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The next meeting of the Blue-Green Algae Task Force will be on Feb 1st 1/26/2023 Sanford leaders consider plan to improve sewer infrastructure after flooding 1/24/2023 Orange County Dept. of Health issues Health Caution for Lake Burkett-Center 1/24/2023 Alternative water supply projects within the CFWI receive state funding 1/20/2023 Seminole Dept. of Health again extends Health Alert for Deep Lake 1/20/2023 Seminole County Health Dept. issues Blue-Green Algae Bloom Alert for Wood Lake 1/17/2023 No debate anymore: Climate change makes extreme weather worse, federal scientists say 1/13/2023 Florida's emergency chief seeks changes in disaster response 1/11/2023 Key Florida lawmaker focuses on shifting from septic tanks to sewer systems 1/9/2023 Health officials issue Blue-Green Algae Health Caution for Lake Burkett 1/6/2023 Seminole County Dept. of Health extends Health Alert for Deep Lake 1/4/2023 SJRWMD resiliency officer lays out challenges ahead of legislative session 12/19/2022 SJRWMD, state, local officials work together on resiliency efforts 12/15/2022 After Ian and Nicole, experts warn of health risks from blue-green algae 12/14/2022 Orange County health officials issue Blue-Green Algae Bloom Caution for Lake Pickett 12/9/2022 Seminole health officials issue Blue-Green Algae Bloom Alert for Lake Jesup, Lake Howell, Deep Lake 12/9/2022 Flesh-eating bacteria cases at a 15-year high in Florida 12/8/2022 EPA: Florida must change water quality standards to protect citizens' health 12/6/2022 SJRWMD now accepting cost share project applications 12/6/2022 FWC now accepting applications for newly created Vessel Turn-In Program 11/29/2022 Expedition retraces a legendary explorer's travels through the once-pristine Everglades 11/28/2022 How floating wetlands are helping to clean up urban waters 11/23/2022 Seminole County Dept. of Health issues Health Alert for Lake Howell and Deep Lake 11/18/2022 Record water levels on St. Johns River pose major flooding risk in Florida (again) 11/15/2022 FWC reminds owners unable to salvage their storm-damaged vessels that waivers are still available 11/14/2022 It's time to "fall back" to once-a-week winter watering 11/3/2022 Overlook Park - Lake Jesup Restoration Workday Nov. 19th 10/31/2022 FWC assessing thousands of 'displaced' vessels in the wake of Ian 10/31/2022 Hurricane Ian recovery is slow, but progressing in Seminole County 10/31/2022 How Hurricane Ian swamped Florida rivers: Before-and-after photos show record floods 10/27/2022 Pulte Homes withdraws request for water treatment plant in Seminole's rural area 10/26/2022 Apply now for Florida Lake Management Society's 'Love Your Lake' grants 10/26/2022 In Seminole County, wells may be contaminated by Ian's floods, officials say 10/19/2022 FWC creates hotline to address thousands of vessels displaced by Hurricane Ian 10/17/2022 Weeks after Ian, floodwaters are still leaving some Florida communities stranded 10/17/2022 Portions of central Florida received more than 20 inches of rainfall in September 10/13/2022 St. Johns River could see floodwaters until around Thanksgiving, NWS says 10/12/2022 What we know (and don't) about how climate change impacts hurricanes like Ian 10/10/2022 Lack of flood insurance in hard-hit Central Florida leaves families struggling after Hurricane Ian 10/10/2022 FWC reminds boaters: Use caution after Hurricane Ian 10/10/2022 Lake Monroe's post-Ian rise heightens flooding concerns in Sanford 10/6/2022 SJRWMD: Ian's rainfall continues to plague Central Florida, rivers still rising 10/6/2022 Hurricane Ian leaves St. Johns River swollen and stressed 10/5/2022 Florida DOH to private well owners in flood areas: Use caution, get wells tested immediately 10/5/2022 Winter Springs to soon stop boil water alert; Lake Monroe to crest at record level 10/4/2022 Rising flood waters still a concern in some Seminole County areas 10/3/2022 Hurricane recovery information for Seminole County 10/3/2022 Commissioner proposes 'Seminole Forever' program to safeguard water resources 9/16/2022 Florida scientists will study how homeowners affect the water quality of stormwater ponds 9/13/2022 Study shows fertilizer ordinances improve water quality (but timing matters) 9/8/2022 Water Management Districts schedule joint virtual meeting to get public input on MFLs 8/24/2022 Viruses thrive in aquatic plants in Florida's springs 8/22/2022 FIT Researchers: Biochar may help fight against harmful algal blooms 8/22/2022 UPDATE: Health Alert for Lake Jesup Extended until Sept. 23rd 8/15/2022 Seminole DOH issues Health Alert for Lake Dot, extends Health Alert for Lake Griffin 8/9/2022 NOAA and Saildrone launch seven hurricane-tracking surface drones 8/9/2022 Florida's Blue-Green Algae Task Force meets after half-year hiatus 8/8/2022 Florida's algae bloom response called too limited, too slow 8/5/2022 Deadline Sept. 15 to apply for SJRWMD Blue School grants to teachers 8/4/2022 Study: Most rainwater on Earth contains PFAS exceeding safe levels 8/4/2022 Deadline to apply for SJRWMD ag cost-share program is August 26 8/2/2022 Seminole County Dept. of Health issues blue-green algae alert for Lake Jesup 7/29/2022 New law requires the state to hit certain cleanup levels of toxic 'forever chemicals' 7/27/2022 Lake Monroe Railroad Bridge to be closed Aug. 6-7 7/25/2022 Florida restaurants now facing stronger regulations for grease disposal 7/19/2022 FWC approves derelict Vessel Turn-In Program 7/15/2022 UF research: Norms, not knowledge, drive irrigation habits 7/14/2022 Seminole County DOH extends blue-green algae bloom alert for Lake Griffin 7/12/2022 "Protecting Florida Together" water quality grants portal is now open 7/6/2022 New law directs DEP to set up PFAS cleanup rules, as feds issue advisory 6/23/2022 Governor signs bill putting all soil and water board seats on the ballot days before qualifying 6/21/2022 SJRWMD grants over $1 million to 10 projects to help protect water resources 6/14/2022 DEP accepting comments on proposed springs restoration funding projects 6/13/2022 Seminole DOH extends blue-green algae bloom alert for Lakes Dot, Kathryn, and Griffin 6/8/2022 Fish license-free two weekends in June 6/2/2022 Seminole County summer fertilizer rules now in effect 6/2/2022 Online 'Florida Friendly Angler' course is now available 5/31/2022 Seminole DOH issues Blue-green Algae Bloom Alert for Lake Dot 5/27/2022 United Nations offers free online freshwater water quality courses 5/16/2022 Seminole County DOH extends blue-green algae bloom alert for Lake Jesup 5/16/2022 Seminole County DOH issues blue-green algae bloom alert for Lake Kathryn 5/12/2022 SJRWMD cost-share program provides support to regional projects 5/11/2022 Seminole and Orange Counties partner to offer education on fertilizer May 11th 5/9/2022 FDEP invites stakeholders to participate in public meeting on TMDL prioritization 5/6/2022 CFWI kicks off 2025 Regional Water Supply Planning effort 5/2/2022 Florida DOH issues Health Alert for Lake Griffin, extends Lake Jesup Health Alert 4/26/2022 Climate change fueled extreme rainfall during the record 2020 hurricane reason 4/20/2022 Sarasota researcher predicts 22 named storms, 5 major hurricanes in 2022 4/20/2022 Green infrastructure helps cities with climate change. So why isn't there more of it? 4/18/2022 Technology turns algae, bio-solids into sustainable fuel at Altamonte Springs Wastewater 4/6/2022 Register now for Water Wise Seminole workshops 3/31/2022 Seminole County Dept. of Health issues blue-green algae alert for Lake Jesup 3/28/2022 Florida tops list for most polluted lakes in the U.S., study finds 3/24/2022 Study: Florida's stormwater ponds are net sources of atmospheric carbon 3/15/2022 Irrigation rules change with arrival of Daylight Savings Time 3/14/2022 Bill limiting membership on Soil and Water Conservation District boards en route to Governor 3/11/2022 Seminole County conducting public meetings on Big and Little Econ basin study 3/8/2022 Climate scientist: Florida 'not acting fast enough' Report: Time to act is closing 3/7/2022 Florida House approves creating climate change resiliency office 3/4/2022 Application deadline to share in SJRWMD agricultural cost-share funds is March 14 2/25/2022 SJRWMD Governing Board approves Regional Water Supply Plan 2/14/2022 Seminole County DOH issues blue-green algae bloom alert for Lake Jesup 1/31/2022 SCOTUS agrees to review WOTUS 1/31/2022 Next Blue-Green Algae Task Force meeting will be Feb. 10th in Gainesville 1/31/2022 Environmental activists: Red tide report from algae task force doesn't go far enough 1/31/2022 Environmental activists: Red tide report from algae task force doesn't go far enough 1/31/2022 St. Johns River blue crab trap closure ending early 1/21/2022 Florida resiliency plan scrutinized for failure to address prevention, aid smaller communities 1/19/2022 Partners break ground on project at Lake Monroe 1/14/2022 This legislative session, lawmakers to take up water quality, land conservation and seagrass 1/12/2022 SJRWMD cost-share project applications accepted through Feb. 18th 1/7/2022 St. Johns River blue crab trap closure starts Jan. 16th 1/3/2022 DEP launches new Green Stormwater Infrastructure website 12/15/2021 The governor's wish-list for resilience spending is big on flooding, not climate change 12/13/2021 DeSantis wants $270M for Florida waterways; environmentalists say more is needed 12/10/2021 Florida algae task force wants to tap experts from U.S., China, other nations 12/9/2021 SJRWMD waives fee to plug abandoned artesian wells 12/9/2021 Bill in legislature would require FDEP to adopt tech to curb algal blooms 12/1/2021 Herbicide Application on Lake Pickett, 11/30 11/29/2021 UPDATE: Alert extended for Lake Jesup until Dec. 22nd 11/29/2021 Lake Jesup Innovative Algae Harvesting Pilot Project Celebration Dec. 17 11/19/2021 Red tide among DeSantis' environmental budget priorities 11/17/2021 What Florida can expect from the infrastructure spending bill 11/16/2021 Are scientists contaminating their own samples with microfibers? 