RSS feed on the District Blog is provided http://floridaswater.com Copyright 2011, SJRWMD 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 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 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 Watering is allowed within the St. Johns River Water Management District region no more than two days a week on designated days from March 13 until Nov. 6, when we return to one-day-a-week watering. [March 18, 2011] http://blog.floridaswater.com/2011/03/watering-allowed-no-more-than-two.html Blog