Highlights
April is Water Conservation Month
Beautiful and water-efficient
Waterwise landscaping can be beautiful and saves water. Find tips and the right plants for your yard.
Strategic initiatives
The District has identified 12 strategic initiatives, is focusing work and dedicating staff and financial resources to these areas.
Know your watering days
During daylight saving time, watering is allowed two days per week on designated days. Learn about districtwide watering restrictions.
Springs protection projects
The District’s Springs Protection Initiative is building on years of work with other agencies to increase knowledge and understanding about the region’s springs, while also working to protect springs systems.
Pages focus on Indian River Lagoon’s health
Stay informed on the work under way to investigate and address challenges facing the Indian River Lagoon.
View a variety of birds on interpretive drive
Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area in Lake County features an interpretive drive from Feb. 14 through May. Find details, map and interpretive information in the Recreation Guide to District Lands.
District news
April 11, 2014
Online resources available for landscaping projects
Spring planting season is in full swing and a wealth of information is available on the District’s website to help plan beautiful and water-efficient landscapes
April 8, 2014
Strategic Plan update sets 5-year path for District
The District set a road map for meeting water resource challenges over the next five years when the Governing Board on April 8 approved an update to the Strategic Plan
April 1, 2014
District offers water-saving tips for Water Conservation Month
April is Water Conservation Month in Florida, and the District is joining dozens of agencies and local governments to promote the importance of water conservation
March 28, 2014
Gov. Scott announces Governing Board member appointments
Gov. Rick Scott announced the reappointment of Governing Board Chairman John A. Miklos and the appointment of Carla Yetter to the District’s Governing Board on March 28, 2014
March 19, 2014
Partners celebrate projects to protect Blue Spring
The District, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and elected officials and staff from Volusia County and the cities of Deltona, DeBary, DeLand and Orange City celebrated partnership projects under way to protect Blue Spring
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Get the Facts, meeting agendas,
other District meetings and notices
and newsletters.
Featured videos
Watering restrictions
Know the days when irrigation is allowed.
Why do we have watering restrictions?
To maintain healthy lawns and save water.
Why Do We Need to Conserve Water?
Provides details on why conservation is necessary.
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