11/16/2021 Florida congressional lawmakers hold meeting on state's water quality woes 11/5/2021 Do your part to save water: Reset your sprinkler system to fall back to once-a-week 11/4/2021 Florida Congressional Delegation to convene on water quality challenges 11/1/2021 FWC asks lawmakers for $7M to save Florida's beloved manatees 10/18/2021 UPDATE: Seminole Dept. of Health extends alert for Lake Jesup 10/12/2021 SJRWMD approves new Minimum Flows and Levels (MFL) priority list 10/12/2021 Lake Jesup pilot project may help determine new ways to improve water quality 10/1/2021 City of Sanford seeks state funding for hurricane mitigation of WWTP 9/23/2021 Concentration of microparticles in lakes reflect nearby human activity and land use 9/21/2021 'Completely flooded': Record rainfall leads to flash floods, large washout in Sanford 9/20/2021 Pilot project is latest step forward to improve Lake Jesup's water quality 9/2/2021 Court vacates NWPR, is still weighing WOTUS restoration 9/1/2021 Blue-Green Algae Task Force talks stormwater at virtual meeting 8/25/2021 Water quality concerns stir up citrus BMP and phosphorus questions 8/25/2021 Blue-Green Algae Task Force to meet on August 23rd 8/16/2021 Florida DOH issues Health Alert for blue-green algae in Lake Howell 8/16/2021 Lake Jesup pilot project to remove algae, nutrients from lake water 8/6/2021 Nikki Fried, Michele Rayner-Goolsby roll out clean water initiative 8/4/2021 UPDATE: Lake Jesup blue-green algae bloom alert extended... again. 8/2/2021 What is the proposed Florida Wetlands Protection ballot amendment? 7/29/2021 Altamonte Springs wastewater testing detects 1,400% increase in COVID-19 since July 1 7/27/2021 Florida DEP launches 'One Water Florida' campaign promoting recycled water 7/19/2021 Seminole DOH issues Health Alert for Lake Howell 7/15/2021 Seminole DOH extends blue-green algae bloom alert for Lake Jesup 7/15/2021 Seminole County mulls strengthening natural land protections 7/14/2021 Documentary: Florida's freshwater springs are in jeopardy 7/6/2021 EPA revokes use of phosphate waste products in road beds 7/6/2021 Video of June 23rd Blue-Green Algae Task Force meeting available 7/2/2021 DEP launches online grant portal for FY2021-22; Deadline July 15th 7/1/2021 Dyes and isotopes track groundwater from sink to spring 6/30/2021 Report: Treasured but suffering, Florida springs get 'miniscule' attention 6/28/2021 Blue-Green Algae Task Force meets for first time since November 6/24/2021 Want to be on Flip My Florida Yard? 6/23/2021 Researchers working on new test to detect cyanobacteria in humans 6/21/2021 U.S. House Rep seeks EPA investigation of Little Wekiva River silting 6/17/2021 Blue-green algae warning issued for Lake, Seminole waterways 6/15/2021 Proposed Florida constitutional amendment aims to give waterways legal rights 6/11/2021 Biden administration initiates legal action to repeal WOTUS 6/10/2021 SJRWMD debuts improved water quality data web portal 6/10/2021 SJRWMD to share innovative algal bloom treatment contract with water managers, FDEP 6/10/2021 Poll: Floridians want federal infrastructure plan to deal with climate change 6/9/2021 Restoring urban streams benefits habitat, water quality 6/3/2021 State tightens rules for sewage sludge used as fertilizer but leaves a loophole in place 6/3/2021 Hurricane season begins June 1st. Be flood-ready. 6/1/2021 Orlando partners with Florida DEP to improve WWTP 5/24/2021 Water quality activists push state for toxin-measuring standards 5/18/2021 EPA website restores climate change data 5/17/2021 SJRWMD approves $10.6 million for 24 water resource protection projects 5/14/2021 Governor signs sea-level rise bill into law 5/13/2021 FWC launches new statewide Fishing Pier Finder 5/6/2021 Governor announces $148M in local resilience funding 5/6/2021 City of Winter Springs facing potential fines over water plant sewage leaks, fish kill 5/3/2021 Senate passes bipartisan $35B water infrastructure bill 5/3/2021 Seminole County contractor performing sewer line 'smoke tests' 4/6/2021 Seminole utility and others water down rule that would protect Floridan Aquifer 3/24/2021 UF scientists to probe downstream ecological impacts of stormwater ponds 3/19/2021 Seminole County mulling Deer Run Golf Course water rights 3/3/2021 Public teleconference March 15 to discuss Sylvan Lake MFLs peer review 3/2/2021 Verdict over Florida springs health is blow for environmentalists 2/24/2021 Seminole County seeks $1.66 million to fix Little Wekiva River 2/24/2021 FBI issues cybersecurity outline for water treatment plants 2/22/2021 Seminole County residents agree to tax themselves for cleaner lakes 2/2/2021 Wastewater testing shows COVID-19 variant may be more prevalent in Central Florida than first though 2/1/2021 Governor proposes $1 billion for local resilience programs 1/29/2021 Environmental groups ask judge to throw out EPA decision to let Florida oversee wetlands permitting 1/15/2021 Fried asks new EPA head to reconsider wetlands move 1/4/2021 EPA gives Florida wider authority over wetland development 12/18/2020 EPA considering "extremely hazardous" pesticide for Florida citrus 12/11/2020 "East Rural Area" designation prompts land development code changes 12/9/2020 Public webinar Dec. 16 to discuss Red Bug Lake surface water model peer review 12/1/2020 Fish kills: Know who to call, what you can do to help 11/30/2020 DEP to host online Blue-Green Algae Task Force meeting 11/12/2020 Experts brainstorm ways to meet growth demands while protecting water supplies 11/10/2020 Reset your sprinkler system to fall back to once-a-week 11/2/2020 USGS unveils National Water Dashboard (NWD) 11/2/2020 Florida wants to control wetlands permitting. Critics say it isn't equipped to do the job 10/21/2020 Public meeting Oct. 27th to discuss model peer review for Redbug Lake 10/15/2020 SJRWMD adopts 2020 Minimum Flows and Levels priority list and schedule 10/15/2020 Exploring the widespread impacts of ongoing nitrogen pollution 9/28/2020 Public input requested for East Lake Mary Boulevard Small Area Study 9/28/2020 Third CFWI rulemaking workshop scheduled 9/21/2020 Governor announces $50M in springs funding 9/21/2020 EPA allocates $1M to help USF study harmful algal blooms 9/18/2020 Sept. 10th SJRWMD webinar focuses on agriculture 9/3/2020 FDACS launches "Florida Wastewater Treatment Plant Energy Program" 9/3/2020 CFWI rulemaking schedule extended 8/26/2020 Clean Water Coalition members seek seats on SJRWMD board 8/25/2020 Five ways to minimize your flood risk 8/21/2020 Scientists decry new WOTUS rule 8/14/2020 Herbicide Application on Lake Pickett, 8/12 8/11/2020 Where has the water gone? Little Wekiva River left nearly dry 8/10/2020 Deadline for SJRWMD ag cost-share program is Sept. 8th 8/10/2020 EPA agreement brings Florida a step closer to issuing certain Clean Water Act permits 8/10/2020 Deadline approaching for Blue School Grant Program applications 8/7/2020 Blue-Green Algae Task Force: Alert public when algal toxins detected 7/30/2020 SJRWMD offers continuing education credits to community association managers 7/27/2020 SJRWMD report: 9% decrease in water use over last decade 7/21/2020 EPA limits states' power to review projects that affect water quality 7/15/2020 Environmental groups say latest water bill bad for Florida 7/14/2020 Florida's new environmental laws: A breakdown 7/7/2020 New technology delivers fast, easy results on water quality 7/7/2020 CFWI rulemaking workshop scheduled for July 9th 7/6/2020 Strong public interest shown in draft CFWI 2020 Regional Water Supply plan 7/6/2020 New law gives Florida DEP gets new duties, including septic systems oversight 7/2/2020 Study: Florida has thousands more high-risk properties than FEMA says 6/29/2020 Oveido's Black Hammock service area chlorine flush June 10th-30th 6/11/2020 SJRWMD executive director featured presenter for June 4th webinar 6/2/2020 SJRWMD is preparing for hurricane season; you can help 6/1/2020 SJRWMD "Blue Schools" grant program accepting applications 5/28/2020 April 2020 Newsletter - Seminole County Lake Management Program 5/12/2020 November 2019 Newsletter - Seminole County Lake Management Program 5/12/2020 Bipartisan senators announce $19.5B water infrastructure proposal 4/27/2020 Learn about Florida's water resources in free webinar series 4/27/2020 Pandemic could nix new environmental funding 4/21/2020 Abnormally warm Gulf of Mexico could intensify tornado, hurricane seasons 4/7/2020 Water associations reassure public on tap water safety 4/7/2020 El Niño may skip hurricane season: what it means for Florida 3/20/2020 Don't flush disinfectant wipes! 3/18/2020 Legislature approves bill creating new Aquatic Preserve 3/13/2020 Heading to an event? Verify its status first! 