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National Association Recognizes District Staff Member
November 30, 2020
Asmita Shukla, lead hydrologic data analyst, recently received the A. Ivan Johnson Award for young professionals from the…
Governing Board Officers Begin New Term
August 25, 2020
The District’s Governing Board voted Tuesday on a new slate of officers for the 2020-2021 term.
Governing Board members are…
Apply for a Splash! Grant Today
August 25, 2020
Whether students are in the classroom or learning from home, the District’s Splash! school grants are the perfect way to provide…
Splash! Grants Bring Water Education to Students
May 27, 2020
As the school year comes to a close, so does another successful season of the District’s Splash! school grant program. This year…
Conserving Water While at Home
April 1, 2020
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…
District Names Annual Award Winner
March 19, 2020
For nearly three decades, Carol Lynch, administrative coordinator, has been the heart of the District’s Regulation Division.…
Citrus County Workshop Addresses Water Issues
February 13, 2020
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…
Staff Educate at Youth Festival
January 27, 2020
Hundreds of second-grade students experienced animals, art projects, exhibits and more all while learning the importance of…
Water Management Experts Come Together for Training
January 22, 2020
Staff from four water management districts across the state recently attended a week-long training at District headquarters to…