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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…
Governing Board Approves Conservation Land Acquisition
The District purchased Boat Spring located near the Gulf of Mexico at the Hernando and Pasco County line. The purchase is part of…
District Hosts Boat Tour of Kings Bay
Cowboys recently cracked their whips and recreated history on District property. The District hosted the Hernando Southern…
No Sales Tax on Efficient Appliances
The District reminds residents that qualifying water and energy-efficient appliances will be tax free Sept. 19-21.
The 2014…
Springs Restoration Celebrated at City Park Dedication
District leaders recently attended the dedication of Water Works Park in the City of Tampa, which included the restoration of…
District Supports Veterans With Recreational Events
The District recently was recognized for its support of wounded veterans by hosting events on District lands.
Florida…
Project and Partners: Restoration Project Highlights Partnership
Habitats are thriving at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa thanks to a District project aimed at restoring natural systems and…
District Adds Three Spring Systems to SWIM Priority List
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) approved adding three first-magnitude spring systems — Weeki Wachee…
Apply for Splash! Grants
Whether students are testing water quality, building a water-conserving garden or studying an estuary, Splash! grants enhance…