Blog Archive - 2020

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

January 27, 2020 : Hundreds of second-grade students experienced animals, art projects, exhibits and more all while learning the importance of natural resources and careers in science. The students were at the recent Water…

January 22, 2020 : Staff from four water management districts across the state recently attended a week-long training at District headquarters to learn more about a software program that facilitates environmental flow…