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Water Programs

Water Programs

The following UF/IFAS professionals have extensive knowledge and research expertise regarding septic systems and other issues affecting water quality throughout Florida. You may also find the latest science news and information through UF/IFAS blogs.

For media inquiries, please contact newsifas@ifas.ufl.edu or a member of the news team in your coverage area.


Mary Lusk, Ph.D.
UF/IFAS Assistant Professor
Soil & Water Science
mary.lusk@ufl.edu
(813) 419-6586
Andrea Albertin, Ph.D.
UF/IFAS Regional Specialized Agent
Water Resources | Northwest District
albertin@ufl.edu
(850) 875-7173
Yilin Zhuang, Ph.D.
UF/IFAS Regional Specialized Agent
Water Resources | Central District
yilinz@ufl.edu
(407) 410-6901
Whitney Elmore, Ph.D.
UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension Director
wcelmore@ufl.edu
(352) 518-0156
Bill Lester, Ph.D.
UF/IFAS Hernando County Extension Agent
wlester@ufl.edu
(352) 754-4433