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District Declares Expanded Phase I Water Shortage
April 25, 2017
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board voted today to modify its existing Phase I water shortage,…
Competitors Face Off for Best Tasting Drinking Water
April 19, 2017
Regions IV and X of the Florida Section of the American Water Works Association (FSAWWA) held their respective…
District Continues to Support Environmental Competitions
April 10, 2017
Hillsborough and Pinellas County high schools participated in the 2017 Tampa Bay Regional Envirothon. This annual environmental…
Project Update: District Improves Canoe Launch to Help Reduce Pollutants
April 4, 2017
The District is restoring an area of the Weeki Wachee Springs State Park canoe launch in Hernando County. The restored area will…
Save Water Indoors for Water Conservation Month
April 3, 2017
April is Water Conservation Month. This month is traditionally one of the driest of the year and marks the peak demand season for…
Governing Board Recognizes Springs Coast Community Partner
March 28, 2017
Environmental Specialist Jeff Sowards has spent the past 15 years working to protect the Rainbow Spring System. That…
District Staff Participate in Environmental Competition for 20th Year
March 16, 2017
High school students from Pasco, Hernando and Sumter counties displayed their knowledge for the 2017 Nature Coast Envirothon. The…
District Committed to Protecting Springs
March 14, 2017
Just as building a house takes more than one tool, protecting springs requires many tools. It takes a combination of scientific…
Don't Forget Timers When Springing Forward
March 10, 2017
When you reset those clocks this weekend for the start of Daylight Saving Time, don’t forget to check the timers on your…