Blog Archive
Governing Board Votes to Fund Triangle Ranch Conservation Easement in Manatee County
: The District’s Governing Board approved the purchase of a perpetual conservation easement of more than 1,088 acres of Triangle Ranch in Manatee County, in the upper Myakka River watershed. This action will…
Governor Announces Appointments to District's Governing Board
: Governor Rick Scott appointed two new board members to the District’s Governing Board and also re-appointed a board member.
Mark Taylor and Michelle Williamson were appointed to the board. Taylor represents…
Project Update: Get the Latest Look at the Three Sisters Springs Bank Stabilization Project
: Surrounding the crystal waters of Three Sisters Springs, visitors could easily spot exposed tree roots and an eroded shoreline. The erosion has caused sediments to enter spring vents and trees to collapse. It…
Citizens Snatch Up Free 'Rock Star' Grass
: Citrus County residents recently benefited from a grass giveaway.
About 50 people left with more than 1,000 peat pots of eelgrass grown as part of the District’s Hunters Cove Revegetation Project.…
District Employee Pursues Passion for Paranormal in Print
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At 16 years old, Sandie Will, geohydrologic data manager, set out to pen her first work of fiction – a haunted house story based on her love of horror flicks. Years later, her…
A Conversation With Governing Board Chair Randy Maggard
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The District’s new Governing Board Chair Randy Maggard sat down to chat about how his personal and professional experiences have influenced his decisions. He also discussed his…
Build Your Own Rain Barrel
: With the rainy season upon us, now is a great time to think about adding a rain barrel to your yard.Harvesting rainwater with a rain barrel helps supplement irrigation for a small cost. Storing rainwater also…
Governing Board Appoints Brian Armstrong as Executive Director
: The Governing Board appointed Brian Armstrong as executive director at today’s monthly Board meeting. Robert Beltran, who announced his resignation earlier this month, will stay on temporarily to assist in the…
Project Update: District Restoring Eroded Shoreline Around Springs
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Surrounding the crystal waters of Three Sisters Springs, visitors could easily spot exposed tree roots and an eroded shoreline. The erosion has caused sediments to enter…
Homeless Teen Builds New Life at District
: For Zakk Simpkins, a tradesworker in the Operations & Land Management Bureau, life hasn’t been easy.
He grew up in a rough neighborhood in Lake Panasoffkee, FL and was abandoned by his dad at a young age…
Summer Season: Watch the Weather, Wait to Water
: The District encourages residents who irrigate their lawns to take advantage of the summer rains and “watch the weather, wait to water.”
During the summer months of June, July, August and September,…
New Officers Selected for Governing Board
: The District’s Governing Board elected new officers to the board.
Randall S. Maggard was elected chair of
the Governing Board. Maggard…
District Springs Team Helps Clean Rainbow River
: Sometimes someone’s trash can be a treasure.
Members of the District’s Springs Team came up winners by finding an orange couch cushion while participating in a cleanup Saturday at the Rainbow River. About 175…
District Reports Gains in Seagrass Coverage in Charlotte Harbor
: Charlotte Harbor has about 985 acres of seagrass beds, according to the 2014 seagrass mapping study by the District’s Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) program.
The District’s study results show…
Tampa Development Earns Florida Water Star℠ Certification
: Tampa residents have new living options that offer water efficiency and affordability.District leaders celebrated Earth Day last week by awarding Florida Water Star℠ Community certification to the…
District Dedicates Largest Coastal Restoration Project in Tampa Bay
: Atop Hillsborough County’s newest “mountain,” visitors got a glimpse of the largest coastal restoration project ever performed for Tampa Bay.
Community leaders helped the District dedicate the Rock Ponds…
Citrus Wins for Best Tasting Drinking Water
: Citrus County Utilities earned this year’s bragging rights for having the tastiest tap water in West Central Florida.
The utility won the annual Best Tasting Drinking Water…
District to Restore Eroded Shoreline Around Springs
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Surrounding the crystal waters of Three Sisters Springs, visitors can easily spot exposed tree roots and an eroded shoreline. The erosion has caused sediments to enter spring…
Celebrate Water Conservation Month
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Outdoor water use typically accounts for up to 50 percent of water consumed by households. You can reduce your outdoor water consumption by taking a few simple steps.While the…
Governing Board Recognizes Springs Coast Steering Committee
: The Governing Board declared April Springs Protection Awareness Month at today’s Governing Board meeting. The move is part of the District’s ongoing effort to restore and protect area springs and encourage…