Purpose: This web site has been authorized by the Palm Beach County MS4 NPDES (PBC NPDES) Steering Committee as a resource for all co-permittees within the county. It is intended that this site will provide the user with helpful information on understanding and complying with the requirements of the NPDES permit.

Information About Fertilizers, Herbicides, and Pesticides

University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

South Florida Water Management District

Palm Beach County Florida Yards and Neighbors Program

The Florida Yards and Neighborhoods program sponsored by the Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension Service was created to educate property owners about pollution prevention strategies. The strategies include creating a yard that has native Florida vegetation, efficient mulching, recycling of yard waste, efficient watering practices, reduced fertilizer and pesticide application, wildlife attraction, stormwater reduction, and protection of shoreline habitats. The practices stated in the Florida Yards and Neighboorhoods handbook shows ways to become a Certified Florida Yard and create a beautiful landscape that minimizes the amount of pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, and water use. Implementation of these practices will help protect the natural environment, conserve water, decrease non-point source pollution, and create wildlife attracting landscapes.

For information on qualifications for Certified Florida Yards, you can contact a Palm Beach County Extension Agent at 561-233-1700 or visit the Palm Beach County Florida Yards and Neighborhoods website at www.pbcgov.com/coopext/fyn/index.htm.

Florida Friendly Landscaping
Nine Gardening Principles
Planting Guide
Pest Identification
Using Mulches as Fertilizers
Using Recycled Materials as Fertilizers
Fertilizing Practices
Controlling Stormwater Runoff

Village of Wellington