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

Following orders from regional water authorities, Hillsborough County commissioners voted Wednesday to tighten regulations governing when residents can water lawns and landscaping. ...more

April 2, 2009

Hillsborough County commissioners will get updates on finances, transportation and water conservation when they meet today at 9 a.m. ...more

April 1, 2009

Researchers working to determine whether high-tech irrigation controllers can help conserve water and save consumers money recently installed the gizmos in Riverview, Valrico and Apollo Beach - areas they identified as having the highest water usage rates in the county. ...more

April 1, 2009

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

Business prospects are in danger of drying up for local sod farmers and the companies that purchase, deliver and install the turf. ...more

March 31, 2009

Researchers are working to determine if high-tech irrigation controllers that use satellites in space can save homeowners tons of water. ...more

March 31, 2009

The city plans to relax some watering restrictions on shallow well owners. ...more

March 31, 2009

People seemed happy to dodge raindrops while running into Lakeshore Mall on Sunday morning. ...more

March 30, 2009