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The District is taking the state’s annual water conservation efforts in April to another level as the need to conserve is more important than ever.
“April is part of Florida’s dry season and the time when the District makes an extra effort to remind residents about the need to conserve,” said Michael Molligan, communications director. “However, this year our water supplies are extremely low, so we have been stepping up our public awareness campaign because we need…
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Cockroach Bay before and after (top right) restoration.
Gazing from atop the crest of “Mount Cockroach,” visitors were treated to the views of lush wetlands, uplands and coastal habitats of Cockroach Bay.
They saw birds and other wildlife freely roam through the flourishing vegetation that surrounded the calm waters.
But the distant view of city…
Hernando County residents who completed a rain barrel class at the county Extension office each took home their own rain barrel.
Darcy Paust used to collect rainwater in buckets placed around her Spring Hill home to water her plants. Then she read about a rain barrel class in the paper and thought having a rain barrel would be easier than collecting the water from her buckets.
Paust joined the thousands of residents who attend rain barrel classes at their…
Top: Volunteers install aquatic plants at Dunnellon’s Blue Run Park. Second from top: Master Gardeners Chet Olshewsky, left, and JoEllen Allen staff an Ask-An-Expert Booth in Inverness. Third from top: Boy Scouts from Troop 452 mark storm drains in Dunnellon. Fourth from top: Water Quality Monitoring Program staff lead a tour of Kings Bay. Bottom: Dave DeWitt, District senior geologist/engineer, center, takes a tour group into Dames Caves.
Educational events held…
April is Water Conservation Month for a reason. It is the time of year in our state when the demand for water resources is high and the supply is low.
Although the spring months are typically the driest part of the year, this year’s recent warmer-than-usual temperatures and less-than-average rainfall have resulted in severely low water resources.
“We are currently in a moderate drought, with the northern region of our District more heavily affected,” said…
District scientists and planners recently completed an updated Regional Water Supply Plan to assess projected water demands and identify potential sources of water to meet those demands through the year 2025. The Regional Water Supply Plan was first developed in 2001 and is periodically revised based on updated information such as the demand for water.
The plan, which was created for a ten-county area from Pasco County to Charlotte County, also identifies the…
CFWI Focuses on Saving Water Outdoors Outdoor Irrigation Accounts for up to 50% of Residential Use »
Ensuring that central Florida has the water it needs is at the core of the Central Florida Water Initiative (CFWI). Three water management districts -- the St. Johns River, South Florida and Southwest Florida – are finding new sources and new ways, through the CFWI, to maintain and build the area's water supply, while protecting the area's natural resources. Practicing water conservation at home is also critical to helping ensure adequate water supply in the community…
CFWI Focuses on Saving Water Outdoors Outdoor Irrigation Accounts for up to 50% of Residential Use »
Ensuring that central Florida has the water it needs is at the core of the Central Florida Water Initiative (CFWI). Three water management districts -- the St. Johns River, South Florida and Southwest Florida – are finding new sources and new ways, through the CFWI, to maintain and build the area's water supply, while protecting the area's natural resources. Practicing water conservation at home is also critical to helping ensure adequate water supply in the community…
The Southwest Florida Water Management District recently recognized 14 Hillsborough County projects as outstanding school, community grant or volunteer programs that focus on water resources education. A total of 52 projects were recognized during the October 7 Reflect, Connect, Celebrate Water Resources Education Conference at the Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center in Tarpon Springs.To select the awardees, District staff reviewed grants applied for by…
The Southwest Florida Water Management District recently recognized 14 Hillsborough County projects as outstanding school, community grant or volunteer programs that focus on water resources education. A total of 52 projects were recognized during the October 7 Reflect, Connect, Celebrate Water Resources Education Conference at the Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center in Tarpon Springs.To select the awardees, District staff reviewed grants applied for by…
Joint Public Workshop on the 2025 Priority Lists and Schedules for the Central Florida Water Initiative (CFWI) Planning Area: South Florida Water Management District, Southwest Florida Water Management District and St. Johns River Water Management District
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Water 101 for Communities Welcome community leaders! As decision makers, your choices – from when to irrigate to which plumbing fixtures you use - can have significant impacts on your community’s water use. That’s why we’re here to help by teaching best practices with online classes for your employees, offering educational material for you and your communities and sharing water-saving project reimbursement opportunities.Online Water Conservation Classes The…
The District recently kicked off a new multimedia public service advertising campaign to educate residents on Florida-friendly fertilizing.
“There are a lot of misconceptions about how to fertilize properly,” said Virginia Sternberger, senior communications coordinator in the District’s Public Education Section. “For example, some residents think that if a little fertilizer will help their lawns, a lot will be even better. Some think that the best time to fertilize is…