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A reclaimed water project funded by the Southwest Florida Water Management District and Marion County will provide approximately 500,000 gallons of water per day (gpd) to the Oak Run Golf Course, which will offset an estimated 375,000 gpd of potable water currently being used for irrigation.

The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating water hyacinth and water lettuce on the section of the Peace River between Bartow to Ft. Meade during the week of July 13-17.

The Southwest Florida Water Management District recommends homeowners with inground irrigation systems observe “Smart Irrigation Month” by taking a moment to tune up their irrigation systems and check their rain shut-off devices.

The public is invited to share ideas concerning potential water resources restoration projects at the upcoming Citrus County Task Force meeting.The meeting is being held Monday, July 13, 2 p.m. at the Lecanto Government Building, 3600 West Sovereign Path, Room 166, in Lecanto.

A new law signed by Gov. Charlie Crist promotes the installation of Florida-friendly landscaping.

The Southwest Florida Water Management District is encouraging residents who irrigate their lawns to “watch the weather, wait to water” during the months of July, August and September.

The public is invited to share ideas concerning potential water resources restoration projects at the upcoming Hernando County Task Force meeting.

Governor Charlie Crist recently reappointed several members to one of the seven Basin Boards of the Southwest Florida Water Management District.Alafia River Basin Board:

Governor Charlie Crist recently reappointed several members to one of the seven Basin Boards of the Southwest Florida Water Management District.Peace River Basin Board:

Choose from hundreds of establishmentsThe Southwest Florida Water Management District is encouraging summer vacationers to stay at a hotel or motel that participates in the District’s Water Conservation Hotel and Motel Program (Water CHAMP).

Community members who want to make a positive impact on the water resources in their area may apply online for a Community Education Grant from the Southwest Florida Water Management District.