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Governing Board Elects Officers
The District’s Governing Board voted in a new slate of officers Tuesday for the 2019-2020 term.
Governing Board members are…
Staff Study Past Storms to Prepare for Hurricane Season
Florida residents experienced the catastrophic effects when the Panhandle was struck by Hurricane Michael in October 2018.…
Community Builds Out With Florida Water Star℠
On Top of the World (OTOW), an active adult community in Ocala, plans for all future homes to achieve Florida Water Star℠ (FWS)…
Partners Celebrate Water Conservation Month
Today is the last day of Water Conservation Month, and April is traditionally one of the driest of the year and peak demand…
District to Hold Public Workshop to Provide Information on Weeki Wachee Channel Restoration Project
The District is hosting a public meeting 5 p.m. April 16 to provide information and get feedback on the Weeki Wachee Channel…
Celebrate Water Conservation Month by Saving Water Indoors
April is Water Conservation Month. This month is traditionally one of the driest of the year and marks the peak demand season for…
Local City Wins Tastiest Tap Water Award
The City of Wildwood in Sumter Counter is known as “the crossroads of Florida” for its central location near several major…
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…