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Experts Educate on Water Reuse
December 8, 2016
In its ongoing effort to educate on the benefits of alternative water supplies, the District recently hosted a workshop on water…
Public Affairs Staff Take on Leadership Roles Across the State
December 7, 2016
Several staff members in the Public Affairs Bureau (PAB) are using the leadership skills they’ve built at the District to now…
Tour the New Wetland Treatment Project
November 30, 2016
Visitors can get a free look at the restoration of the Three Sisters Springs property this Saturday at an open house. The Friends…
District Restored Eroded Shoreline Around Springs
November 29, 2016
Editor’s note: Read in tomorrow’s blog how you can visit Three Sisters Springs for free this weekend.
The District recently…
Florida DEP Awards Millions for Projects to Protect Springs
November 3, 2016
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has awarded more than $7.5 million in grants for water-quality…
District Scientists Set Up Wetland Monitoring Sites
November 3, 2016
District scientists have been working in conjunction with staff at the St. Johns River and South Florida water management…
FL DEP Awards Millions for Projects to Protect Springs
November 2, 2016
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has awarded more than $7.5 million in grants for water-quality…
Staff Members Help Hernando County Resident
September 15, 2016
Two weeks ago, Spring Hill resident Beverly Patton went to the Weeki Wachee Preserve to rest and read her Bible, but the August…
District Staff Respond to Hurricane Hermine
September 12, 2016
As Hermine descended on Florida’s west coast earlier this month, District staff sprang into action to help respond to and prevent…