3/13/2020 Bill aimed at battling algae blooms heads to governor 3/12/2020 Florida moving ahead to take over federal wetlands permitting 2/20/2020 Florida's chief science officer says we need to reduce carbon emissions 2/7/2020 Senate budget head seeks $2.5 billion water quality package 1/14/2020 New CFWI modelling results to be used for water supply planning 1/13/2020 Governor likely to get environmental money in upcoming session 1/10/2020 Diseases and algae blooms: Florida researchers to make connections 12/20/2019 An urbanized Florida means more stormwater ponds, invasive plants 12/20/2019 FWC seeking innovative ideas for aquatic plant management 12/17/2019 Non-native fish are found throughout Florida's freshwaters 12/3/2019 Toilet-to-tap proposal sent back to Florida House for reconsideration 11/25/2019 Public meetings Dec. 3rd to discuss model peer review for lakes Apshawa and Sylvan 11/25/2019 Clean Water Act: Economic analysis could undermine Trump rule repeal 11/18/2019 Do your part: Reset your sprinkler system timer Saturday to fall back to once-a-week watering 11/7/2019 New water restrictions begin Nov. 3rd 10/25/2019 Blue-Green Algae Task Force approves 1st recommendations 10/14/2019 1.2 million gallons of wastewater spills into Seminole County creek 10/14/2019 Oct. 1st marks end of fertilizer-restricted period in Seminole County 10/4/2019 Report: Florida's water supplies under extreme pressure 9/30/2019 Congressional committee presses EPA over WOTUS rollback 9/30/2019 Septic tanks eyed in efforts to combat algae 9/27/2019 Water Management District board vacancies concern some conservationists 9/27/2019 Florida Gov. DeSantis rolls out environmental proposals 9/17/2019 Riverkeeper: 'Alarming' findings in annual St. Johns River report 9/17/2019 St. Johns River at Astor to reach moderate flood stage 9/4/2019 Dorian update from Seminole County Emergency Management 8/30/2019 SJRWMD website has information/links for Dorian prep 8/30/2019 Court rules Obama EPA violated law on WOTUS 8/27/2019 8/27/2019 Seminole County prepares for Tropical Storm Dorian 8/27/2019 Almost half of Florida water bodies have algal blooms, and climate change is worsening the problem 8/16/2019 USF's poop-powered generator could have worldwide impact 8/16/2019 A new old way to combat toxic algae: float it up, then skim it off 8/6/2019 Sandy soil and rising seas spell septic tank disaster in Florida 7/21/2019 Press release details 7/21/2019 Treating nutrients with algae blooms 7/14/2019 District recognizes July 2019 as Lakes Appreciation Month 7/14/2019 Scientists discover the biggest seaweed bloom in the world 7/11/2019 Florida may adopt limits on amount of toxins from blue-green algae blooms allowed in waterways 7/10/2019 Florida governor Ron DeSantis signs bill to change environmental enforcement 7/3/2019 Ban biosolids use along upper St. Johns River, Indian River County administrator tells DEP 6/30/2019 Report: Rising seas could cost Florida $75 billion over 20 years 6/27/2019 NASA helps warn of harmful algal blooms in lakes, reservoirs 6/25/2019 June 23-29 is Mosquito Awareness Week 6/21/2019 June 1st Starts the Fertilizer Restricted Period in Seminole County 6/20/2019 Big mission awaits Florida's new Blue Green Algae Task Force 6/17/2019 This year's Gulf of Mexico dead zone could be one of the biggest ever, NOAA says 6/17/2019 Florida's ongoing struggle with non-native water hyacinth 6/17/2019 State funding to flow for Florida springs 6/6/2019 With biosolids bills failing in Florida Legislature, DEP to develop own rules 6/3/2019 District's Blue School Grant Program accepting applications now through Sept. 6 6/3/2019 Florida's dirty water tops list of woes for new chief science officer 5/23/2019 New playground opens at Sylvan Lake Park 5/22/2019 Could global warming lead to quieter hurricane seasons? Experts say yes, with a caveat 5/15/2019 Trump to ease drilling rules sparked by 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill 5/15/2019 Lawmakers introduce bill forcing EPA to set legal limit for all PFAS in drinking water 5/15/2019 New EPA document tells communities to brace for climate change impacts 5/15/2019 'You can call him our water czar': Nikki Fried names Florida's new water policy director 5/15/2019 Florida's new chief science officer started off as a surfer dude 5/5/2019 New EPA document tells communities to brace for climate change impacts 5/5/2019 Ron DeSantis announces newly-formed Blue-Green Algae Task Force 4/30/2019 Algae bloom spreads across St. Johns River 4/25/2019 Florida disasters command huge share of state spending 4/22/2019 Court orders EPA to reevaluate Obama-era power plant wastewater rule 4/22/2019 As oceans rapidly warm, an urgent need to improve hurricane forecasts 4/22/2019 Giant storms, aging infrastructure pushing Florida's sewer systems to breaking point 4/15/2019 Senate outlines $1.7 billion environmental spending plan 4/2/2019 Eutrophication of lakes will significantly increase greenhouse gas emissions 4/2/2019 New for Florida: Gov. Ron DeSantis names chief science officer 4/2/2019 Novel virus investigated in St.Johns turtle die-off 3/26/2019 After years of inaction, septic tanks once again focus in Florida 3/21/2019 FWC, partners continue investigation of freshwater turtle die-off 3/19/2019 Miklos steps down as St. Johns WMD chair 3/18/2019 New irrigation rules for Seminole County begin March 10th 3/11/2019 Experts testify on algae solutions at Florida Congressional delegation meeting 3/8/2019 Opinion: 5 things Florida must do to protect our waterways 3/8/2019 America uses 322 billion gallons of water each day. Here's where it goes. 3/5/2019 Wildlife officials want more mechanical harvesting, fewer chemicals applied to lakes, rivers 3/5/2019 Florida's legislators expected to focus heavily on water this session 3/5/2019 Can we address climate change without sacrificing water quality? 3/5/2019 Florida delegation focuses on water quality issues 3/5/2019 Altamonte Springs taps high school students to fix wastewater staffing issues 3/5/2019 Climate change is shifting productivity of fisheries worldwide 3/5/2019 New lawn watering rules for Seminole county begins March 10, 2019 3/5/2019 FWC Commissioners direct staff to move forward with improvements to Aquatic Plant Management Program 2/26/2019 Seminole County struggling to fill wastewater operation positions 2/26/2019 Hurricanes are strengthening faster in the Atlantic, and climate change is a big reason why 2/21/2019 UF researchers say people are moving away from lakes and rivers 2/21/2019 Kids sue state of Florida for action on climate change. DeSantis wants suit dismissed 2/21/2019 FWC announces St. Johns River aquatic plant management public meeting on Feb. 25 2/20/2019 DeSantis puts $50 million toward springs, but existing funding sits unspent 2/12/2019 Nearly a third of state's waters are polluted, experts say 1/28/2019 FWC to pause aquatic plant herbicide treatment while collecting public comment 1/25/2019 One option for disposal of biosolids: recycling them to make sustainable bricks 1/22/2019 Gov. DeSantis announces sweeping fixes meant to clean up Florida's water woes 1/11/2019 Hurricane preparedness casualty of federal government shutdown 1/10/2019 Federal government spending $100 million to study desalination 1/10/2019 Senate panel briefed on septic tanks' contribution to algae outbreak 1/10/2019 Trade industry group bringing '2019 Algae Biomass Summit' to Orlando 12/17/2018 Tons of south Florida sewage finds its way into St. Johns River to 'devastating effect'' 12/14/2018 Proposed legislation looks to restore septic inspections 12/14/2018 Trump wetlands rule rollback makes about 6 million acres in Florida unprotected 12/14/2018 New national report says climate change threatens U.S. water security 12/6/2018 Altamonte Springs takes steps to make wastewater drinkable 11/1/2018 Florida springs summit to pursue restoration and protection 10/30/2018 Watershed groups have a positive impact on local water quality, study finds 10/30/2018 New lawn watering rules go into effect on Nov. 4th 10/30/2018 In a step forward for Everglades restoration, U.S. Senate approves reservoir plan 10/11/2018 The hurricanes and climate-change questions keep coming. Yes, they're linked. 10/11/2018 Florida DEP announces "Septic Upgrade Incentive" program 10/5/2018 FWC schedules aquatic plant control on St. Johns River 10/5/2018 Measures that would help address Florida's harmful algal blooms remain stalled In Congress 9/27/2018 How your lawn's fertilizers can contribute to the red tide; counties combat their use 9/25/2018 Hurricane rating system fails to account for deadly rain 9/24/2018 City Of Altamonte Springs Ranks Top In The World For Innovative Water Project 9/24/2018 Report on Florida's St. Johns River is mixed bag 9/24/2018 SJRWMD cost-share project applications due Oct. 18th 9/7/2018 Now you can take your boater safety exam online 8/29/2018 Report outlines Florida's major environmental concerns 8/16/2018 Algae monitor sponsored by NASA installed in Lake Okeechobee 8/13/2018 CFWI calls for projects to help meet Florida's water demands 7/11/2018 Citizen science volunteer opportunities on Seminole County waterways 7/2/2018 Advocates say springs need more help as State adopts clean-up plans 6/28/2018 The fate of Florida's wetlands could be decided behind closed doors, groups say 6/22/2018 Trump's move to redefine water rule threatens wetlands banks 6/15/2018 Study: Anatartica's ice is rapidly melting, threatening coastal communities worldwide 6/14/2018 Die-off of freshwater turtles prompts FWC to investigate 6/7/2018 $20,000 available to teachers looking for innovative ways to educate students 5/29/2018 Chlorine flush of water in Black Hammock service area begins June 25th 5/24/2018 Majorities see government efforts to protect the environment as insufficient 5/21/2018 Tax increase to clean up defunct golf course in Seminole County 5/16/2018 EPA releases 5-year review of Recreational Water Quality Criteria 5/14/2018 Irma report: Devastation – and a huge warning sign 4/30/2018 HUD sending additional $791 million to Florida for hurricane recovery 4/16/2018 Seminole crews investigate water main break 4/11/2018 FSU Research: Urban growth leads to shorter, more intense wet seasons in Florida peninsula 4/11/2018 2018 hurricane season expected to be an active one 4/9/2018 Opinion: It's time to reconsider cisterns 4/9/2018 Polluters are dumping into Florida waterways 4/6/2018 "Data is king": Analysis confirms projections of sea level rise models 4/2/2018 Salmon farming in Florida? It's a possibility. 