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District Hosts Wounded Veterans for Hunt
The District recently hosted wounded veterans on its Lake Hancock property for an alligator hunt. …
Check Your Irrigation Timer When You Fall Back to Standard Time
When you reset those clocks this weekend for the start of Daylight Saving Time, don’t forget to check the timers on your…
Schools Awarded Grants for Water Resources Education Projects
Sixty-six school teachers across the District’s 16-county region will teach issues surrounding our freshwater resources with the…
District to Hold Series of Hog Hunts, Permits Will Be Available Online
District land managers plan to hold a series of hog hunts on District lands throughout the year to help reduce the wild hog…
District Employees Rescue Missing Couple
District employees Don Kaskie and Violet Woodard thought it would be another typical work day.
The vegetation specialists…
Regional Water Supply Plan Public Workshop
The public is invited to learn more about the Central Florida Water Initiative (CFWI) at a public workshop Thursday.
The…
Beltran Appointed New Executive Director
A familiar face is the District’s newest leader.
Robert Beltran is now the District’s executive director. He replaces Blake…
District Surveys Public on Recreation
The District wants to hear from you.
Do you visit District lands? Do you use the available recreation opportunities?
The…
Stakeholders Invited to Attend Webinar
The Central Florida Water Initiative (CFWI) will be holding an interactive webinar about regional water supply planning in…