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Volunteers Plant Trees at Conner Preserve in Pasco County
About 40 volunteers recently came out to Conner Preserve in Pasco County to plant 2,000 longleaf pines.
The seedlings were…
Check Your Irrigation Timer When You Spring Forward to Daylight Saving Time
When you reset those clocks this weekend for the start of Daylight Saving Time, don’t forget to check the timers on your…
Additional Artifacts Identified at Chassahowitzka Springs
The District’s recent restoration project of Chassahowitzka Springs has revealed more important artifacts.
Researchers…
District Extends Phase II Water Shortage Order in Tampa Bay area
The District’s Governing Board voted to extend the Phase II Water Shortage the Tampa Bay; however, the extended order…
District Kicks Off Restoration Project
Dozens of state and community leaders joined the District last week in kicking off the Rock Ponds Ecosystem Restoration Project…
District Plans to Add Three Spring Systems to SWIM Priority List
The District’s Governing Board recently voted to begin the process of adding three first-magnitude spring systems — Weeki Wachee…
Marc Rutenberg Homes Earns Florida Water Star Designation
Proving you don’t have to give up luxury for efficiency, Marc Rutenberg Homes recently earned the Florida Water Star residential…
District Asks Homeowners to "Skip A Week" of Irrigation This Winter
The District is reminding residents who irrigate their lawns to “Skip a Week” or more of…
Project Reduces Flooding Issues
There is a new house on the block in north Tampa, and behind the doors of this quaint cottage is a powerful system that will…