3/28/2018 Florida receives $26.5M in funding for conservation and sportsmen access 3/23/2018 Wetland protection poised to shift from Corps of Engineers to Florida DEP 3/20/2018 Army of volunteers wades through muddy waters to keep Seminole lakes clear 3/19/2018 Legislature passes bill to boost aquifers with treated sewage: Environmental groups cringe 3/16/2018 More manatees died from cold stress this winter 3/12/2018 High-res mapping of U.S. flood risk triples the population in harm's way 3/9/2018 Court rulings may result in groundwater discharges requiring NPDES permits 3/9/2018 UF Study: To prevent harmful algal blooms, limit nitrogen and phosphorus 3/7/2018 America's flood insurance chief has a message for all Floridians: You're at risk 3/6/2018 Trump directs EPA to begin dismantling clean water rule 3/5/2018 Military on front line of battle with sea level rise 3/2/2018 Mystery disease killing Florida's only coral reef 2/28/2018 U.S. Supreme Court rejects challenge to EPA water regulation 2/28/2018 Federal wetlands protections threatened by bill advancing in Florida legislature 2/27/2018 Seminole County water restrictions begin March 11 2/23/2018 Study calls for expansive help for Florida's springs 2/20/2018 DEP to drop controversial water pollution regulations and start over 2/14/2018 Governor and cabinet approve purchase of Seminole County trail connector 2/13/2018 Floods are getting worse, and 2,500 chemical sites lie in the water's path 2/12/2018 35 manatee deaths in January blamed on cold weather 2/8/2018 Senate committee approves statewide fracking ban 2/7/2018 Miami state senator introduces bill requiring sea level studies on coastal development projects 1/30/2018 DEP wants to take over issuing federal wetland permits 1/30/2018 Supreme Court rules that challenges to WOTUS should be filed in district courts 1/29/2018 Research finds discrepancies between satellite, global model estimates of land water storage 1/29/2018 Notice - Black Hammock Water Service Area 1/23/2018 Florida, Georgia water war reaches SCOTUS 1/19/2018 Research: Oxygen levels continue dropping In world's waters 1/19/2018 Florida Forever bill heads to state Senate floor with amendment banning overhead costs 1/16/2018 Impacts of hurricane season rainfall are balanced by drier conditions 1/10/2018 Rick Scott and Trump administration strike deal: No drilling off Florida coast 1/10/2018 High-risk underground fuel tanks in Florida await cleanup as state spends millions on easy fixes 1/8/2018 Cost-share funding available for water resource protection projects 1/8/2018 District and UF complete collaborative three-year investigation into Florida springs' health 1/8/2018 Springs Institute director: 2017 was a mixed year for spring health 12/22/2017 Red tide, boat strikes cause of most manatee deaths in 2017 12/22/2017 Seminole County seeking FFL/FYN Coordinator 12/22/2017 Moody's: Unaddressed climate change will hurt Florida bond ratings 12/13/2017 Help save a billion gallons of water: Skip a week of lawn irrigation 12/12/2017 Edwards, Brandes file bills to prevent wastewater discharges 12/11/2017 The 2017 hurricane season is finally over. Why was it so bad? 12/11/2017 Learn about crowdsourcing water level data at Dec. 19th webinar 12/7/2017 DEP secretary rejects judge's recommendation, denies Everglades oil drilling permit 12/4/2017 New funding promotes septic tank replacement for homes 12/1/2017 EPA, Army propose to delay WOTUS implementation 11/27/2017 USF, Florida welcome new research vessel R/V W. T. Hogarth 11/13/2017 Florida Chamber calls for science-based solutions to water issues 11/13/2017 Reset your irrigation timer when you "fall back" this Sunday 11/7/2017 Seminole County Commissioner Lee Constantine visits Europe to study water issues 11/1/2017 Florida bill could require sea-level-rise studies for publicly funded buildings 10/30/2017 Lake Pickett Advisory: Navigation Hazard (updated) 10/25/2017 Miami can now challenge a state rule that allows more toxins in the water 10/25/2017 Nine toxic Superfund sites in Central Florida waiting for EPA help 10/23/2017 Take look at before, after effects of sea floor following Hurricane Irma near Florida 10/23/2017 Irma devastates Florida oranges, other crops 10/23/2017 Retention pond overflows, forcing couple from their home 10/17/2017 Altamonte Springs testing purifying, recycling wastewater for drinking 10/16/2017 SJRWMD awards Blue School grants to schools for water resource education 10/12/2017 What will Florida (and its water supply) look like in 2070? 10/11/2017 District commends Altamonte Springs for award-winning water reuse project 10/11/2017 Lake O hits highest level since 2005, raising concerns its dike could fail 10/6/2017 Is development draining Florida's aquifer system beyond repair? 10/5/2017 IRMA: Some Seminole County homeowners still dealing with rising floodwaters 9/29/2017 All the ways hurricanes can harm — and help — the ecosystems they hit 9/28/2017 Seminole will appeal sky-high water rate increases approved by Public Utilities Commission 9/28/2017 Hurricane Irma leaves behind foul stink across Central Florida 9/26/2017 Florida needs to improve sewage systems, enviro group says 9/25/2017 Fight over 'flushable' wipes D.C. says are clogging sewer systems heads to federal court 9/25/2017 Sewage spills add to misery In hurricane-battered Florida 9/21/2017 Comment period extended for the definition of "Waters of the United States" 9/21/2017 Hurricane Irma's fury has forced closure of many Central Florida parks and trails 9/19/2017 Residents near Seminole County lakes desperate for water to recede 9/19/2017 Minimized water usage request from Seminole County 9/18/2017 Irma's gone, rivers still rising 9/14/2017 State bill requests $125 million to help springs, St. Johns River 8/24/2017 The sea level did, in fact, rise faster in Florida and the southeast U.S. 8/14/2017 Be mindful of summertime algal blooms, report them to FDEP 8/10/2017 DEP project to benefit Wekiwa Springs 8/8/2017 Businesses bucked Gov. Rick Scott's rule to notify public about pollution 8/8/2017 State delegation asks Corps of Engineers to stay neutral in water wars 7/28/2017 Critics of DEP water rules now are more hopeful for appeals 7/19/2017 Tom Palmer: Problem of water use is not a new issue 7/11/2017 Water Atlas program, faculty, Atlas sponsors receive FLMS Awards 7/11/2017 Seminole County cuts the ribbon on new facility to help clean Lake Jesup 7/10/2017 FWC asking for public's help in tracking fish kills 7/5/2017 Trump administration moves to withdraw clean-water rule 6/28/2017 PLT Climate Change and Project WET Workshop 6/19/2017 Four Seminole County water projects receive cost-share funding from SJRWMD 6/19/2017 Register now for Wekiva Basin Field Ecology Course 6/16/2017 Local governments, more or less, tackling effects of climate change 6/13/2017 Water efficiency in rural areas getting worse, despite improvements in urban centers 6/8/2017 Scott vetoes spending for citrus canker claims, water projects 6/6/2017 USGS study Finds 28 types of cyanobacteria in Florida algal bloom 6/6/2017 New research vessel to impact marine research across Florida 6/5/2017 Central Florida Water Initiative focuses on collaboration with utilities to extend water supply 6/5/2017 Florida LAKEWATCH seeking water quality monitoring volunteers 6/2/2017 $1.5 million available to farmers to support water-saving technologies 6/1/2017 Pace of sea-level rise has tripled since 1990, new study shows 5/30/2017 Noah Valenstein is new Florida DEP chief 5/25/2017 Florida's ailing springs subject of clash over how much water to divert for development 5/25/2017 Longwood project benefits water supply and water quality 5/22/2017 SJRWMD encourages HOAs to use water wisely during the current water shortage 5/22/2017 St. Johns River Water Management District recognizes May 14-20 as Water Reuse Week in Florida 5/15/2017 Register now for FREE workshop on new fertilizer ordinance 5/10/2017 Exotic Pet Amnesty Day set for May 6 in Sanford 5/8/2017 Register now for May 9-11 stormwater, erosion, and sedimentation course 5/5/2017 Water shortage warning for all of SJRWMD expected next week 5/4/2017 Pollution notice bill inspired by sinkhole passes Legislature 5/4/2017 Florida drinking water ranks among nation's worst, study finds 5/3/2017 Meeting May 3rd for Longwood residents affected by sewer conversion project 5/2/2017 Environmental budget negotiations falter in Legislature 5/1/2017 New primer to "living shorelines" published 4/25/2017 Florida Senate unanimously supports pollution notification rules change 4/24/2017 Dry weather causes Seminole County to enact countywide burn ban 4/24/2017 New irrigation rules in effect March 12th 4/14/2017 More than 100 Florida wildfires scorch state, a sign of how dry we are 4/10/2017 Chlorine flush of drinking water system in Black Hammock area 4/10/2017 Supreme Court will not pause Obama WOTUS rule 4/5/2017 Seminole County Commission enacts new fertilizer ordinance 3/30/2017 Republicans lead fight to ban fracking in Florida 3/22/2017 Fix water quality or Florida tourism will suffer, fishing and boating industries warn 3/17/2017 Lawmakers grill DEP over water pollution limits 3/17/2017 DEP secretary Jon Steverson resigns after stormy 2-year tenure 3/17/2017 President Trump transition leader's goal is two-thirds cut in EPA employees 3/17/2017 Plan that includes keeping toxic algae from waterways is now bigger and more expensive 3/16/2017 Florida scientists fear hurricane forecasts, climate research will suffer under Trump 3/16/2017 Bill to strengthen pollution notification rules advances in Florida Senate 3/16/2017 Bill that would ban fracking in Florida passes Senate committee 3/16/2017 Companies vie for job of clearing phosphorous from Seminole County's Lake Jesup 3/9/2017 Technical meeting to discuss springs science progress set for March 10 3/7/2017 Trump takes aim at WOTUS rule 3/1/2017 Trump begins dismantling Obama's EPA rules today. First up: the Clean Water Rule 3/1/2017 Seminole County Commissioners approve new fertilizer ordinance 3/1/2017 Revised fertilizer ordinance vote by County Commission set for Feb. 28th 2/20/2017 Florida lawmakers push water agenda 2/17/2017 Long slog likely if Trump EPA attempts WOTUS do-over 2/16/2017 Florida has seen bad effects from Trump-like climate gag orders 2/16/2017 Spring 2017 Lake Restoration dates announced 2/13/2017 SJRWMD will hold two-day meeting on phosphorus removal from Lake Jesup 2/8/2017 Public meeting Feb. 22nd to review Wekiva River, Rock Springs Run, Little Wekiva Canal BMAP 2/8/2017 Legislature needs educating about flood risk 2/7/2017 What would happen to Florida if