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- Governing Board Water Conservation Workshop on Nov. 9.
- New water conservation cost-share program information available.
- Watering restrictions changed Nov. 1 to one day per week.
- Water supply planning meetings to be held throughout the region.
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- WaterWatch gives overview of new mapping data, irrigation restrictions — New digital mapping data for about two-thirds of the counties in the St. Johns River Water Management District will soon be available online. The November edition of WaterWatch also includes an update on seasonal watering restrictions that took effect on Nov. 1.
- Tools available to assist teachers — Free curricula and materials developed by the St. Johns River Water Management District give teachers additional tools to teach Florida’s next generation about water issues and environmental stewardship. Learn more in StreamLines online and in the District’s education Web pages.
- It’s time for clocks and irrigation timers to fall back — Nov. 1 marks the beginning of Eastern Standard Time and the beginning of a switch to a maximum of one-day-per-week irrigation. Learn about the watering restrictions at floridaswater.com.
- Prescribed fires keep lands natural — Prescribed fire is just one of the land management tools used by the District to mimic nature on lands preserved for water resource protection. Visit StreamLines online for details.
- District lands offer varied opportunities for year-round recreation — Lands purchased by the District for water resource protection offer recreational opportunities for the public. Hiking, biking, horseback riding, camping and fishing are among the activities that can be enjoyed on some 700,000 acres of District lands. Learn more in StreamLines online.
- 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.
- Focus areas identified in District’s 2009–2010 budget — The new fiscal year budget of the St. Johns River Water Management District includes a greater emphasis on water conservation, continuing study on potential effects of river water withdrawals, control of invasive plant species and completion of several wetlands restoration projects. Read a summary in StreamLines online.
- Fiscal year 2009–2010 budget approved — District Governing Board approves the 2009–2010 fiscal year budget in a Sept. 22 public hearing. See the District blog, news release and budget summary pages for additional information.
- New screen savers posted — Two new screen savers feature a variety of photographs submitted to the 2008 and 2009 Indian River Lagoon calendar photo contest. View colorful scenics and photos that showcase activities enjoyed in the region. The screen savers are a free download from our multimedia pages.
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