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District Aims to Reduce Risk of Wildfires by Scheduling Prescribed Fires for Hillsborough County

February 2, 2021

Setting prescribed fires in controlled settings can reduce the risk of wildfires burning out of control, as many Floridians witnessed during the state’s wildfire emergency in 2017.

District Aims to Reduce Risk of Wildfires by Scheduling Prescribed Fires for Pasco County

February 2, 2021

Setting prescribed fires in controlled settings can reduce the risk of wildfires burning out of control, as many Floridians witnessed during the state’s wildfire emergency in 2017.

District Aims to Reduce Risk of Wildfires by Scheduling Prescribed Fires for Sarasota County

February 2, 2021

Setting prescribed fires in controlled settings can reduce the risk of wildfires burning out of control, as many Floridians witnessed during the state’s wildfire emergency in 2017.

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USF GAS Award

February 22, 2021

The District’s Executive Director Brian Armstrong recently was recognized by the USF Geology Alumni Society with its most prestigious award. Learn more about Brian’s career path and his thoughts on earning this high honor from his alma mater.

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Robinson Preserve Ribbon Cutting

February 5, 2021

District staff recently helped Manatee County celebrate the completion of the Robinson Preserve restoration project. Learn more about the benefits of this project.

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Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve

February 4, 2021

Learn how the District and its partners restored an abandoned golf course in Charlotte County, transforming it into a thriving habitat and freshwater treatment area, helping improve water quality.

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