RSS feed on all topics is provided by the District http://floridaswater.com Copyright 2012, SJRWMD Innovative techniques to save water by a new generation of farmers, understanding the water beneath our feet, exploring a day in the life of public land managers, and measuring the value of wetlands are featured stories in the latest edition of the St. Johns River Water Management District's news magazine, StreamLines. [January 17, 2012] http://floridaswater.com/streamlines/ Newsletters The St. Johns River Water Management District's Governing Board today approved a change to low-flow discharges on the Harris Chain of Lakes. The temporary action will result in higher lake levels on Lake Griffin without causing a drop in levels on lakes Harris, Eustis, Dora and Beauclair. [January 10, 2012] http://webapub.sjrwmd.com/agws/newsrelease/ViewNews.aspx?nrd=nr12-003 News Release The St. Johns River Water Management District's Governing Board today approved $4.28 million in cost-share funding for five water supply development projects to protect water flows and levels and the long-term health of water bodies. [January 10, 2012] http://webapub.sjrwmd.com/agws/newsrelease/ViewNews.aspx?nrd=nr12-002 News Release The St. Johns River Water Management District's Governing Board today voted unanimously to name William Congdon as the District's general counsel. [January 10, 2012] http://webapub.sjrwmd.com/agws/newsrelease/ViewNews.aspx?nrd=nr12-001 News Release The St. Johns River Water Management District Governing Board Projects and Land Committee will hold a public meeting Jan. 5 in Howey-in-the-Hills to discuss discharges in the Harris Chain of Lakes. The meeting will begin at 5 p.m. at the Mission Inn Conference Center, 10400 County Road 48. [December 29, 2011] http://webapub.sjrwmd.com/agws/newsrelease/ViewNews.aspx?nrd=nr11-049 News Release In a clear demonstration of support for the restoration of central Florida's Lake Apopka, representatives of state, regional and local agencies and organizations and the public came together on Dec. 14 to focus on the future restoration actions for the lake that straddles Orange and Lake counties. [December 15, 2011] http://blog.floridaswater.com/2011/12/stakeholders-brought-together-at-lake.html Blog The Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program (NEP) is seeking project proposals for its work plan to help implement the actions outlined in the Indian River Lagoon Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan. [December 15, 2011] http://webapub.sjrwmd.com/agws/newsrelease/ViewNews.aspx?nrd=nr11-048 News Release As part of the St. Johns River Water Management District's work to make its permitting process more efficient, the District's Governing Board voted today to approve consumptive use permitting changes that will save applicants time and money while maintaining the District's commitment to environmental protection. [December 13, 2011] http://webapub.sjrwmd.com/agws/newsrelease/ViewNews.aspx?nrd=nr11-047 News Release The St. Johns River Water Management District's Governing Board today unanimously elected Lad Daniels of Jacksonville to serve as Board chairman for the upcoming year. [November 8, 2011] http://webapub.sjrwmd.com/agws/newsrelease/ViewNews.aspx?nrd=nr11-046 News Release After a temporary reduction in discharges on the Harris Chain of Lakes in late 2010 and early 2011 helped increase lake water levels by 6 inches, the St. Johns River Water Management District's Governing Board today approved taking similar actions this winter. [November 8, 2011] http://webapub.sjrwmd.com/agws/newsrelease/ViewNews.aspx?nrd=nr11-045 News Release Starting Sunday, Nov. 6, landscape irrigation will return to no more than one day a week across the 18 counties of the St. Johns River Water Management District. [November 2, 2011] http://webapub.sjrwmd.com/agws/newsrelease/ViewNews.aspx?nrd=nr11-044 News Release The Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program, St. Johns River Water Management District, city of Melbourne and Brevard County Natural Resources Management Office are sponsoring Indian River Lagoon Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 6 at Front Street Park, 2210 Front St. in Melbourne. [October 21, 2011] http://webapub.sjrwmd.com/agws/newsrelease/ViewNews.aspx?nrd=nr11-043 News Release Quiet beauty and multifaceted benefits describe the restoration work at the headwaters of the St. Johns River. Take a look at the history of the project and its economic impact in the newest edition of the St. Johns River Water Management District's newsletter, StreamLines. Also featured are an overview of invasive plants and outdoor adventures available on public land. [July 22, 2011] http://floridaswater.com/streamlines/2011/summer-fall/index.html Newsletters Kudos to Orange Park and Clay County Utility Authority (CCUA) for being the first in northeast Florida to share wastewater between utilities, thus increasing opportunities for reclaimed water use, preserving fresh drinking water supplies, and reducing wastewater discharges and nutrients flowing into the St. Johns River. [June 23, 2011] http://blog.floridaswater.com/2011/06/landmark-agreement-extends-water-supply.html Blog Today marks the first day of hurricane season, which means that the time is upon us to ensure that we're well prepared. [June 1, 2011] http://blog.floridaswater.com/2011/06/hurricane-season-resources-in-one.html Blog The Florida Earth Foundation has scheduled its third public forum for discussions that it began last fall about water resource issues in Florida. The foundation's Water Choices III will be held July 7 at the University of North Florida's University Center in Jacksonville, and registration is now open. [May 19, 2011] http://blog.floridaswater.com/2011/05/water-forum-to-be-held-july-7-in.html Blog If you enjoy the outdoors and want to experience natural and undisturbed Florida, I encourage you to visit some of the 66 conservation areas encompassing 709,000 acres in north and central Florida managed by the St. Johns River Water Management District and its many partners. [May 5, 2011] http://blog.floridaswater.com/2011/05/enjoy-thousands-of-acres-of-your-land.html Blog If Earth Day approaching tomorrow has you wondering what you can do in the name of conservation beyond just one day, the St. Johns River Water Management District's opportunities for volunteers throughout the year may be of interest to you. [April 21, 2011] http://blog.floridaswater.com/2011/04/volunteer-to-protect-water-resources.html Blog Comcast subscribers in northeast Florida can watch "Simple Truths About Our Water" at 7 p.m. on April 15 on channel 212 (WJCT 7.4). [April 12, 2011] http://blog.floridaswater.com/2011/04/simple-truths-about-our-water-airing-in.html Blog In the year since a Gate Petroleum store in Jacksonville received the first Florida Water Star commercial certification in northeast Florida, significant water savings are being realized. [April 5, 2011] http://blog.floridaswater.com/2011/04/first-florida-water-star-certified.html Blog As you consider which plants to put in your yard this weekend, don't forget there's an interactive and searchable online database that helps you choose the right place for the right place. [March 25, 2011] http://blog.floridaswater.com/2011/03/online-database-makes-plant-selection.html Blog The District is looking at ways to help the public move successfully through the permitting process. Read more in StreamLines online. [March 24, 2011] http://floridaswater.com/streamlines/2011/spring/index.html Newsletters When the March 11 earthquake shook Japan, it was literally felt around the world. The St. Johns River Water Management District, South Florida District and U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) have all reported data that shows the 8.9-magnitude earthquake was felt in Florida. [March 24, 2011] http://blog.floridaswater.com/2011/03/japans-earthquake-felt-around-world.html Blog