TAPP shows you how to make simple changes that make a BIG difference to the water quality of Tallahassee's rivers, lakes, and streams.
TAPP can show you how small, individual acts combine to make a measurable difference in the amounts of pollutants that rainwater can carry into our sensitive waters.
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
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.
05/07/2026
Spring planting season challenge: Plant a rain garden!
Rain gardens are shallow, planted areas that capture stormwater from your roof, driveway, and lawn. They filter pollutants naturally before water reaches storm drains and our rivers.
The result is cleaner waterways, less flooding, and habitat for pollinators. A win-win, if you ask Patty!
This is what peak homeownership looks like.
Your neighbors notice, your local waterways feel it, and the City of Tallahassee sees it. 💧
Ended up in the storm drain when I was just trying to decompose in peace. Clean us up, Tallahassee. Your streams will thank you.
Rain gardens: where runoff gets a second chance.
Learn more at www.tappwater.org