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Ponds and water features are a popular part of Florida landscaping therefore making them sustainable helps to conserve precious resources while providing attractive habitat for fish, birds and butterflies. Rain barrels and rain gardens efficiently capture water from summer rains thereby helping to reduce storm water run-off.
Resources:
Brian MartinAqua Studio941 613 0015www.aquastudioinc.com
John SibleyAll Native Garden Center & Nursery300 Center RdFort Myers, FL 33907(239) 939-9663www.nolawn.com/
Rain barrel workshops:Eco Living Center: Rutenberg Park, Fort MyersJohn Kiseda 239-432-2163kisedajb@leegov.comhttp://www.leeparks.org/facility-info/facility-details.cfm?Project_Num=0290
Reduce Storm-water Run-off:http://www.epa.gov/owow/nps/lid/video.html