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A Day in the Life of an Environmental Scientist
April 13, 2021
In honor of Springs Protection Awareness Month, Madison Trowbridge shares what it’s like to be a springs scientist at the…
Study Examines Fish Population of Rainbow River
March 12, 2021
Taking a trip to one of the Sunshine State's beautiful springs soon? If so, you may see a popular “sunny” fish while you're there…
Weather Plays Key Role in District's 60-Year History
February 10, 2021
A devastating weather year led to the creation of the District and weather continues to guide the District’s policies and…
Hudson Bayou Project Wins Stormwater Award
January 5, 2021
A District restoration project in Sarasota County recently won an award from the Florida Stormwater Association (FSA).…
Study Shows Positive Impact of Restoration
December 3, 2020
A recent study of District restoration projects showed restoring coastal wetlands has a positive impact on populations of…
National Association Recognizes District Staff Member
November 30, 2020
Asmita Shukla, lead hydrologic data analyst, recently received the A. Ivan Johnson Award for young professionals from the…
Governing Board Officers Begin New Term
August 25, 2020
The District’s Governing Board voted Tuesday on a new slate of officers for the 2020-2021 term.
Governing Board members are…
Apply for a Splash! Grant Today
August 25, 2020
Whether students are in the classroom or learning from home, the District’s Splash! school grants are the perfect way to provide…
Splash! Grants Bring Water Education to Students
May 27, 2020
As the school year comes to a close, so does another successful season of the District’s Splash! school grant program. This year…