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State Submits Restoration Plan for Springs
District springs could receive about 40 percent of funding in a proposed state plan to pay…
Exhibit Highlights District's Contributions to Conservation
Learn more about the District’s history and mission in a new exhibit at the Tampa Bay History Center.
The museum recently opened…
Watch the Weather, Wait to Water
Residents who irrigate their lawns are encouraged to take advantage of the summer rains and “watch the weather, wait to water…
Regulation Division Recognized for Excellence
The District’s Regulation Division recently received two awards from the Florida Sterling Council, an organization promoting…
Governing Board Officers Begin New Term This Month
The District’s Governing Board recently voted in a new slate of officers for the 2018-2019 term.
Governing Board members are…
Water Experts Talk Innovation
Water experts from around the state recently talked innovation as District staff highlighted a variety of projects and programs…
Partners Celebrate Water Conservation Month
This month marks the 20th anniversary of Water Conservation Month. This month is traditionally…
Following Their Footsteps
District staff often will say their co-workers feel like family. But for some employees, it really is true. Here’s a few stories…
Celebrate Water Conservation Month by Saving Water Indoors
This April marks the 20th anniversary of Water Conservation Month. This month is traditionally…