Blog Archive
Partners Celebrate Water Conservation Month
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This month marks the 20th anniversary of Water Conservation Month. This month is traditionally one of the driest of the year and peak demand season for public water suppliers…
Following Their Footsteps
: District staff often will say their co-workers feel like family. But for some employees, it really is true. Here’s a few stories of family connections at the District:
Tradesworker Tyler Ledington was excited…
Celebrate Water Conservation Month by Saving Water Indoors
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This April marks the 20th anniversary of Water Conservation Month. This month is traditionally one of the driest of the year and marks the peak demand season for public water…
Educator Honored with Springs Community Partner Award
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The District’s Governing Board recognized Cheryl Paradis as one of this year’s springs community partners, while declaring April Springs Protection Awareness Month. …
Employee Recognized for Assisting Citizen
: A District staff member was recently recognized for his quick thinking when assisting a citizen, possibly saving a life.
Alan Saxton, a senior heavy equipment operator for the District, received an Award of…
Volunteers ‘Give a Day’ for Rock Ponds
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Forty-four volunteers recently combed the Tampa Bay shoreline and adjacent upland habitats associated with the Rock Ponds Ecosystem Restoration Project to pick up trash…
Celebrate Florida Hiking Trails Month on District Lands
: Celebrate February as Florida Hiking Trails Month exploring the more than 850 miles of hiking trails on District lands.
Florida Hiking Trails month, recognized by the Florida Department of Environmental…
District Encourages Homeowners to "Skip A Week" of Irrigation This Winter
: With the cooler temperatures this week, the District is reminding residents who irrigate their lawns to “Skip a Week” or more of watering during the cooler months of January and February.
According to…
18 Ways to Save Water in 2018
: Pledge to conserve water in 2018. Here are 18 simple ways to save water:
Turn off the water while brushing your teeth.
Take shorter showers, 5 minutes or less. …
Career Comes Full Circle for District Employee
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From an early age, Senior Environmental Scientist Philip Rhinesmith knew he wanted to work in natural resources.
Through an independent study course at Saint Leo…
New System Streamlines Application Process for Job Seekers
: The District has made it easier for job seekers to find and apply for career opportunities at the District thanks to a new streamlined system.
The new system, launched this month, allows potential job…
District Internship Program Helps Students Succeed
: Finance Intern Joe Powanda starts his day in Procurement by running reports to help the specialists as well as preparing documents for site visits. He also has a hand in proofing contracts and assists with…
Soaring to New Heights
: Imagine the excitement of boarding an airplane with 15 of your closest friends to jump out at 1,500 feet with only the wind in your face. For Senior Environmental Scientist Jeff Whealton, this is a regular…
Citrus County Home Earns Florida Water Star Certification
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When Wayne Rubow designed his new Citrus County home, he wanted water conservation to be a central concept of the design.
Inside, he chose low-flow faucets, showerheads and…
Rock Ponds Project Honored by Planning Commission
: The Rock Ponds Ecosystem Restoration Project was recognized last week by the Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission for excellence in planning, design and execution.The District, along with…
South Venice Celebrates Restored Waterway
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Homeowners in South Venice have long touted water quality as a top neighborhood issue, and they recently celebrated a project that will create additional habitat and help…
District Scientists Complete Second Year of Wetland Monitoring Program Setup
: District scientists have completed a second year of setting up wetland monitoring sites as part of a regional monitoring program.
The project is part of the Central Florida Water Initiative (CFWI),…
Governing Board Approves SWIM Plans
: The District’s Governing Board recently approved SWIM plans for the Homosassa and Chassahowitzka rivers, meaning all five first-magnitude springs in the District now have established plans for improvement of…
Springs Advocate Remembered at Governing Board Meeting
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The District’s Governing Board honored Bob Mercer at its meeting Tuesday for his passion and dedication to improving the Crystal River/Kings Bay spring system. Mercer passed…
Gov. Scott Announces Millions in Funding for Springs Restoration Projects
: The Southwest Florida Water Management District will receive a portion of $50 million in the state budget for projects that help restore area springs.
Gov. Rick Scott announced the Florida Department of…