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Understanding the importance of water

A group of students on a glass‑bottom boat at Silver Springs, looking down through the clear water into the spring basin while the boat glides over the submerged vegetation and limestone bottom.

April 22, 2026

Blue School Grant brings the springs to life

A sandy two-track road runs through a pine flatwoods forest with dense green shrubs and ferns on both sides under a cloudy sky in a water management conservation area.

April 16, 2026

Explore Heart Island Conservation Area: Nature, wildlife and restoration

In Central Florida, the changing of seasons is subtle. There are no dramatic bursts of autumn color or long winters that give way to sudden blooms. Instead, seasonal shifts are marked by slightly longer days, warming water temperatures and a noticeable increase in wildlife activity across our wetlands. One of the most striking signs of this transition each year is the return of the roseate spoonbill to the marshes near the Fellsmere Grade Recreation Area boat ramp.

April 9, 2026

Spring’s pink visitors: Roseate Spoonbills return to Fellsmere’s Wetlands

When the District launched its Water Conservation Rebate Program in January 2024, the goal was simple: make it easier for communities to conserve water and protect local resources; together.

April 2, 2026

Working together to conserve: How the District’s Rebate Program is making an impact

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