WaterMatters Blog Archive
District Awarded 2019 Outstanding Landowner of the Year Award
September 18, 2019
Hundreds of wounded veterans and active-duty members have hunted deer, hogs, turkeys and alligators and shared experiences with each other thanks to the District’s partnership with Operation Outdoor Freedom.…
District Staff Manage Invasive Vegetation to Help Prevent Flooding on Lake Panasoffkee
August 28, 2019
To help lower lake levels and prevent flooding, the District recently partnered with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the University of Florida Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants and…
Forum Focuses on the State of Water
August 16, 2019
Sustainability and environmental policy professionals recently gathered to talk about the state of water in Florida.
Sustainable Florida hosted the forum in Sarasota to discuss issues surrounding water…
Splash! Grants Enhance Classroom Lessons
July 31, 2019
From building water-conserving gardens to visiting a local estuary, District Splash! grants provide students the opportunity to learn about water resources in a hands-on way.
The Splash! school grant program…
Employee Turns Passion into Print
July 24, 2019
Staff Hydrogeologist Cortney Cameron’s love for comics began when she was little. Some of her earliest memories involve playing her dad’s Nintendo Entertainment System. She loved the Legend of Zelda, and other…
Register for Water School
July 12, 2019
Residents who are curious about Florida’s water resources are in luck— they can now attend “Water School.”
The District is partnering with the UF/IFAS Extensions of Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties…
District Leader Shares Career Advice With Young Professionals
July 10, 2019
Today’s professionals need to not only develop their technical skills but also soft skills like a strong work ethic and positive attitude if they want to build a solid career path. That’s according to Scott…
Governing Board Elects Officers
June 25, 2019
The District’s Governing Board voted in a new slate of officers Tuesday for the 2019-2020 term.
Governing Board members are unpaid, citizen volunteers who are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the…
Staff Study Past Storms to Prepare for Hurricane Season
June 3, 2019
Florida residents experienced the catastrophic effects when the Panhandle was struck by Hurricane Michael in October 2018. Observing the preparation and devastation from that devastating storm was an eye-…
Community Builds Out With Florida Water Star℠
May 22, 2019
On Top of the World (OTOW), an active adult community in Ocala, plans for all future homes to achieve Florida Water Star℠ (FWS) certification over the next 20 years, saving residents millions of dollars and…
Partners Celebrate Water Conservation Month
April 30, 2019
Today is the last day of Water Conservation Month, and April is traditionally one of the driest of the year and peak demand season for public water suppliers. The District works with our local government…
District to Hold Public Workshop to Provide Information on Weeki Wachee Channel Restoration Project
April 12, 2019
The District is hosting a public meeting 5 p.m. April 16 to provide information and get feedback on the Weeki Wachee Channel Restoration Project.
The purpose of this multi-year project is to evaluate…