Fort Meade Thanks District for Cleanup Efforts After Charley
Hard Work is Appreciated
District workers cleared miles of roads and streets in Polk County after Hurricane Charley.
Tampa Bypass Canal Diverts Billions of Gallons of Water
Canal Prevents Flooding
The gates are partially closed at Structure 155, allowing only minimal flow downstream.
District Celebrates Volunteers
Volunteer Contribution
Terry Yoder of the Citizen Support Organization, far right, receives an award from District Governing Board Chair Watson L.
District Recognized for Dam Safety
Safety First
Gary Kuhl, left, Operations Department Director, accepted an award from Stephen H.
Teacher Takes Top Honors
Water Stewardship of the Year Award Winner
And the nominees for water stewardship are…” While the District’s Water Stewardship Awards program may
Eagle Scout Project Enhances Trail
Environmental Concern
An Oldsmar Boy Scout was recently honored by the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board for his work on a project at the Brooker Creek Preserve.
Completion of Water Structure Celebrated
District Dedication
Navigational Lock Operating Hours
Daily Hours Oct. 15– Feb. 15
7 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Daily Hours Feb. 16–Oct. 14
7 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1 p.m. –8 p.m.
District Recognized for Education Partnership
Education in Action
The District was recently honored as the Hillsborough Education Foundation 2002 District Business Partner of the Year. The award was presented to the District at a ceremony for 700 business, community and education leaders at the Tampa Hyatt Regency in October.
New & Improved Hydrologic Cycle Poster Ready for Students
Education in Action
Mother Earth didn’t change the way she moves water through the cycle, District staff just th
Employee Reaches Milestone
Longevity Recognized
When Ron Vanlerberghe started working at the District, Lyndon B. Johnson was president, Florida was home to just over 6 million people, and the first issue of the alternative magazine “Rolling Stone” was about to hit newsstands.