StreamLines Archive

Citrus grower Cody Estes monitors a weather station at his grove

August 13, 2020

Message from Dr. Ann Shortelle: District agriculture cost-share funding promotes water protection, conservation

An angler backs their boat into the water at dawn

August 12, 2020

Opening day at Headwaters Lake Boat Ramp is a smashing success!

The district’s Dr. Jennifer Mitchell leads a virtual training for community association managers

August 7, 2020

Webinars target community association managers on water conservation

A pier extending out in to the Indian River Lagoon

August 6, 2020

Message from Dr. Ann Shortelle: Funding opportunities available for Indian River Lagoon water quality projects

Lanie Meridth sitting at her computer

August 5, 2020

District modelers help track down the keys to protecting Florida’s water

Lake Minneola in Lake County

July 30, 2020

Message from Dr. Ann Shortelle: Thinking outside the box to help improve water quality

killdeer sitting on her eggs

July 28, 2020

A killdeer saga unfolds at Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive

Aerial photo of St. Johns River flowing into Lake Harney

July 23, 2020

Message from Dr. Ann Shortelle: We’re celebrating Lakes Appreciation Month

Buck Lake Conservation Area

July 21, 2020

Catch a bird’s eye view of these district lands

Land Manager Heather Venter

July 17, 2020

Staff picks: Black Creek Ravines Conservation Area will always put a smile on her face

Person working on an irrigation system

July 16, 2020

Message from Dr. Ann Shortelle: Water use survey encouraging but work remains

Man in a red shirt inspecting equipment

July 9, 2020

Message from Dr. Ann Shortelle: Water conservation is a way of life for the District and its staff

Two people standing in an open yard

July 7, 2020

Water Less heroes: Making a difference in Marion County

Person's hand adjusting a sprinkler system

July 2, 2020

Message from Dr. Ann Shortelle: It’s time to Watch the Weather, Wait to Water

Abbey Calhoun reduces her household water bill by using a rain barrel to collect rainwater that she uses to water her garden.

July 1, 2020

Water Less heroes: Visit her secret, water-efficient garden

Construction workers installing sewer pipes

June 29, 2020

Cost-sharing our way to a cleaner Indian River Lagoon

A District environmental scientist takes a soil sample

June 25, 2020

Message from Dr. Ann Shortelle: Minimum Flows and Levels protect water resources

Irrigation and landscape professionals attend training in the Florida Water Star program

June 19, 2020

Water Less heroes: Training to excel at water conservation

Pipes layed down near Doctor's lake

June 17, 2020

Message from Dr. Ann Shortelle: Pilot project to benefit water quality in Doctors Lake

Seminole Ranch Conservation Area

June 17, 2020

Have a (social distancing) adventure on district lands

woodpecker chick sitting on a human hand

June 12, 2020

Read good news about our red-cockaded woodpeckers

Collage of district reports and documents

June 11, 2020

Message from Dr. Ann Shortelle: Division’s efforts enhance consistent, coordinated work of the District

Screenshot of the Hydrologic data page

June 9, 2020

Water Less heroes: A glimpse behind the scenes at district’s water shortage team

Sunrise over the St. Johns River at Palatka, with Memorial Bridge at left

June 4, 2020

Message from Dr. Ann Shortelle: National Rivers Month celebrates waterways we focus on daily

Sarah Williams walking in the woods

June 3, 2020

District lands part of UF blueberry bee study

Members of the Land Management Review Team studying maps

May 28, 2020

It takes a village

stone barriers in Silver Springs Forest Conservation Area

May 28, 2020

Message from Dr. Ann Shortelle: Resiliency is woven into District’s day-to-day work

White ibis standing on a tree branch

May 26, 2020

This bird can teach you how to decompress

Prescribed fire in the Three Forks Conservation Area

May 22, 2020

Managing prescribed fire through satellite technology benefits taxpayers

Members of the District’s Emergency Operations Center in a meeting

May 21, 2020

Message from Dr. Ann Shortelle: It’s time to prepare for the 2020 hurricane season

Graham Williams standing next to a railing

May 19, 2020

Staff picks: Hal Scott Regional Preserve and Park is a natural gem in urban central Florida

Purple pipes and sprinkler head

May 14, 2020

Message from Dr. Ann Shortelle: Florida Water Reuse Week highlights benefits of using reclaimed water

Jennifer Mitchell and Deirdre Irwin are leading free webinars

May 13, 2020

Sharing our knowledge with you, virtually

District employee holding an eagle

May 12, 2020

A fledgling eagle finds a new family on a district public land

Mother owl flying away from her birdhouse

May 8, 2020

Barn owl chicks thriving at Lake Apopka North Shore

Dr. Peter Sucsy looking at computer models

May 7, 2020

Message from Dr. Ann Shortelle: Modeling is a complex process that supports much of the District’s scientific work

