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Recession Decimates Everglades Land Deal
With the economy in turmoil and tax collections plummeting, Gov. Charlie Crist announced Wednesday that the state has dramatically downsized its plan to buy and restore the Everglades. ...more
April 2, 2009
New Watering Rules Bring Deluge Of Questions
Starting Friday, tougher water restrictions from the Southwest Florida Water Management District take effect for residents in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties. The city of Tampa also is imposing its own new rules Friday. ...more
April 1, 2009
Hillsborough Tightens Watering Rules, But No Ban
As expected, Hillsborough County commissioners this morning adopted the stricter lawn watering regulations passed Tuesday by regional water authorities, but did not imitate Tampa's actions in completely banning the use of lawn irrigation systems. ...more
April 1, 2009
Swiftmud Tightens Water Sanctions
Put away your pressure washers, cancel the school band's carwash and reset your sprinkler timers. ...more
April 1, 2009
Rhyme And Reason
Things To Do is a list of some of the most interesting upcoming events. For a complete list of Tampa Bay area events, see this week's Friday Extra. ...more
April 1, 2009
County To Give Basics On Reclaimed Water
With the continued drought and an increased desire to conserve, more people are asking about reclaimed water, said Alys Brockway, the county's water conservation coordinator. ...more
April 1, 2009
Watering Rules To Relax For Shallow Well Owners
One week after imposing the toughest watering rules in the state, Tampa wants to ease restrictions on city residents who use shallow wells to keep their lawns green. ...more
April 1, 2009
Tampa Bay Area Gets Toughest-Ever Water Rules
As of Friday, the Tampa Bay area will have its toughest-ever water restrictions, courtesy of Tuesday's unanimous vote by the Southwest Florida Water Management District's governing board. ...more
March 31, 2009
TECO Signs Deal For Reclaimed Water
The City of Lakeland dumps a large amount of reclaimed water into Tampa Bay every day. ...more
March 31, 2009
March Rains In Tampa Bay Area To Fall Well Short Of Normal
BROOKSVILLE -- Even with rain in today's forecast, March will end with well-below-normal rainfall around the Tampa Bay area. Rain measuring stations scattered around Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco operated by the Southwest Florida Water Management District show the region rain is far below half what's normally received in a typical March. ...more
March 31, 2009
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