March 7, 2014

Check Your Irrigation Timer When You Spring Forward to Daylight Saving Time

When you reset those clocks this weekend for the start of Daylight Saving Time, don’t forget to check the timers on your irrigation system controllers.

March 5, 2014

Additional Artifacts Identified at Chassahowitzka Springs

The District’s recent restoration project of Chassahowitzka Springs has revealed more important artifacts. Find out what they are.

February 25, 2014

District Extends Phase II Water Shortage Order in Tampa Bay area

The District’s Governing Board voted today to extend the Phase II Water Shortage in the Tampa Bay; however, the extended order will allow up to two watering days per week.

February 10, 2014

District Kicks Off Restoration Project

Dozens of state and community leaders joined the District last week in kicking off the Rock Ponds Ecosystem Restoration Project. The project, located just north of the Manatee County line in Ruskin, will feature more than 1,000 acres of restored uplands and wetlands when completed in about two years. Learn more.

January 29, 2014

District Plans to Add Three Spring Systems to SWIM Priority List

The District's Governing Board recently voted to begin the process of adding three first-magnitude spring systems -- Weeki Wachee River, Chassahowitzka River and Homosassa River -- to the Surface Water Improvement Management (SWIM) Program priority list. Find out what this mean for these water bodies.

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