May 5, 2020

One event, dual benefits: Alligator egg harvest does good on two fronts

In front right are two control units that help golf course staff monitor turf conditions

May 1, 2020

Water Less heroes: Golf courses conserve while keeping greens gorgeous

District employee setting sprinkler system

April 30, 2020

Message from Dr. Ann Shortelle: Water conservation is a key part of ensuring our long-term water supply

Zebra Longwing Butterfly - Heliconius charitonius

April 24, 2020

Butterfly season on district public lands

Alexander Spring run in the Ocala National Forest.

April 23, 2020

Message from Dr. Ann Shortelle: We’re committed to springs protection

FWC researchers Tim Dellinger and Miranda Watford do a quick health inspection of a Sandhill cran

April 21, 2020

Gaining insights into Sandhill Cranes

Dr. Shortelle leading a Governing Board presentation

April 16, 2020

Message from Dr. Ann Shortelle: District cost-share programs benefit water resources, support region’s economy

Madison Aprandini standing with a water conservation display

April 15, 2020

Water Less heroes: One student’s call to conserve earns kudos

Illustrated trees, shrubs, and water

April 9, 2020

Message from Dr. Ann Shortelle: Free tools support learning and appreciation for water resources

Miky Ynirio using her sprinkler system

April 8, 2020

Water less heroes: Florida newcomer learns to save water and money

Person washing their hands

April 2, 2020

Message from Executive Director Dr. Ann Shortelle for April 2, 2020

Ed Garland at Fort Drum

March 31, 2020

Staff picks: District land offers solitude at St. Johns River’s headwaters

Art Gallo standing by his home

March 31, 2020

Water Less heroes: One man’s story

District entrance sign

March 26, 2020

Message from Dr. Ann Shortelle: District staff continue mission’s work

District regulatory staff holding blueprints

March 12, 2020

Message from Dr. Ann Shortelle: Dedicated regulatory staff play a big role in protecting Florida’s water

Deborah Weaver sitting in her garden

March 11, 2020

Everyday people are helping to make every drop count

Water Less banner

March 5, 2020

Message from Dr. Ann Shortelle: Now’s a great time to check your sprinkler system for efficient watering

March 3, 2020

See how the district’s well plugging program saves billions of gallons of water

CFWI area map

February 27, 2020

Message from Dr. Ann Shortelle: Water supply plan reaches major milestone

Crane Creek boat dock

February 20, 2020

Message from Dr. Ann Shortelle: Celebrating progress on a District water quality project with many benefits

Image of Streamlines index page

February 14, 2020

Message from Dr. Ann Shortelle: Connect with the District’s work with our enhanced digital magazine

Water lilies in the headwaters of the St. Johns River

February 7, 2020

Message from Dr. Ann Shortelle: The District focuses on wetlands

Todd Gentry and Austin Spivey standing in their field

February 6, 2020

Here’s how the district’s agricultural cost-share program helps growers use technology to reduce water use

Group of people looking for birds

February 6, 2020

Here’s why the Lake Apopka North Shore is a birding paradise

A scrub-jay enjoying its new home at the district’s Buck Lake Conservation Area.

February 4, 2020

See how the district provides homes for Florida’s scrub-jays

Lake Jesup

February 3, 2020

Take a look at our five favorite spots to take a selfie

Dr. Ann Shortelle giving an overview of the newest project at Lake Apopka

January 31, 2020

Message from Dr. Ann Shortelle: Phosphorus free project is latest step in Lake Apopka’s recovery

District staff collecting data

January 24, 2020

Message from Dr. Ann Shortelle: Data and monitoring inform District’s decision-making, aid partners and the public

A District scientist uses a Secchi disk to determine water quality

January 17, 2020

Message from Dr. Ann Shortelle: Preliminary budget reflects District’s core mission priorities on behalf of taxpayers

Prescribed fire in Econlockhatchee Sandhills

January 10, 2020

Message from Dr. Ann Shortelle: Prescribed fire is just one tool the District uses to protect public lands

Construction crew working around a pit

January 3, 2020

Message from Dr. Ann Shortelle: New year kicks off with two cost-share program opportunities

Nate Mouzon, stretches a measuring tape

November 21, 2019

Finding a balance in Florida’s waters: The Minimum Flows and Levels program

A district land manager pets a pot bellied pig

August 7, 2019

Cast-off animals on district lands

Bees on a honey comb

November 14, 2018

Accommodating nature’s ‘sweetest’ worker, the honey bee