Understanding Florida Residents’ Perceptions of and Experiences with Landscape Irrigation Restrictions: Insights for Water Conservation Experts as Well as Extension Educators
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Keywords

Irrigation restrictions
Diffusion of Innovations
information dissemination
innovation adoption
compliance
perception
awareness-raising
water conservation
surveys

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Pasula, Sravani, Dharmendra Kalauni, Laura Warner, John Diaz, Ange Asanzi, James Harmon, Deirdre Irwin, and Robin L. Grantham. 2024. “Understanding Florida Residents’ Perceptions of and Experiences With Landscape Irrigation Restrictions: Insights for Water Conservation Experts As Well As Extension Educators: AEC797/WC458, 5/2024”. EDIS 2024 (4). Gainesville, FL. https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc458-2024.

Abstract

This publication discusses Florida residents’ awareness and perceptions of irrigation restrictions to illuminate the processes that support or prevent their compliance with these policies. Written by Sravani Pasula, Dharmendra Kalauni, Laura Warner, John Diaz, Ange Asanzi, James Harmon, Deirdre Irwin, and Robin L. Grantham, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, May 2024.

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