Water Quality
Innovative nutrient reduction project begins on Lake Okeechobee
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is leading a new, innovative project to remove invasive aquatic plants and evaluate nutrients removed to improve water quality in Lake Okeechobee…
Read MoreFWC begins habitat enhancement project on Lake Jackson
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is conducting a large-scale habitat restoration project on Lake Jackson within Three Lakes Wildlife Management Area in Osceola County. Throughout the fall…
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SRWMD feasibility study could lead to benefits
for Cedar Key, Levy County
LIVE OAK, FLA, Feb. 16, 2022 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) Governing Board, during its February meeting, authorized staff to perform a feasibility study for potential water supply and wastewater…
Read MoreSRWMD launches algae monitoring pilot program
MADISON, FLA, JAN. 3, 2022 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) has launched a pilot project in Madison County that will monitor algae in local springs. Launched in late December, the initial…
Read MoreEPA, Army Announce Intent to Revise Definition of WOTUS
WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of the Army (the agencies) are announcing their intent to revise the definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS)…
Read MoreMake it Earth Day Every Day!
Without protecting and restoring the valuable gifts nature gives us, we wouldn’t be here. Here at the Florida Lake Management Society, our members make every day about the Earth. We…
Read MoreUsing Citizen Science to Understand Marine Debris
Spring is here! As the temperatures increase and weather improves, many of us are drawn to the outdoors. But what if your trip to the beach could be more than…
Read MoreEPA Releases Updated Tool to Help Communities Protect Recreational Waters
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released an improved web-based app to help communities identify potential sources of pollution to recreational waters. This science-based and data-informed tool empowers communities and…
Read MoreNWFWMD awarded federal grant to test new strategy for springs restoration
The Northwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board approved entering into an agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to implement a program that demonstrates how nutrients discharged from agricultural…
Read MoreSFWMD Establishes Underwater Plant Nursery to Grow Plants
Scientists at the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) established an aquatic plant nursery to help cleanse the water at the C-44 Reservoir/Stormwater Treatment Area (STA) in Martin County. STAs, as they’re called by…
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