Now that the restoration of Arbuckle Creek's levee is complete, wildlife living in Avon Park Air Force Range's marsh can look forward to a more balanced ecosystem. The five-month long restoration project was completed in July by the Highlands Soil and Water Conservation District. ...more

October 26, 2009

As Central Florida's drought enters its fourth year, two Highlands County agencies are teaming up to help homeowners conserve water while sprinkling their lawns. ...more

March 17, 2009

Barbara Stewart, chairwoman of the Highlands County Board of Commissioners, made assignments for the five commissioners to serve as either a voting member or a liaison to 30 boards and commissions. ...more

December 30, 2008

The Highlands Soil and Water Conservation District will hold its first symposium on the county's lakes on Saturday, Dec. 13. ...more

November 30, 2008

PLANT CITY Hugh Gramling of Plant City has been elected president of the Southern Region, International Plant Propagators Society. ...more

November 6, 2008

Wading near the shoreline Tuesday morning in Lake Glenada, high school students used nets to discover what's living in the placid water. ...more

October 22, 2008

If you are one of the thousands of Hillsborough County voters who get to the end of their ballots this election and are stopped in your tracks at the Soil and Water Conservation District race, you are not alone. This easily is the most obscure race on the ballot, and the candidates the most unfamiliar. ...more

October 18, 2008

Earlier this year, the Highlands County Soil and Water Conservation District had no trouble giving out 1,100 free low-flow shower heads to help people conserve water. ...more

October 12, 2008

SEBRING — It's the rainy season, but apparently Lake Istokpoga and Lake Okeechobee don't know that. ...more

September 13, 2007