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Citrus Task Force Working to Save Growers Time, Money
With the citrus industry facing challenges due to hurricanes, greening and the lowest annual production since World War II, the…
Intern Joins Army
After working as an intern in the Operations and Land Management Bureau for two and a half years, student intern Tyler…
District Asks Homeowners to "Skip A Week" of Irrigation This Winter
With the cooler temperatures this week, the District is reminding residents who irrigate their lawns to “Skip a Week” or more of…
New Funding Opportunity for Conservation Projects
The District has launched a new 50 percent cost share reimbursement program to support water conservation projects Districtwide.…
District Hosts Geology Symposium
Master’s students will get a chance to show the culmination of years of study and work when the District hosts the USF…
District Hosts Workshop on Weeki Wachee Study
The Southwest Florida Water Management District is hosting a public workshop Nov. 8 to provide information and get feedback on…
Florida Water Star Community Holds Celebration
A Ruskin community recently celebrated the grand opening of a new clubhouse and playground, but its Florida Water Star℠ (FWS)…
Road Project Helps Water Quality
A completed road project in Auburndale will help reduce flooding and improve water quality thanks to a partnership between the…
State Submits Restoration Plan for Springs
District springs could receive about 40 percent of funding in a proposed state plan to pay…