April 11, 2014

Take These Steps at Home to Protect Springs During Springs Protection Awareness Month

The District’s Governing Board, along with the Florida Legislature and Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection, declared April Springs Protection Awareness Month. There are many actions you can take at home to help protect springs.

April 1, 2014

Save Water Outdoors for Water Conservation Month

While the District advocates water conservation year-round, an extra effort is being made to promote conservation throughout April. Governments and water management districts throughout the state have declared April Water Conservation Month because April is traditionally one of the driest months of the year. You can reduce your outdoor water consumption by taking a few simple steps.

March 31, 2014

Governing Board Recognizes Springs Community Partners

The Governing Board has declared April Springs Protection Awareness Month and recently recognized some of the springs community partners.

March 27, 2014

Students Square off in Envirothon

More than 300 students from four counties recently participated in the 2014 Nature Coast Envirothon at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. The competition is a problem-solving, natural resources education program for high school students allowing them to use critical-thinking skills to solve problems or conduct hands-on investigations about current environmental issues.

March 24, 2014

Volunteers Plant Trees at Conner Preserve in Pasco County

About 40 volunteers recently came out to Conner Preserve in Pasco County to plant 2,000 longleaf pines. Find out why.

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