Algae

Adults; explains what nutrients are and how too many nutrients can adversely affect a water body; gives tips on what individuals can do to limit the amount of nutrients flowing to our waterways.

Aquifers: Our Most Precious Resource

Grade 9-adult; take a look at the Floridan aquifer, the major groundwater source for north-central Florida, how water gets in and out of the aquifer, the many ways man uses the aquifer’s water and threats to this drinking water supply.

Flood Protection and Assistance

Gives an overview of the responsibilities individuals, local governments and agencies have for flood protection and maintenance of flood protection systems. See a list of contacts for your local government.

Indian River Lagoon Owner’s Guide

All ages; features information on the challenges faced by the Indian River Lagoon and the solutions being promoted by the lagoon’s National Estuary Program, with emphasis on the role that each individual can play in protecting the lagoon’s health.

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Overview of the St. Johns River Water Management District

Adult; 28 pages; describes the organization and mission of the District and highlights progress on District water resource programs.

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St. Johns River Owner’s Guide

All ages; features information on the challenges faced by the river and solutions, with emphasis on the role that each individual can play in restoring the river to health.

Stormwater Systems

Adult; 16 pages; explains why stormwater ponds are important; details on how to maintain ponds.

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Water Conservation — Efficient Irrigation Systems

Gives tips on installing, using and properly maintaining in–ground irrigation systems so that they are water-efficient.

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Water Conservation Guide

All ages; 33-page guide provides tips for saving water inside and outdoors.

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Water Conservation — Home Water Use Survey

Grade 3-adult, an easy way to calculate how much water your family uses and how to conserve; good math exercise.

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Watering Restrictions

Gives an overview of the District’s lawn and landscape irrigation rule and exceptions to the rule.

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Waterwise Florida Landscapes

Grade 9-adult; 80-page guide provides information to install and maintain landscapes that promote water conservation, using the principles of Xeriscape.

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Wetlands

Gives a description of the common types of wetlands found in the District’s service area, explains why wetlands are important and gives a simplified chart used to determine what type of wetland may exist in your area.

Aquifer Poster

All ages; color cutaway illustration of the aquifer with educational facts.

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Hydrologic Cycle Activity/Coloring Sheet

School-aged children; one side gives a short story on the water (hydrologic) cycle using the characters from The Great Water Odyssey^SM; the other side gives definitions of water cycle terminology, an exercise that illustrates the cycle and a picture to color.

Indian River Lagoon Activity Book

Grades 1-7; features activities and facts about North America’s most diverse estuary

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Indian River Lagoon Coloring Book

Grades 1-7, 56 pages; features A to Z pictures of animals and plants that live in this estuary, with habitat and feeding information

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Springs Poster

All ages; color cutaway illustration of a spring with educational facts.

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St. Johns River Coloring Book

Elementary school-aged children. Take a virtual trip along the St. Johns River while learning a few facts about its history, the animals that live there, the ways in which people use the river and what each of us can do to protect our river.

Water Critter Sticker Sheet

School-aged children; friendly water-dependent animals splash in a Florida waterway beneath a slogan emphasizing the importance of conserving and protecting water resources.

Water Pollution Activity/Coloring Sheet

Grade 1 and up; information about water pollution, with special attention to coastal waters; includes puzzles to enhance reading skills and pictures to color.

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Watershed Poster

All ages; explains how stormwater runoff degrades water bodies; 3D graphic shows where storm water comes from, how it carries pollutants and flows into waterways.

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Wetlands Activity/Coloring Sheet

School-aged children; briefly explains the functions of wetlands and what creatures live in wetlands. Match the animal to its name and color the sheet.