IFAS brings science-based solutions to the state’s agricultural and natural resources industries, and all Florida residents. 
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ABOUT THE FLORIDA-FRIENDLY LANDSCAPING PROGRAM 
Florida-Friendly Landscaping&#x2122; (FFL) program promotes sustainable alternatives to “conventional” landscaping by providing guidance to homeowners and industry professionals on low-impact, environmentally friendly and science-based landscape practices that use less water and reduce pollutant loading to Florida waters. Sponsored in part by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the overall goal of the FFL program is to reduce nonpoint source pollution through proper fertilization, irrigation, and pesticide use on residential and commercial landscapes. 
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A homeowner spreads pine straw in her FFL yard. Courtesy Cat Wofford UF/IFAS Photography.
Is your lawn showing signs of pests? Looking to give your landscape that tropical Florida native design? Looking for new ways to mulch your garden with some composting basics? The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has you covered.
Mark your calendars for the 2024 Florida-Friendly Landscaping™: Urban Horticulture Lecture Series. This free virtual webinar will connect consumers with a new scientist or Extension agent each month, addressing a specific landscape and gardening topic. The yearlong program, presented by the UF/IFAS Broward Extension Office, is open to residents throughout the state. The goal is to shed light on key horticulture topics supporting Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) principals.
First up on Feb. 13, learn “The Basics of Composting” and regain moisture in your soil. Mica McMillan, a soil scientist at UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center, will walk participants through the basics of composting kitchen waste for use on soils on landscaping, garden beds and even vegetable gardens. Registration is required. A Zoom link will be provided after registration to gain access to the live webinar.
“We aim to bring consumers the topics they want and need to adopt sustainable landscaping principals,” said Lorna Bravo, UF/IFAS Extension Broward County director and urban horticulture agent. “We have arranged a schedule that will meet the needs whether it is to improve your garden, landscaping, tree canopy and more.”
Composting basics take just a few simple steps that include stirring the contents in preparation for use in gardening. Courtesy Cat Wofford UF/IFAS Photography.
Other topics and dates scheduled for the year are:
March 12 – “Be Aware of Toxic Plants” – Chris Marble, associate professor of ornamental landscape weed management at UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research & Education Center.
April 9 – “Design Your Landscape with Intent” – Taylor Clem, horticulture Extension agent and UF/IFAS Extension Nassau County director.
May 14 – “Rain Harvesting” – Lorna Bravo.
June 11 – “UF/IFAS Florida Master Gardener Volunteer Program” – Lorna Bravo.
July – No webinar scheduled. Series is on summer break this month.
Aug. 13 – “After the Storm Tree Care” – Michael Orfanedes, commercial horticulture agent at UF/IFAS Extension Broward.
Sept. 10 – “Living Shorelines” – Vincent Encomio, Florida Sea Grant agent for St. Lucie and Martin counties.
Oct. 8 – “Gardening in Small Place” – Norma Samuel, Global Food Systems Institute Extension agent.
Nov. 12 – “Rain Gardens” – Lorna Bravo.
Dec. 10 – “Mulching basics and more” – Chris Marble.
For more information on other topics, contact Lorna Bravo, UF/IFAS Extension Broward director at lbravo1@ufl.edu.
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By Lourdes Mederos (rodriguezl@ufl.edu)
ABOUT UF/IFAS
The mission of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is to develop knowledge relevant to agricultural, human and natural resources and to make that knowledge available to sustain and enhance the quality of human life. With more than a dozen research facilities, 67 county Extension offices, and award-winning students and faculty in the UF College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, UF/IFAS brings science-based solutions to the state’s agricultural and natural resources industries, and all Florida residents. 
ifas.ufl.edu  |  @UF_IFAS
ABOUT THE FLORIDA-FRIENDLY LANDSCAPING PROGRAM 
Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) program promotes sustainable alternatives to “conventional” landscaping by providing guidance to homeowners and industry professionals on low-impact, environmentally friendly and science-based landscape practices that use less water and reduce pollutant loading to Florida waters. Sponsored in part by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the overall goal of the FFL program is to reduce nonpoint source pollution through proper fertilization, irrigation, and pesticide use on residential and commercial landscapes. 
ffl.ifas.ufl.edu | @uf.ffl

Is your lawn showing signs of pests? Looking to give your landscape that tropical Florida native design? Looking for new ways to mulch your garden with some composting basics? The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has you covered. Mark your calendars for the 2024 Florida-Friendly Landscaping™: Urban Horticulture Lecture Series. […]

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