WaterMatters Blog Archive
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 District, the important work she does and why she loves it.
When I was a kid, I…
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.
Almost 40 percent of all fish found in the Rainbow River System were the…
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 procedures during the last six decades.
As the District celebrates its 60th…
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).
The Hudson Bayou In-Stream Restoration and Water Quality Improvements Project…
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 juvenile sportfish.
The Tampa Bay Environmental Restoration Fund paid for a study…
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 National American Water Resources Association. This award recognizes future leaders of…
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 unpaid, citizen volunteers who are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the…
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 a hands-on opportunity to learn about water resources.
The District’s…
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 the District awarded 65 Splash! grants to K-12 educators to help enhance and…
Conserving Water While at Home
April 1, 2020
While we shelter at home to stay safe, it’s also a great time to find ways to conserve water. April is Water Conservation Month and there are plenty of ideas, both indoor and outside, for your entire family to…
District Names Annual Award Winner
March 19, 2020
For nearly three decades, Carol Lynch, administrative coordinator, has been the heart of the District’s Regulation Division. Among her many duties, she helps the public schedule permitting meetings, assists…
Citrus County Workshop Addresses Water Issues
February 13, 2020
Where do you think most of the water pollutants in our region come from? Did you know that about half of them come from septic tanks?
That’s according to Dr. Mary Lusk, faculty in the Soil and Water Science…