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District Reports Consistent Seagrass Increases in Tampa Bay
District scientists continue to see increases in seagrass in Tampa Bay, which is an indicator…
Rainfall Patterns Expected to Change in 2017
A change in the global weather pattern in 2016 meant residents also saw a change in rainfall patterns. Most areas of the District…
Experts Educate on Water Reuse
In its ongoing effort to educate on the benefits of alternative water supplies, the District recently hosted a workshop on water…
Public Affairs Staff Take on Leadership Roles Across the State
Several staff members in the Public Affairs Bureau (PAB) are using the leadership skills they’ve built at the District to now…
Tour the New Wetland Treatment Project
Visitors can get a free look at the restoration of the Three Sisters Springs property this Saturday at an open house. The Friends…
District Restored Eroded Shoreline Around Springs
Editor’s note: Read in tomorrow’s blog how you can visit Three Sisters Springs for free this weekend.
The District recently…
Florida DEP Awards Millions for Projects to Protect Springs
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has awarded more than $7.5 million in grants for water-quality…
District Scientists Set Up Wetland Monitoring Sites
District scientists have been working in conjunction with staff at the St. Johns River and South Florida water management…
FL DEP Awards Millions for Projects to Protect Springs
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has awarded more than $7.5 million in grants for water-quality…