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- New water conservation cost-share program information available.
- Watering restrictions changed Nov. 1 to one day per week.
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- Conservation takes a greater role in planning — The District is encouraging utilities to make water conservation a cornerstone of meeting future water supply needs. Learn about the District’s latest efforts in StreamLines online.
- Petition enters next phase — The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is moving ahead with rulemaking to protect the Matanzas River Basin based on a petition submitted by the St. Johns River Water Management District on behalf of concerned citizens in northeast Florida. Get an update and read the petition in StreamLines online.
- Florida weather constantly changing — Florida has extremes in its weather, but the extremes are typical. See an overview of the most recent years’ weather in StreamLines online.
- Stormwater treatment areas serve important functions — Stormwater systems are a common part of new development and are being installed in older developments to treat stom water and hold flood waters. Learn about these manmade structures and the important role they play in the latest edition of StreamLines online.
- District releases new Bronze retrofit criteria — The District introduced the new Bronze tier to its Florida Water StarSM program on Nov. 18 to provide existing homeowners with water-conserving opportunities. Criteria for certification focus on efficiency and considers cost-effectiveness for the homeowner. Learn more in our Florida Water StarSM pages.
- New cost-share program announced — Conserving water resources is not only vital to help meet future water supply needs; it’s the right thing to do. To encourage more widespread water conservation, the District is seeking participation from stakeholders who play key roles in promoting resource preservation through new methods and technology. Learn about the District’s new Water Conservation Cost–Share Program.
- Meetings offer public participation in water supply planning efforts — Ongoing meetings throughout the District allow the public to become involved in identifying water supply issues and to provide input on solutions. For a list of scheduled meetings or for additional information on the planning process, see the District’s Web site and StreamLines online.
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