the EPA really did go away? 2/7/2017 Public Notice: Longwood City 2/7/2017 Obliterating EPA would create chaos, experts say 2/3/2017 In Florida, debate over pollution limits rages 2/3/2017 State may require licensing for kayaks, canoes, paddle boards 2/1/2017 Court reinstates EPA rule to allow pumping dirty water unchecked 1/27/2017 Environmental groups want EPA to nix Florida's new water standards 1/27/2017 Wild ride awaits for water issues under Trump 1/23/2017 Water-conservation expert to discuss growth challenges 1/19/2017 How catching 'junk' fish cleans up Central Florida lakes 1/17/2017 Clean Water Network asks federal judge to force EPA's hand 1/12/2017 Dry weather prompts enactment of burn ban 1/9/2017 Florida judge tosses pollution notification rule 1/3/2017 Registration now open for biodiversity conference 12/22/2016 Tighter requirements sought for Environmental Regulation Commission 12/21/2016 FWC "Fishbrain" app to help FWC track nonnative freshwater fish 12/21/2016 EPA releases final report on impacts from hydraulic fracturing activities on drinking water 12/14/2016 New report to EPA highlights importance of citizen scientists 12/14/2016 Dec. 2016 issue of the Florida LAKEWATCH newsletter is available 12/14/2016 Drinking water safe but DEP faces criticism over sinkhole response 12/9/2016 Pollution notification plan continues to draw objections 12/9/2016 Florida's water demand for development could double by 2070 12/9/2016 Rising seas could swallow Florida's tax base 12/9/2016 WOTUS is 'doomed' under Trump, experts say 12/9/2016 Volunteers "SERV" Seminole County 11/22/2016 Sustainable Water Resources Roundtable to meet Dec. 14-15 at FGCU 11/18/2016 1000 Friends of Florida hosts free "Water 2070" webinar Nov. 17th 11/10/2016 Watering Restrictions Change Nov. 6 11/2/2016 District's new Blue School Grant Program accepting applications through Nov. 30 11/1/2016 Aylesworth Foundation lures the best and brightest marine science students 10/27/2016 FEMA gives Floridians more time to file Hermine flood insurance claims 10/27/2016 Longwood septic tanks to be removed near Wekiwa Springs 10/26/2016 DEP announces Water-Quality Restoration Grant opportunities 10/14/2016 Judge refuses to block changes to Florida's water quality standards 10/12/2016 USDA describes $328M oil spill restoration plan for Gulf of Mexico 9/21/2016 Water standards fight heads to appeals court 9/20/2016 New method detects low-dose impacts of human-made chemicals in water 9/15/2016 Senate advances water bill with $1.9B for Everglades, Florida algae bloom projects 9/14/2016 Florida's losses from a big hurricane could reach a mind-blowing $200 billion 9/9/2016 Sen. Bill Nelson, South Florida leaders question Florida changing water pollution rules 9/9/2016 Fertilizer ordinance proposed for Seminole County 8/29/2016 Legal Challenges Mount Over New Water Standards 8/26/2016 Brain-eating amoeba common in Florida; researchers race for cure 8/25/2016 The latest Florida LAKEWATCH Newsletter is available online 8/10/2016 Hydrilla help needed from Florida LAKEWATCHers 8/10/2016 Bondi adds Florida to lawsuit against federal wetland protections 8/10/2016 Read about all the news at Florida LAKEWATCH 8/8/2016 Get the latest news from Florida LAKEWATCH! 8/8/2016 UF researchers: "Little janitor" merits attention in Florida springs' health debate 8/8/2016 DEP Report: Half of Florida lakes' surface have "elevated" algae levels 8/8/2016 ERC signs off on controversial water standards 7/27/2016 Be smart and respect toxic algae in lakes 7/25/2016 Civil Engineers: State Infrastructure Is Mediocre, But Improving 7/15/2016 Boil Water Advisory lifted for Northwest Service Area 7/15/2016 Environmental groups visiting DC to press for purchase of Lake O ag lands 7/14/2016 Springs restoration projects identified for funding 7/13/2016 Solving disinfection byproducts led to unintended consequences 6/1/2016 SJRWMD offers tips for homeowners to prepare for hurricane season 5/27/2016 Public blasts DEP over new water toxics limits 5/16/2016 Study: Efficient fixtures have cut U.S. indoor water use 22% since 1999 5/13/2016 Work underway on project to improve water quality in Lake Jesup, Soldiers Creek 5/13/2016 Florida Springs and Aquifer Protection Act now adopted 5/13/2016 Sixth Circuit Will Not Rehear Venue Question in Clean Water Act Rule Dispute 4/26/2016 Vegetables irrigated with treated wastewater expose consumers to drugs 4/19/2016 Tire collection events 4/14/2016 St. Johns River Management District demonstrates irrigation audit to promote water conservation 4/14/2016 FDEP awards $4.6-million low-interest loan to Sanford for stormwater improvements 4/12/2016 How Many Straws? 4/7/2016 USDA Seeks Partner Proposals to Protect and Restore Critical Wetlands 4/7/2016 Catch nonnative freshwater fish, get the chance to win prizes 4/5/2016 38 Florida locations among sites military will check for water contamination 3/29/2016 UF/IFAS study: Water conservation important to many; only some take action 3/23/2016 Applications sought in Florida for Regional Conservation Partnership Program 3/23/2016 In first-of-a-kind summit, White House rallies corporate investment in water supplies 3/23/2016 House, Senate reach budget deal that includes additional $21M for water projects 3/9/2016 SJRWMD proclaims April as Springs Protection Awareness Month 3/8/2016 NASA: Decade of rising seas slowed by land soaking up extra water 2/19/2016 Public invited to 16th Annual Orlando Wetlands Park Festival 2/19/2016 USGS: Algal toxins detected in one-third of streams assessed in 5 southeastern states 2/18/2016 Obama proposing clean-water cuts amid Flint outcry 2/17/2016 UCF among student teams to receive EPA funding for innovative sustainable projects 2/16/2016 DEP announces water-quality restoration grant opportunities 2/12/2016 Florida Lake Management Society announces spring workshop 2/9/2016 Bill Nelson blasts proposal to allow offshore drilling near Florida coast 2/8/2016 Save the Date: 2016 NALMS monitoring conference 2/3/2016 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces over $20 Million in Grants to Conserve Coastal Wetlands 2/3/2016 New water law will affect everyone who uses water in Florida 1/28/2016 Florida mayors to Rubio: We're going under, take climate change seriously 1/28/2016 Clean Water State Revolving Fund provides more than $375M in loans to Florida communities 1/25/2016 Obama vetoes GOP attempt to block water rule 1/21/2016 Florida DEP to hold public meetings on water quality assessments 1/20/2016 Districts extend deadline to submit applications for $4 million in cost-share funding 1/20/2016 Environmental groups want Scott to veto water bill 1/20/2016 New water policy expected to flow in session 1/4/2016 Water management districts make $4 million available for local government projects 1/4/2016 St. Johns River regional blue crab trap closure: Jan. 16-25 1/4/2016 Congress backs bill banning microbeads in soap, body wash 12/22/2015 Districts ready to fund $4 million in water conservation projects 12/22/2015 Report: Stormwater and graywater valid water sources, but guidelines for use are needed 12/18/2015 GAO: EPA broke law when it used social media to promote WOTUS 12/15/2015 UWM scientist develops new way to find age of drinking water 12/15/2015 While environmentalists criticize water policy plans, they draw defender in Putnam 12/10/2015 Florida Groups Thankful for Clean Water Protections 12/7/2015 Florida city to divert highway water runoff to neighborhood lawns 12/7/2015 FDEP issues final, Senate-mandated report on water reuse 12/4/2015 Florida League of Cities, Stormwater Association Challenge EPA Waters of the US Rule 12/3/2015 Scott administration helped keep scathing EPA pipeline report out of legal challenge 12/3/2015 Gov. Scott wants more staffing cuts in health, environment 11/25/2015 Tuskawilla Nutrient and Hydrologic Study Underway 11/25/2015 DEP welcomes new director of water policy 11/24/2015 Florida signs off on St. Johns River withdrawals 11/19/2015 Altamonte Springs reclaiming millions of gallons of I-4 runoff rainwater 11/18/2015 National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Announces Projects 11/17/2015 Red Tide Report 11-13-15 11/17/2015 Shocking new way to get the salt out 11/17/2015 District Board approves regional water supply plan strategies for central Florida 11/12/2015 As final choice nears, plan to ensure Central Florida water still sparking disagreement 11/10/2015 Microplastics: A macro threat 11/9/2015 Global warming's fingerprints are all over recent extreme weather, research shows 11/9/2015 House subcommittee chair cautions against sea level rise "speculation" 11/6/2015 Florida DEP and SJRWMD fund 8 projects in Seminole, Orange, Marion and Volusia Counties 11/5/2015 Senate measure to stop water rule advances 11/5/2015 USF Biologist Discovers Secret to Highly Efficient Swimming in Certain Animals, Such as Jellyfish 11/5/2015 USF researchers develop off grid NEWgenerator to treat waste around globe 11/3/2015 Red tide confirmed in Florida: What you need to know 11/2/2015 Irrigation limited to one day a week beginning Nov. 1 11/2/2015 Cost-share project applications accepted Nov. 3-Dec. 15 10/29/2015 EPA objects to portions of Sabal Trail pipeline, calls for re-routing 10/27/2015 Florida Agriculture Commissioner Pushes For Water Policy 10/27/2015 UF/IFAS-developed app saves significant water and money 10/27/2015 Participate in the 'HalloWeed' invasive plant count 10/27/2015 Updated CFWI planning documents now available online 10/27/2015 Florida Lake Management Society Fall 2015 Workshop 10/26/2015 Withdrawing water from St. Johns River report based on outdated data, Riverkeeper says 10/16/2015 NOAA Predicts Wetter, Cooler Winter driven by El Nino 10/16/2015 Critics say budget cuts, hand-picked leaders have hurt water management districts 10/16/2015 Putnam wants water policy passed 10/13/2015 Governor Scott Announces Distribution of Over $82 Million for Springs Restoration Projects Across FL 10/6/2015 Minimum flows and levels meetings Oct. 14 and 16 10/5/2015 Gov. Rick Scott gets out-voted as Cabinet approves ranch preservation plan 10/1/2015 Ag commissioner: Florida needs water fix now before it faces crisis 10/1/2015 Rep. McBurney asks Duval lawmakers to denounce water supply plan, St. Johns River withdrawals 9/28/2015 Florida needs $16.5 billion for drinking water infrastructure 9/28/2015 New Sunshine State Maps Add U.S. Forest Service Data 9/21/2015 Executive director of St. Johns Riverkeeper criticizes Central Florida Water Supply Plan 9/21/2015 EPA is designating Sept. 21-25 as "SepticSmart Week" 9/21/2015 Florida Sea Grant awarded grant to raise awareness about microplastics in Florida waters 9/18/2015 District and UF scientists discuss progress made on springs science investigation 9/9/2015 EPA: Clean water rule in effect despite court ruling 9/1/2015 Seminole County Alert: Tropical Storm Erika 8/28/2015 Is too much fresh water used to irrigate Florida lawns? 