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Beltran Appointed New Executive Director
A familiar face is the District’s newest leader.
Robert Beltran is now the District’s executive director. He replaces Blake…
District Surveys Public on Recreation
The District wants to hear from you.
Do you visit District lands? Do you use the available recreation opportunities?
The…
Stakeholders Invited to Attend Webinar
The Central Florida Water Initiative (CFWI) will be holding an interactive webinar about regional water supply planning in…
District Restores Feather Sound Wetland
As the powerful blast of water rocketed across the mound, the large pile of dirt covered with invasive plants disappeared within…
District's Water Shortage Restrictions Expire
The District’s Governing Board recently voted to let water shortage restrictions expire due to significant improvements in the…
Volunteers Help Remove Invasive Algae
About 70 volunteers recently spent a morning cleaning invasive algae out of Weeki Wachee Springs in Hernando County.
The…
District Improves Water Quality With Chassahowitzka Springs Restoration Project
Paddling down the calm flows of the Chassahowitzka River, you might come across a barge humming with machinery.
All seems calm…
Governor Appoints Dunbar to Governing Board
David W. Dunbar recently was appointed to the District’s Governing Board by Gov. Rick Scott.
Dunbar, of Palm Harbor, is a…
District Launches New Springs Website
Residents have a new resource devoted to the area’s major springs systems.
The District has launched WaterMatters.org/…