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Celebrate Florida Hiking Trails Month
February is Hiking Trails Month, a great time of year to enjoy the beauty of west-central Florida.Explore more than 60…
New Website Offers Tips and Resources on Water Conservation
Residents have a new resource for water conservation.The District has launched the new Water 101 website where residents can get…
New Resources Highlight Recreation Options in District
There are thousands of acres of recreational lands throughout the District and most of them are free to visitors. Now the…
Governing Board Holds Officer Elections
The District’s Governing Board voted Tuesday for the latest slate of officers for the 2023-2024 term.
Governing Board members…
Students Honored for Science Projects That Search for Water Solutions
Innovative ways to test and track water were the themes of this year’s student winners of the District’s Water Matters! Awards…
Skip a Week of Irrigation
The cooler months of January and February are the perfect time to train your lawn to need less water.
During cooler temperatures…
Governing Board Elects New Officers
The District’s Governing Board voted Tuesday for the latest slate of officers for the 2022-2023 term.
Governing Board members…
Certified Staff Save District Time and Money
Multiple District staff members have earned a new a certification, which will save time, money and resources.
Eleven…
Water Conservation at the Office
Many of the tips the District promotes for Water Conservation Month can be found in use at its own campuses.For example, District…