water Archives

Environment Thursday, March 5th 2015

The fight to save what is left of the Everglades

Corruption Wednesday, February 25th 2015

Report exposes link between dirty money and Florida’s dirty waterways

The advocacy group, Environment Florida, exposes top water polluters and the influence of dark money flowing into Florida in a report released today.

Environment Wednesday, December 3rd 2014

A look at the struggle between the feds and Florida for regulation of some state waters

Environment Tuesday, October 14th 2014

Environmentalists plan to march on Rick Scott’s beachfront home Saturday

Environmentalists plan to march on Rick Scott's beachfront home Saturday

Environment Wednesday, October 1st 2014

Water management district seeks input on minimum water flows and levels

Environment Monday, August 18th 2014

Three Florida springs could be getting additional protections

Environment Wednesday, June 25th 2014

Pinellas Beaches among cleanest in the nation

Environment Tuesday, June 3rd 2014

Tampa Bay environmental projects get $625,000 funding boost

Environmental projects in Tampa Bay get $625,000 funding boost

Local Government Monday, August 15th 2011

Tampa Bay Water approves $162 million to fix regional reservoir

After years of planning and negotiation, Tampa Bay Water has finally approved a $162 million contract to fix the C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir. Tampa Bay Water general manager Gerald Seeber said the plan will...

Environment Tuesday, July 26th 2011

Water restrictions will continue in greater Tampa Bay region

Despite rain this month, there’s still serious doubt about the Tampa Bay region’s ability to manage the recent drought. Today, the Southwest Florida Water Management District, or SWFWMD decided to continue water restrictions in order...

Local Government Thursday, February 25th 2010

Tampa City Council workshop on reusing reclaimed water

Is using reclaimed water safe? Does it really just send sewer water to drinking water faucets? Officials from the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) and environmental engineers say it is safe, and will be...

Environment Tuesday, February 16th 2010

Reclaimed water could be cleaner than many think

Dirty water may mean disgust, illness and waste for many, but with treatment, it could be made suitable for reuse. Last night the University of South Florida joined city officials with scientists and water management...