St. Johns River Water Management District RSS Newsletters Feed RSS feed on the District newsletters is provided http://floridaswater.com Copyright 2010, SJRWMD Lagoon newsletter provides project updates See the summer edition of the Indian River Lagoon Update to learn about the Lagoon Greenway project, a sighting of a rare sawfish and efforts by agencies, local governments and volunteers to reduce stormwater pollution. [Aug. 24, 2010] http://floridaswater.com/irlupdate/2010summer/index.html Newsletters Projects seek to restore the many valuable functions of wetlands Decades ago, wetlands were viewed as mosquito producers. Many now recognize how wetlands protect the coast and benefit people and wildlife. Read about ongoing projects in StreamLines online. [Aug. 23, 2010] http://floridaswater.com/streamlines/2010/1008.html#4 Newsletters Regulation schedule studied Scientists look at raising water level in reservoir to provide additional water storage. Read more in StreamLines online. [Aug. 16, 2010] http://floridaswater.com/streamlines/2010/1008.html#3 Newsletters Reduced budget will retain key projects A $247.4 million tentative budget adopted by the St. Johns River Water Management District in July is $65.8 million less than the current fiscal year's budget, but retains key projects. Budget hearings are scheduled for September. Learn more in StreamLines online. [Aug. 9, 2010] http://floridaswater.com/streamlines/2010/1008.html#2 Newsletters Shad harvesting could improve water quality Project at Newnans Lake in Alachua County to determine benefits of removing excess nutrients from water bodies. Learn about the project in StreamLines online. [Aug. 2, 2010] http://floridaswater.com/streamlines/2010/1008.html#1 Newsletters Plan will address water needs through 2030 Planning for Florida's future water supply may not be an exciting topic to everyone, but it's some of the most critical work to our current and future quality of life in Florida. See why in StreamLines online. [July 26, 2010] http://floridaswater.com/streamlines/2010/1007.html#2 Newsletters Projects look at unique ways to save water Grants from the St. Johns River Water Management District help utilities, others investigate additional measures to save water and enhance long-term data gathering. See the full story in StreamLines online. [July 19, 2010] http://floridaswater.com/streamlines/2010/1007.html#1 Newsletters Information available to assist in storm preparations The June edition of the WaterWatch newsletter for local governments includes information on where to turn for help during and after a storm, including a list of local, state and national contacts; web links and tips. [June 3, 2010] http://floridaswater.com/waterwatch/index.html Newsletters Technical experts featured Geologist and program manager have very different jobs, but have one common goal: Protecting Florida's resources. See StreamLines online. [May 17, 2010] http://floridaswater.com/streamlines/2010/1005.html#2 Newsletters Team's efforts aid scientists' view of the river District team spends its days on the river gathering the voluminous data that enable District data and project managers to monitor the health of the Lower St. Johns River Basin in northeast Florida. See the full story in StreamLines online. [May 5, 2010] http://floridaswater.com/streamlines/2010/1005.html#1 Newsletters