Water conservation
In this section
Florida Water StarSM home
About the program
Read an overview about this program.
Program criteria
Read qualifications points lists to learn what is required to have a structure certified.
Events and news
See our calendar of events and read the buzz about the program.
Contacts
Know whom to contact to request certification, find a builder and our staff.
Resources
See our list of water-conserving appliances, plumbing fixtures, irrigation resources and more.
Technical manual
Program standards and guidelines are included for appliances, plumbing fixtures, irrigation systems and landscapes. Find details to apply for certification or update your home or business to be more water efficient.
Landscaping resources
This Florida Water StarSM home uses minimal amounts of irrigation water to maintain its Florida-friendly landscape.
- Florida-friendly landscaping
- Category 1 invasive plant species (Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council)
- Waterwise Florida landscapes
- Waterwise landscape plant palettes:
- Northeast Florida beach landscape
Full sheet view • Plan view only
Front elevation view only • Side elevation view only - Northeast Florida flatwoods landscape
Full sheet view • Plan view only
Front elevation view only • Side elevation view only - Northeast Florida moist well-drained landscape
Full sheet view • Plan view only
Front elevation view only • Side elevation view only - Northeast Florida river oaks landscape 1
Full sheet view • Plan view only
Front elevation view only • Side elevation view only - Northeast Florida river oaks landscape 2
Full sheet view • Plan view only
Front elevation view only • Side elevation view only - Northeast Florida sandhill landscape
Full sheet view • Plan view only
Front elevation view only • Side elevation view only
- Northeast Florida beach landscape
- Planting in Florida Landscapes from the University of Florida IFAS website
- Establishing Shrubs in Florida Landscapes from the University of Florida IFAS website
