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Stormwater
Stormwater (as defined by St. Johns River Water Management District) is rainwater that runs off of hard surfaces into the nearest body of water, which can be either natural or man made.

Water Quality Monitoring
Although formal water quality monitoring is not required by a specific regulatory agency, the Division of Landscape & Natural Resources has initiated the informal testing of water in campus surface waters and compilation of data by students. The University of Central Florida’s water features include approximately ten (10) man-made, natural ponds, and stream systems. Sampling is done onshore to reduce disturbance caused by a water vessel. The meters that are being used are Oakton conductivity meter, and Oakton PD 300 pH, Oakton dissolved oxygen and temperature meter. Samples are collected and varied depths, depending on the location and access to each water feature. Measurements for each water body include dissolved oxygen, temperature (both air and water), acidity (pH), conductivity, and turbidity. Please e-mail us for additional information, or visit the Conservation Section of the Master Plan to learn more about Water Quality at UCF.

Adopt-A-Road & Pond
The Adopt-a-Pond/Road program focuses on the care and maintenance of the UCF retention ponds and campus roads. Each identified pond or road should be adopted by individuals who will commit to the project in a dependable manner. The adoptees must maintain both the shoreline and the vicinity of the pond or road; however, entrance into the pond water or road is prohibited. Click here to download the Adopt-A-Road/Pond form or e-mail usto learn about how to adopt a road or pond.

The following are some ways you can help protect your watershed:
* Ten Things You Can Do to Make a Difference in Your Watershed
* Adopt Your Watershed- US EPA
* Orange County Environmental Protection Division - Water