TAPP - Think About Personal Pollution

08/14/2026

Protect our lakes and rivers from pollutants in soap, detergents, metals and motor oil. Wash cars on the grass using phosphate-free biodegradable soap or go to a commercial carwash, where they recycle water and send it to treatment systems. Our local waterbodies will thank you!

Learn more at: https://tappwater.org

08/10/2026

Blowing grass clippings into the street? Patty sees it.
Those clippings don’t disappear—they get swept into
storm drains and end up in our waterways.

Keep them where they belong by leaving them on your
lawn to naturally break down, or bagging them for
proper yard waste pickup. 🍃

07/30/2026

Patty’s on the lookout 👀 and she spotted a problem.

Pet waste left behind doesn’t just disappear, it gets washed into storm drains and straight into our lakes, carrying harmful bacteria with it.

In a city with thousands of dogs, those small moments add up quickly.

Bag it, bin it, and help protect Tallahassee’s water. To learn more, visit https://tappwater.org/pet-waste

06/25/2026

Patty is watching! 🍃 Our nosy neighbor has noticed yard debris ending up in storm drains.

The problem? Storm drains flow directly to our rivers and streams. Leaves and grass clippings clog drains, pollute water, and harm wildlife.

Check her approved list to be a neighbor Patty is proud of!

06/09/2026

I tried to warn them. Now half of the fertilizer is washing into our lakes, causing algae blooms.

Wait 2 days after rain to fertilize, Tallahassee. 🌿

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

This week community members and City staff worked together to restore the rain garden at Frenchtown Heritage Hub. Funding from the Martin Luther King Jr. Corridor Community Grant and volunteer efforts made it possible to revitalize the beautiful garden. Stop by to visit the garden, and learn more at www.tappwater.org

06/04/2026

Ready to level up your yard game? 🎯

Each of these simple actions prevents pollution from reaching our waterways. It’s time to screenshot, share, and start marking boxes!

Who's getting BINGO first?

05/29/2026

Spring fertilization season is here, and Patty has an important reminder: timing matters!

Fertilizing right before a rainstorm means those nutrients wash straight off your lawn, into storm drains, and directly into our rivers and streams.

Check the forecast first to ensure your lawn gets the nutrients it needs and our waterways stay clean.

05/07/2026

Join us this weekend for the UF/IFAS Open House and plant sale!
Leon County Extension Office is located at 615 Paul Russell Rd in Tallahassee.