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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…
Project Update: District Restoring Eroded Shoreline Around Springs
Surrounding the crystal waters of Three Sisters Springs, visitors could easily spot exposed…
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…
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…
New Officers Selected for Governing Board
The District’s Governing Board elected new officers to the board.
Randall S. Maggard was elected chair of…
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…
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…
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…
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…