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District Earns Conservation Award for Three Sisters Springs Project
The "Southeast Region(U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Southeast Region)":http://www.fws.gov/southeast of the "U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service(U.S.
Funding Approved to Reduce Groundwater Withdrawals at Five Strawberry Farms in the Dover/Plant City Area
The "Southwest Florida Water Management District's(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ "Governing Board(Governing Board)":/about/governingboard last week voted to help fund $1.9 million in projects that will help reduce groundwater withdrawals in eastern Hillsborough County by 550,000 ga
Spend a Summer 'Staycation' With Water Conservation in Mind
h2. May 7-15 is National Travel and Tourism Week
Governor Reappoints Governing Board Members
Gov. Rick Scott on April 26 reappointed Albert Joerger, H. Paul Senft, and Doug Tharp to the "Southwest Florida Water Management District's(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ "Governing Board(Governing Board)":/about/governingboard.
Heavy Rain Can Wash Fertilizer – and Your Money – Down the Drain
Are you counting on the rain to water-in your lawn fertilizer? You may want to reconsider. Save time and money by avoiding the practice of applying fertilizer before a heavy rain.
Save Water Outdoors for Water Conservation Month
Typically, outdoor water use accounts for up to 50 percent of water consumed by households. You can reduce your outdoor water consumption by taking a few simple steps.
Public Invited to Open House to Help Develop Flood Information for Three Marion County Watersheds
The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ is gathering information to improve identification of flooding risks for three Marion County watersheds.
Save Water Indoors During Water Conservation Month
Did you know that you can save hundreds of gallons of water per month by only running your washing machine and dishwater when they're full? This simple step, along with the other tips below, can significantly reduce your indoor water consumption and your monthly water bill.
Public Invited to Open House to Help Develop Flood Information for the Peck Sink Watershed
The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ is gathering information to improve identification of flooding risks and to evaluate stormwater improvements for the Peck Sink watershed in Hernando County.
Lakeland Commercial Property Reduces Water Use by 70 Percent
A Lakeland business saved thousands of gallons of water and paid a smaller utility bill in its first year by constructing its new headquarters to "Florida Water StarSM(Florida Water Star)":/conservation/florida_water_star standards.
Read the Fertilizer Package Label for Best Results
Sometimes Florida yards need fertilizer to help keep them healthy, but don't just empty a bag of fertilizer into your spreader without doing your homework.
Take the Pledge for Water Conservation Month
Pledge to conserve during one of the driest months of the year