8/27/2015 Peninsular Florida in "cone of uncertainty" for Tropical Storm Ericka 8/27/2015 Prepare now for tropical storms and hurricanes 8/27/2015 Webinar on August 27 to provide more details on the Clean Water Rule 8/25/2015 Public meetings scheduled to discuss DEP water quality prioritization and assessment efforts 8/25/2015 DEP accepting comments on water reclamation/reuse study; meeting and webinar Aug. 20th 8/18/2015 Jax mayor opposes CFWI plan to withdraw water from St. Johns 8/18/2015 Registration deadline fast approaching for Wekiwa Field School 8/18/2015 SJRWMD approves $25 million for cooperative funding projects 8/17/2015 New insights on hurricane intensity, pollution transport 8/7/2015 Orange County approves policies for denser development east of the Econ River 7/30/2015 Comment period on CFWI planning documents extended to Aug. 17 7/29/2015 Florida leads nation in property at risk from climate change 7/29/2015 Round Lake Park, Reiter Park projects to receive Land and Water Conservation Fund money 7/27/2015 Study: One-third of big groundwater basins in distress 7/6/2015 Scott vetoes money for controversial water-farming projects 7/6/2015 25 projects under way to improve spring health, protect flows 7/6/2015 App will show level of algae in water 6/8/2015 Experts tie hurricane changes to climate change 6/4/2015 Long-term prognosis for Florida manatees improves 5/21/2015 Water conservation called inadequate at CFWI stakeholder meeting 5/20/2015 CFWI planning documents available for review/comment; public meetings scheduled 5/8/2015 "Managing Florida's aquifers" will be topic of fall professional conference 5/1/2015 USGS issues revised framework for hydrogeology of Floridan Aquifer 4/30/2015 House Speaker says water bills closer, advisory council could be sticking point 4/30/2015 "A Rising Tide Affects Us All": 2015 Southwest Florida Sea Level Rise Summit 4/28/2015 2015 AWRA scholarship and educational grant applications now being accepted 4/28/2015 Multiple satellite eyes to track algal threat to U.S. freshwater 4/7/2015 Save the date: National Monitoring Conference, May 2-6, 2016 3/26/2015 From coastlines to the Everglades, researchers tackle sea level rise 3/26/2015 'Low risk' contamination sites to get fresh scrutiny under DEP plan 3/26/2015 Seminole County turns to ancient Roman method to help clean Lake Jesup 3/16/2015 Results of 2014 harmful algal bloom state survey released 3/4/2015 FGCU professor wins international award for career in wetland research and education 3/2/2015 UF survey: Floridians want to conserve water, but only if it doesn't cost too much 2/26/2015 Two invasive species workshops coming up 2/13/2015 6th Annual Air Potato Mega-Raid on January 24th! 1/7/2015 Water control structures to be opened on Harris Chain 1/6/2015 Alliance to Protect Water Resources activist group disbands 12/11/2014 Amendment 1's passage opens floodgate of questions on water 12/3/2014 Math mistake could mean central Fla. running out of water faster than expected 12/3/2014 Plan to clean up water pollution called too costly 12/1/2014 Coast Guard flies 193 rare sea turtles from freezing Cape Cod to Florida 12/1/2014 DEP's Florida Coastal Office debuts interactive map of Aquatic Preserves 11/10/2014 As Infrastructure Crumbles, Trillions of Gallons of Water Lost 11/3/2014 Wekiva River aquatic preserve management plan approved by Acquisition and Restoration Council 10/27/2014 November brings new lawn watering rules 10/27/2014 DEP to host meeting to provide updates on restoration of Lakes Harney and Monroe 10/10/2014 New Study Finds Steep Increase in East Coast High-Tide Floods 10/10/2014 EPA extends comment period on contentious waterways rule 10/7/2014 Sunshine State Survey: Water is environmental issue of greatest concern to voters 10/3/2014 UN Summit On Climate Change In New York City 9/25/2014 FWC to meet Sept. 10-11 in Kissimmee 9/8/2014 DEP solicits project submissions for water quality restoration grants 9/8/2014 State of Florida considering water-quality credit trading program 8/28/2014 Plastic a serious threat to our oceans, seas, and waterways 8/27/2014 Webcast on Green Infrastructure and Smart Growth 8/27/2014 Restoring Florida Bay: Sponges the foundation for thriving ecosystem 8/25/2014 Sea Level Rise and Climate Change Survey 8/25/2014 DEP approves three first-magnitude spring systems to SWIM priority list 8/18/2014 Summer swimmers should take precautions against amoebas 8/14/2014 Public workshops scheduled for estuary NNC and water quality credit trading 8/8/2014 Webinar will address spread of aquatic invasive species by recreational boaters 8/1/2014 USF & UF approved for grants to support climate resilience and "green infrastructure" 8/1/2014 USGS study: Nesting Gulf sea turtles feed in waters filled with threats 7/31/2014 EPA encourages homeowners to care for their septic systems 7/30/2014 Recycling rates In Florida continue to climb 7/30/2014 Average "dead zone" predicted for Gulf of Mexico 7/30/2014 To better combat lionfish invasion, FWC has new rules 7/29/2014 Poll: 7 out of 10 Florida voters concerned about climate change, back EPA action plan 7/25/2014 "Don't Feed The Monster!" video uses humor to educate about proper fertilizer use 7/23/2014 Public meeting on Lake Jesup BMAP July 31st 7/23/2014 Gulf Stream gold: Mining green energy from Atlantic currents 7/21/2014 Learn how to protect drinking water from HABS at July 16th webinar 7/10/2014 Groundbreaking held for $12.5M water quality project for Little Wekiva River 6/26/2014 Congress approves funding for research on toxic algae 6/25/2014 Take advantage of tax holiday to purchase hurricane supplies 6/12/2014 SJRWMD website offers hurricane season preparation tips, storm contacts, flood information 6/12/2014 Unique Altamonte Springs water project aimed at protecting Wekiva River from pollution 6/12/2014 SJRWMD ranks 62 cooperative funding project applications 6/12/2014 Obama Signs $12.3 Billion Water Projects Bill 6/12/2014 FDEP's Deepwater Horizon restoration projects website updated 6/2/2014 USGS: Study Aids Water Managers Battling Saltwater Intrusion 5/23/2014 Do you know what to do if you hook a pelican? 5/19/2014 Oil company drilling in sanctuary fined $25K for violation that could be fracking 4/29/2014 New springs bill revised to remove language objectionable to ag groups, home builders 4/22/2014 Strategic plan update sets 5-year path for SJRWMD 4/22/2014 FIU Professors Win Grant For Sea-Level Rise Project 4/22/2014 Free Webinar on Water Quality 4/21/2014 Register now for "Ag Module 2014: Innovation in the Water Space" 4/18/2014 Volunteers needed for Great American Cleanup this Saturday! 4/8/2014 Environmentalists fight proposed bill that reduces local control of water resources 4/3/2014 Federal judge rules Okeechobee pumping illegal 3/31/2014 House, Senate differ sharply over agricultural water spending in their budget proposals 3/26/2014 Modeling study adds evidence that oil compounds traveled to West Florida Shelf 3/24/2014 Seminole County watering restrictions change with Daylight Saving Time 3/14/2014 Bacteria no match for deep Floridan Aquifer 3/13/2014 Report from 2014 Annual Meeting and Lake Management Plan 3/12/2014 Report from 2014 Annual Meeting and Lake Management Plan 3/12/2014 Report from 2014 Annual Meeting and Lake Management Plan Review 3/12/2014 Report from 2014 Annual Meeting and Lake Management Plan Review 3/12/2014 Report from 2014 Annual Meeting and Lake Management Plan Review 3/12/2014 Report from 2014 Annual Meeting and Lake Management Plan 3/12/2014 Report from 2014 Annual Meeting and Lake Management Plan 3/12/2014 Report from 2014 Annual Meeting and Lake Management Plan 3/12/2014 Report from 2014 Annual Meeting and Lake Management Plan 3/12/2014 Report from 2014 Annual Meeting and Lake Management Plan 3/12/2014 President's budget request again slashes federal water infrastructure funding 3/10/2014 Environmental groups to challenge federal ruling allowing state water quality rules 3/7/2014 Florida's water woes are seen as urgent – except in the House 3/3/2014 Ex-governor, scientist, attorney look at springs' future 2/27/2014 FDEP solicits new requests for water quality restoration grants 2/24/2014 Teacher, Student grants available for Florida Lake Management Society conference 2/24/2014 DEP to hold public meetings for input on water restoration work plans 2/24/2014 Development bill clears another committee stop despite counties' opposition 2/20/2014 Former Sen. Bob Graham details opposition to latest Patronis permitting bill 2/19/2014 Water rally draws 200 while speakers promote issue as bipartisan 2/19/2014 "Reclaimed" water study bill causes heartburn for Audubon Florida 2/18/2014 Public input invited for lake minimum flow rules 2/14/2014 Deadline March 31 for SJRWMD for cost-share project applications 2/14/2014 Legislation must provide schedules, funding for springs, scientist says 2/12/2014 House Speaker Weatherford: No big water policy this year 2/10/2014 Associated Industries of Florida forming coalition on water issues while Simmons seeks consensus 2/7/2014 EPA updates National Stormwater Calculator tool, factoring in climate change 2/6/2014 Three First-Magnitude Spring Systems Added to SWFWMD Priority List 2/6/2014 24 groups sign letter objecting to draft springs legislation 2/6/2014 Regional Water Supply Plan Comment Period Extended 1/31/2014 Register now for Feb. 13th "Stormwater Utilities in Florida" webinar 1/31/2014 Book explains science, politics of Florida sinkholes 1/28/2014 NASA premiers unique film about water for spherical screens 1/28/2014 FIU professors make documentary about sea level rise 1/22/2014 Giant spending bill seeks changes in Army Corps' mitigation requirements 1/21/2014 Rising Flood Insurance Rates Sinking Property Owners: What Can Cities Do to Minimize the Impact? 