Florida Yards and Neighborhoods
The Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Program works with Community Associations in their efforts to educate their residents and assist them as they incorporate Florida-friendly landscaping into their communities. Below are links to information and resources that may help your Homeowner Association:
- Community Associations Institute
- Water Restrictions
- Green Industries Institute
- Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association
- Florida Irrigation Society
- Florida Landscape Maintenance Association
- Covenant, Codes, and Restrictions that Address Environmental Issues in Residential Communities
- Florida-Friendly Landscaping Covenant, Conditions, and Restrictions
- 2001 Florida Statute 373.185
- FYN - What Is It?
(PowerPoint Presentation for Community Associations)
FYN in Manatee County is partially funded through a grant
from the Manasota Basin of the Southwest Florida Water Management District.
Contacts
Kurt Rowe
FYN Residential Coordinator
(941) 722-4524, ext. 237.
District Takes Steps
to Mitigate Drought
Rain Barrel Class
Learn how to capture rain water for outdoor irrigation.
Composting Class
Learn the basics of home composting.
Related Resources
- FloridaYards.org
- Florida Dept of Environmental Protection
- Environmental Protection Commission
- NRCS - Manasota Service Center
- Tampa Bay Estuary Program
- Sarasota Bay Estuary Program
- Southwest Florida Water Management District