Tampa Bay area residents looking for new areas to explore outside our beautiful beaches and exciting amusement parks have tens of thousands of acres of land within easy reach. ...more

October 31, 2009

When residents set their clocks back one hour this weekend, the Southwest Florida Water Management District is urging them to also check the timers on their irrigation system controllers. ...more

October 30, 2009

When residents set their clocks back one hour this weekend, the Southwest Florida Water Management District is urging them to also check the timers on their irrigation system controllers. ...more

October 28, 2009

It's a fishing free-for-all at Medard Reservoir for at least the next few weeks. ...more

October 28, 2009

It's a fishing free-for-all at Medard Reservoir for at least the next few weeks. ...more

October 28, 2009

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

Turn off the television or videogames, get off the couch and "Get Outside," water district officials encourage Pasco County residents. ...more

October 24, 2009

State environmental regulators may block a project that will revive the ecological health of the much-abused lower Hillsborough River. Their motives are admirable, but their objection doesn't make sense. ...more

October 22, 2009

Money from a fine levied against the region's water supplier for excessive pumping at wellfields in the winter and spring will pay for a study of how much water Florida Friendly Landscaping saves. ...more

October 22, 2009

Like a mom cajoling kids holed up in the house too long, a new recreation guide encourages people of all ages to go outside and play. ...more

October 21, 2009