1/21/2014 Hydraulic fracturing bills pass first committee stop despite Democrats' opposition 1/15/2014 Florida Senate bill takes on water utilities 1/15/2014 Public meetings scheduled for SJRWMD regional water supply plan 1/14/2014 Bill encouraging water storage projects on farm lands is moving in Senate 1/14/2014 Nine sites for 2014 Air Potato Mega Raid! Register Today! 1/9/2014 St. Johns River blue crab trap closure starts Jan. 16 1/8/2014 Judge sides with feds against environmentalists on pollution limits 1/8/2014 'The Cost Of Water Is Going To Go Up': Central Fla. Finding Alternatives To Groundwate 1/6/2014 USGS Study: Caribbean Earthquake/Tsunami Hazard Higher Than Previously Thought 1/2/2014 Troubled Water: Agencies Work to Clean Storm Water Before It Gets to Waterways 1/2/2014 FDEP announces online water permitting portal 1/2/2014 German researchers propose using plankton to control malaria 1/2/2014 Focus on Ocean's Health as Dolphin Deaths Soar 1/2/2014 Study: U.S. can't keep up with loss of ecologically-sensitive wetlands 12/18/2013 Public comments sought on Gulf Restoration plan 12/17/2013 Consortium says no to moratorium on additional aquifer pumping 12/16/2013 State looks to private market as Congress adjourns without flood fix 12/16/2013 Bill would exempt state review of larger developments in 6 more counties 12/11/2013 Register now for Central Florida Air Potato Mega-Raid January 25th 12/10/2013 USDA, EPA Partnership Supports Water Quality Trading To Benefit Environment, Economy 12/10/2013 FWC, U.S. Power Squadrons boost boating safety efforts 12/10/2013 Want to be a SCUBAnaut? 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Florida Sea Grant offers FREE Barotrauma webinar Sept. 11th 9/9/2013 Advocates say Gov. Rick Scott's $37 million pledge to fix springs not enough 9/6/2013 Analysis: Floridan Aquifer can only handle 6% more pumping before serious environmental harm 8/30/2013 Portions of the Seminole Wekiva Trail Closed for Resurfacing 8/27/2013 USGS: Real-time Monitoring Tracks Nitrate Pulse in Mississippi River 8/22/2013 Legal experts: Long battle likely if Florida takes water fight to Supreme Court 8/20/2013 Registration open for annual "Water Module" symposium 8/20/2013 Central Florida Water Initiative webinar Aug. 29th 8/14/2013 Florida Wildlife Federation sues over "Outstanding Florida Waters" designation 8/13/2013 New specialty license plate supports St. Johns River Alliance 8/12/2013 Florida Geological Survey to perform statewide sinkhole vulnerability assessment 8/9/2013 USGS Study gives new insights on vulnerability of public-supply wells to contamination 8/9/2013 State of Florida finalizing list of conservation lands it might sell 8/9/2013 Study: Sea-level rise threatens 1,400 U.S. cities 7/31/2013 EPA proposes rule to modernize Clean Water Act reporting 7/31/2013 Webcast on harmful algal blooms (HABs) July 25th 7/19/2013 Future power generation could further endanger water supplies 7/19/2013 USGS: Effective wetlands are connected wetlands 7/18/2013 New projections: Region's aquifer can't handle 40% rise in water use by 2035 7/12/2013 Scientists: 2013 Gulf of Mexico "Dead Zone" potentially largest ever 7/8/2013 Florida Keys prepare for sea level rise 7/8/2013 Citizens win in legal ruling over public access to Fisheating Creek 7/8/2013 EPA wants Supreme Court to take case dealing with timing of suits challenging regulations 7/8/2013 Private property advocates win in Supreme Court 6/27/2013 Farming carbon: Study reveals potent carbon-storage potential of manmade wetlands 6/26/2013 Environmentalists missing from state's water-management boards 6/7/2013 State budget includes $10 million for St. Johns River restoration, study 6/7/2013 Florida spending $7M to clean up Lake Jesup pollution 6/7/2013 EPA: $384B needed for drinking water infrastructure by 2030 6/4/2013 Jesup cleanup effort surpasses first phase goal 5/31/2013 SJRWMD: Get ready for hurricane season 5/22/2013 Governor approves $32 million in water projects; vetoes total of $27.3 million 5/21/2013 Water projects left off Florida TaxWatch's "turkey" list this year 5/20/2013 Reservoirs language stripped from federal bill while Florida groups support alternative approach 5/20/2013 USGS Study: Deficit in nation's aquifers accelerating 5/20/2013 Florida Geological Survey receives national grant to map in NE Florida 5/10/2013 Lake Jesup Restoration Event Sept. 28th 5/8/2013 Wekiva River shoreline restoration project Oct. 5th 5/8/2013 Shoreline Restoration at North Horseshoe Lake July 13th 5/8/2013 Decades-old nitrate found to affect stream water quality 5/7/2013 Up to 375 USGS flood gauges to turn off because of fund cuts 4/29/2013 Legislators prepare for potential 'fracking' in Florida 4/26/2013 EPA awards $198K to Central Florida Regional Planning Council for brownfields sites 4/25/2013 Register for May 1st webcast on "Using Social Indicators in Watershed Management Projects" 4/23/2013 EPA approves State's restoration target for Silver Springs 4/17/2013 Proposed amendment would ban new local fertilizer ordinances for three years 4/16/2013 Hearing officer backs DEP employee who challenged mitigation permit 4/12/2013 Three years after BP oil spill, USF research finds massive die-off 4/10/2013 Volunteer this Saturday at Lake Brantley shoreline restoration! 4/9/2013 'Water parade' in House follows vetoes of water projects in past 2 years 4/8/2013 Interior Releases Progress Report on National Water Census 4/4/2013 Flood Safety Awareness Week is March 18-22 4/1/2013 Read the latest issue of the LAKEWATCH newsletter 3/21/2013 Seminole County declares State of Local Emergency establishing a burn ban 3/18/2013 EPA and Florida DEP sign agreement to stem degradation of state waterways 3/18/2013 Scientists puzzled by mysterious ailment killing manatees on East Coast 3/18/2013 FAU researchers to study carbon dynamics of Everglades ecosystem 3/18/2013 EPA Marks March 18-24 as 5th annual "Fix a Leak Week" 3/18/2013 It's not too late to sign up for Mar. 23rd Lake Jesup Restoration event! 3/14/2013 USEPA webcast on WQX water quality data entry tool rescheduled 3/11/2013 Deadly sinkhole is a sign of more to come in Florida 3/11/2013 Utilities unite to try to stop climate change from shrinking water supply 3/11/2013 Group wants more spending on future water supplies; others call for conservation 3/5/2013 Seminole County returns to two-day-a-week irrigation beginning March 10th 3/5/2013 Red tide manatee death rate on track to break records 3/4/2013 House committee bill addresses federal concerns about 2012 permit-streamlining bill 2/20/2013 Senate bill would expand role of agriculture in water supply planning 2/19/2013 Company offers Florida a free state park, but state DEP says no 2/19/2013 DEP moving on adopting water quality rules implementation document 2/11/2013 UF Survey: US water supply not as threatened as believed 2/1/2013 Report: Climate change poses serious threat to US coastal communities 2/1/2013 Bill returns that would extend permitting lengths for alternative water supply projects 1/30/2013 Shoreline Restoration at Lake Burkett March 16th 1/29/2013 'All-or-nothing' provision in state water rules causing heartburn for feds 1/28/2013 Florida's aquifer models full of holes, allowing more water permits and pollution 1/28/2013 Environmental groups still opposed to DEP water-use rules 1/23/2013 Senate Committee hears about Kings Bay cleanup while environmentalists protest in Tampa 1/18/2013 U.S. Supreme Court to hear landowner's 'weird' challenge of wetlands mitigation 1/14/2013 EPA solicits public comment on proposed rules to limit nutrient pollution 1/14/2013 Preserve taking water lessons to schools with mobile lab 1/11/2013 Help Central Florida CISMA at Jan. 19th Air Potato Mega-Raid 1/4/2013 Report on state business climate cites need for energy and environmental planning 1/3/2013 Mining Waste Byproduct Capable of Helping Clean Water 1/2/2013 US Forest Service report links urbanization to declining ecosystem services 12/21/2012 Given the option, all 19 counties vote not to inspect septic tanks 12/21/2012 EPA Updates Rule for Pathogens in Drinking Water, Sets Limit for E. 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Tell FWC! 6/14/2012 Rain May Not Always Be a Welcome Thing to Waterbirds 6/13/2012 New iPhone Fishing Regulations App Includes Florida 6/13/2012 Draft USGS Water Strategy Collides With Tough Budget Situation 6/12/2012 More water concerns aired at water policy meeting 6/12/2012 Wetlands expert cleared by investigation, returns to DEP 6/8/2012 SJRWMD "Surplus Lands" Public Meetings Scheduled 6/7/2012 Orlando, Casselberry Receive Total of $600K from EPA for Brownfields Cleanup 6/6/2012 FDEP Establishes Public Web Forum on Environmental Resource Permitting 6/4/2012 Judge extends deadline for federal agency to issue new pollution limits 6/1/2012 Wekiva Wild and Scenic River Management Plan Unveiled 6/1/2012 Seminole County Hosts the Annual Whole Community Exercise 5/30/2012 Florida Conservation Coalition Announces Event June 23rd 5/29/2012 Wetlands Expert Suspended by DEP After She Refuses to Approve Permit 5/29/2012 Trimmed Budgets: A Forecast of Poorer Weather Predictions 5/29/2012 NASA/USGS Contest Chronicles Changes in Local Landscapes 5/29/2012 Environmentalists Battle DEP, Industries on Two Fronts 5/25/2012 Fort Lauderdale Company Makes Water Out of Air 5/23/2012 Critical Wildlife Corridor Protected 5/22/2012 Bioassessment Workshop in Gainesville on June 18th 5/21/2012 Wekiva Officially Designated "Wild and Scenic River" 5/21/2012 Check out SERV's new Facebook Page! 5/3/2012 Impact-Based Stormwater Fee Structure Encourages Low-Impact Solutions, Funds Infrastructure 5/2/2012 UF Journalism Students Explore the "State of Water" 5/1/2012 New "Spatial Library" Puts Documents (and More) on the Map! 4/30/2012 Alliance for Water Efficiency Gives Florida a C+ Grade 4/30/2012 USGS Makes Historical Maps Available Online 4/23/2012 Concern About Florida Water Pollution Not a New Phenomenon 4/16/2012 2009 Land Use/Land Cover Data Now Available! 