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District Declares Phase II Water Shortage in Tampa Bay Area
The District’s Governing Board voted today to declare a Phase II Water Shortage and implement one-day-per-week watering…
District Hosts Cowboys and Cattle
Cowboys recently cracked their whips and recreated history on District property.
The District hosted the Hernando Southern…
Bobcat Returns After Rescue
A furry feline recently returned to District property after getting injured in a wire fence.…
District Holds Chassahowitzka Springs Restoration Project Dedication
Through the crystal waters of the Chassahowitzka, guests could spot schools of fish swimming near the spring vent and even a…
District Hosts Wounded Veterans for Hunt
The District recently hosted wounded veterans on its Lake Hancock property for an alligator hunt.…
Check Your Irrigation Timer When You Fall Back to Standard Time
When you reset those clocks this weekend for the start of Daylight Saving Time, don’t forget to check the timers on your…
Schools Awarded Grants for Water Resources Education Projects
Sixty-six school teachers across the District’s 16-county region will teach issues surrounding our freshwater resources with the…
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…
District Employees Rescue Missing Couple
District employees Don Kaskie and Violet Woodard thought it would be another typical work day.
The vegetation specialists…