Florida Senate to consider major changes to water management districts
TALLAHASSEE — A Florida Senate committee Tuesday will consider a plan that would make wide-ranging changes in the state’s water management districts, with backers saying the proposals would boost ...
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The state Senate seeks changes to Florida’s water districts
The bill would make changes to the five water management districts, it also deals heavily with Everglades restoration.
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Florida Senate to consider major changes to water management districts
The districts — the South Florida Water Management District, the Southwest Florida Water Management District, the St. Johns River Water Management District, the Suwannee River Water Management ...
Lake Tarpon’s water quality was a mess. A new report says it has gotten better.
Lake Tarpon, the largest freshwater lake in the Tampa Bay area and home to some of the best bass fishing in the state, has ...
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People are flocking to Florida. Will there be enough water for them?
Grist dives into Florida's ironic water scarcity problem, borne from climate change, a development boom, and the ...
What’s that smoke covering Tampa Bay counties?
If you’re in the area of south Pasco County, you’ve probably seen heavy smoke in the area. Don’t worry, it isn’t a wildfire ...
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People are flocking to Florida. Will there be enough water for them?
In November 2023, the Southwest Florida Water Management District instituted a once-a-week lawn-watering restriction for households in the 16 counties it oversees, including Tampa. In August 2024 ...
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Water management bill advances, offering $750 million for Everglades restoration
Today the State Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee advanced a bill to offer $750 million dollars to ...