4/10/2012 FEMA says Florida Risks Losing Flood Insurance Because of Legislation 4/10/2012 EPA Now Accepting Comments on National Water/Climate Change Strategy 4/5/2012 Invasive Species Removal April 21st Near Lake Lotus Park 3/23/2012 Fire Officials Urge Wildfire Vigilance; Lack of Rain Increases State's Wildfire Risk 3/16/2012 Spring Wood Lake Restoration Project 3/31/2012 3/16/2012 Eelgrass Harvest for Lake Jesup Restoration 4/12/2012 3/16/2012 Lake Jesup Restoration Project 4/14/2012 3/16/2012 Lake Brantley Restoration Project 4/28/2012 3/16/2012 Lake Howell Restoration Project 6/23/2012 3/16/2012 Springwood Waterway Restoration Project 7/14/2012 3/16/2012 EPA Unveils New Website on Nutrient Pollution 3/14/2012 Judge Delays Implementation of NNC Rules for Lakes Until July 6th 3/8/2012 NRC Study Says EPA Underestimated Water Rules Cost in Florida 3/7/2012 SJR Water Supply Impact Study Subject of Mar. 30th Public Meeting 2/29/2012 Public Meeting on Regional Water Supply Issues to be Held March 7th 2/29/2012 Federal Court Issues Mixed Ruling On Criteria for Florida Nutrient Standards 2/24/2012 As Water Wars Rage, State May Step In 2/24/2012 Editorial: St Johns River Study Helpful, Leaves Questions 2/21/2012 St. Johns River Water Supply Impact Study Released 2/20/2012 Kissimmee Chain of Lakes invasive plant management meeting Feb. 23 2/20/2012 Satellite Tracking Reveals Sea Turtle Feeding Hotspots 2/6/2012 Bill Condemned by Environmentalists as Public-land Giveaway is Likely Dead, Sponsor Says 2/3/2012 Florida Environmental Law & Policy Webinar Lectures 1/26/2012 Water Atlas Portal Site Redesigned! 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6/23/2011 EPA Responds to Numeric Nutrient Petition by FDEP 6/20/2011 Ag Commissioner Sees Hope for Water Truce with EPA 6/10/2011 New Video: "Restoring Our Lakes" 6/2/2011 Proposal Eases Limits on Pollution in Florida Waterways 5/4/2011 Obama Administration Affirms Comprehensive Commitment to Clean Water 4/27/2011 Proposals Sought for BP-Funded Gulf of Mexico Research 4/26/2011 Florida DEP Asks Feds to Back Off on Numeric Nutrient Criteria 4/25/2011 Satellite Tracking of Sea Turtles Reveals Potential Threat Posed by Manmade Chemicals 4/22/2011 "One Year After the Gulf Oil Spill" Webcast on April 19th 4/15/2011 EPA Seeks Comments on Watershed Management Document 4/12/2011 Florida Lake Management Society Annual Conference June 13-16 4/12/2011 EPA Agrees to Study New Water Standards in Florida 4/11/2011 Researchers Target Killer Amoeba Naegleria fowleri 4/8/2011 USF Researcher Aims to Change How We Look at Invasive Species 4/8/2011 Local Leaders Launch "KeepItLocalFlorida.org" Initiative 4/1/2011 Murky Waters: Pollution and snails figure into death of Florida springs 4/1/2011 EPA Urges Municipal Utilities to Test for Chemical in Tap Water 3/28/2011 Collins Center Releases Proposal for New "Water Ethic" 3/25/2011 Florida Springs, Rivers Featured in Festival 3/21/2011 Webinar Focuses on Role of Microbes in Gulf Oil Spill 3/18/2011 Senators Say Septic Tank Inspections Still Needed 3/14/2011 SJRWMD Elevation Data Inconsistency Corrected 3/10/2011 Sen. 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In the keywords essay on "Girlhood", Jacqueline Reid-Walsh discusses the social issues involved in defining what the term "girlhood" means and how it has change to reflect society over time. Through the historical lens, Reid-Walsh discusses how the position of certain materials items such as dolls and toys has shaped the idea of what being a girl means. She argues that these items were intended to teach young girls in the eighteenth and nineteenth century the customary roles that they are expected to hold in their adult years. The essay continues to point out the importance of girl's toys and the role they play in teaching young girls "how to become conventionally feminine in appearance and behavior". The question then arises, if girls do NOT play with dolls or specific "girl marketed" toys, how does that change their definition of "girlhood"?
While "girlhood" is represented as the conventional appearance and behavior of "typical" girls, in the book Kirsten Learns a Lesson, her definition of girlhood is paralleled with the playing of toys and other socially acceptable material belongings. Kirsten grows up believing in the magic of dolls and assumes a stereotype perpetuated from years previously that playing with dolls will inevitably put her in the assumed household woman role. While Kirsten appears in long dresses and plays with dolls similar to other girls her age, she is representing the eighteenth-century definition of "girlhood". The "Girlhood" essay asserts this notion that the definition is ever-changing over time, and Kirsten is just one example of how she embodies the definition specifically for her time period.
Microsoft has taken the definition of "girlhood" and shaped it to reflect the twenty-first century. Recently, they aired a 2019 super bowl commercial that depicted a young girl and her love of playing video games. While the commercial was aimed at fostering an inclusive environment for people who may not be the traditional video game candidates, it pushed the boundaries to reflect the ever-changing social scene of video games. The idea that a young girl would love to play video games and aspire to be in the technology industry in her adult years, leaves the definition of girlhood frayed from the traditional "doll and dress" sense. Microsoft does not perpetuate the idea that girls will grow up to stay in the house or take care of the children, instead, they reflect the society's invitation for girls to enjoy technology and other less feminine materials. Microsoft is changing the idea that there are strict boundaries between "boy toys" and "girl toys", and they are inspiring the change for the definition of "girlhood". Just like the essay suggests, "girlhood" is defined to reflect the current time period it is in, and thanks to technology giants such as Microsoft, that definition is changing to encompass a larger sector of pre-domanitly male focused toys.
I saw that commercial at the Super Bowl and thought of the same thing! I sometimes wonder how and when video games because categorized as "boy toys". Obviously in Kirsten's time, and decades after that, video games did not exist. You mention Walsh explaining that dolls were intended to teach girls gender roles and gender roles still exist today. Although, where do you think video games fit into teaching boys their gender roles? Why has this been categorized as a "boy toy"?
I think this is a really interesting analysis, Jenna! I think it's interesting to consider the links between video games, violence, masculinity, and boyhood. Further how in recent years, video games have been created with an intended female audience based on certain aspects of the game (fashion, domesticity, childbearing, exc.). As a girl who games from time to time I think it's really cool that Microsoft is redefining how it markets its games and who its games are intended for. Further, I wonder what will come from this in terms of future advertising by other video game-oriented companies, and whether aspects of video games themselves may change (for example the portrayal of women as objects, sexualized or put in the damsel in distress role). Thanks for sharing these ideas!
When I saw the commercial, I immediately thought of the similar scene in the catalog. I guess some could say it is redefining girlhood and eliminating the boundaries in regard of video games, but I think it could also be seen as how girls are still adapting boy's preference and expectation by playing xbox with the boys. So when can we see the other way around.


Home » Galleries » Past Shows » 2007-2008 » Preus Library » "Hokes Medical Arts"
This traveling exhibit presents prints and drawings from the library of the Hokes Archives, which includes most of the scholarly graphics of Everitt Ormsby Hokes. Included are bookplates and preliminary drawings for English, American, French and German publications, many of which specialize in rare internal diseases, unusual alimentary conditions and anatomical anomalies.
The Hokes Archives is the creation of Beauvais Lyons. Beauvais earned his MFA from Arizona State University and holds a BFA from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Since 1985 he has taught at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. His one-person exhibitions have been presented at over 50 galleries and museums across the United States and abroad, and he has published articles in several scholarly journals. His prints are in the collections of several museums, including the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Smithsonian Museum of American Art, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
"As the Director of the Hokes Archives I have created academic parody in a variety of mediums for over 25 years. For much of this time I fabricated and documented imaginary cultures. More recently I have been interested in biography, folk art, medicine and zoology. I am committed to making art that engages other academic disciplines while also questioning their mythic narratives."