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    Mid-Florida Research and Education Center

    Mid-Florida Research and Education Center

    Outdoor educational display with hanging gallon jugs and a UF IFAS Extension table.

    Water Matters

    The Water Matters educates Floridians about critical water conservation and quality issues through engaging outreach. Its signature "Wall of Water" exhibit, featuring 200 plastic jugs, visually demonstrates typical daily water usage, sparking conservation conversations. The program offers interactive quizzes for all ages in both digital and paper formats, and maintains a strong presence at community events reaching thousands of attendees. Water Matters engages diverse audiences from K-12 students to adults, while developing future environmental leaders through undergraduate internships. By increasing knowledge about groundwater protection, impaired waterbodies, and effective irrigation practices, the program encourages behavior changes that protect Florida's essential water resources.

    Take this Qualtrics quiz to test your water knowledge about Florida’s water resources. 

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    UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research & Education Center
    2725 S. Binion Road Apopka, FL 32703
    (407) 884-2034

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