Blog Archive

Legislation Provides Key Programs and Protection

: During the District’s 60-year history, new laws established through the decades have helped the District protect water quality and natural systems. Here’s a look at some of the key legislation and programs…

Governing Board Officers Elected to New Term

: The District’s Governing Board voted Tuesday for the latest slate of officers for the 2021-2022 term. Governing Board members are unpaid, citizen volunteers who are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by…

A Day in the Life of an Environmental Scientist

: 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

: 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

: 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

: 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…

Study Shows Positive Impact of Restoration

: 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

: 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

: 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

: 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…

Splash! Grants Bring Water Education to Students

: 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

: 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

: 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

: 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…

Staff Educate at Youth Festival

: 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…

Water Management Experts Come Together for Training

: 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…

District Awarded 2019 Outstanding Landowner of the Year Award

: 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

: 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

: 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

: 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…