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Celebrate Water Conservation Month
Outdoor water use typically accounts for up to 50 percent of water consumed by households. You…
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…
Reservoir Provides Increased Storage of Reclaimed Water
Ships may be christened with bottles of champagne, but reclaimed reservoirs are christened with shots of tap water.
At least…
Check Those Timers When Springing Forward
When you reset those clocks this weekend for the start of Daylight Saving Time, don’t forget to check the timers on your…
District Staff Help Facilitate Environmental Competitions
They tackled topics like aquatics and invasive species.
Hundreds of students from several counties recently participated…
Pilot Project Brings Benefits to Hunters Cove
District scientists already are seeing benefits from the Hunters Cove Revegetation Pilot…
Residents Volunteer Time to Plant Trees
About 50 volunteers recently came out to Conner Preserve in Pasco County to plant 2,000 longleaf pine seedlings over 5 acres of…
Weather Awareness Week Reminds Residents to Stay Safe During Flooding
This is Severe Weather Awareness Week and while Florida residents are familiar with tropical…
Documentary Highlights District's Work With Springs
The District’s work with springs is receiving worldwide attention as a Paris production crew recently documented some of the…