Gaines·ville n.
The coolest city in north-central Florida. Home to Elvis the Otter (above), and a diverse population of gators.

N·P·D·E·S n.
Acronym for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. NPDES is a federal program created to assist communities in reaching the goals of the Clean Water Act.

storm·wa·ter n.
Rain that runs off roads, roofs, gutters and yards into stormwater drains, retention basins, ponds or other drainage systems.

wa·ter·shed n.
The region of land draining into a river, river system,
or other body of water.

wet·lands n.
a lowland area, such as a marsh or swamp, that is saturated with moisture, especially when regarded as the natural habitat of wildlife.