Conservation Archives - Tampa Bay Water

Category Archive: Conservation

1302/26

Why Water Conservation Matters in Tampa Bay

Conservation
Water conservation is a way of life in Florida, but during extended dry periods—like the one we’re experiencing now—it becomes even more important. Ongoing dry conditions mean we’re relying more heavily on certain water sources. That’s why we’re asking everyone to use only...
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0809/25

Apply Today for a Water Conservation and Protection Mini-grant!

Conservation
If you’ve got a great idea to conserve and protect our water, we’ve got a grant for that! We’re looking for organizations that share our environmental stewardship goals and are...
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0709/25

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program Approved for Two More Years of Funding

Conservation
Tampa Bay Water’s board approved a two-year funding agreement to continue supporting the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) programs in Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties. This long-standing partnership, which began in 1995,...
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0802/25

Pinellas County and City of St. Petersburg Residents Honored for Water-Wise Landscaping Achievements

Conservation
Three Tampa Bay area residents and communities have been recognized for their outstanding commitment to water conservation and sustainable landscaping through the Tampa Bay Community Water Wise Awards Program. This...
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3007/24

Conservation Efforts Still Needed

Conservation
Even with summer rains beginning, water conservation efforts are still needed as the region remains in a Stage 1 Drought Alert. April and May only received half of the expected...
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2207/24

Mini-grants Available for Water Conservation and Source Water Protection Projects

Conservation, Source Water Protection
Tampa Bay Water is expanding its Source Water Protection Mini-grant Program to include water conservation and increasing the amount of grants the program will provide annually from $30,000 to $50,000...
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0306/24

Conservation Still Important Even in Rainy Season

Conservation
With the summer rainy season approaching, you might think you could relax your conservation efforts, but once-weekly watering restrictions are in effect until at least July 1, and conserving water...
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2904/24

Current Drought Conditions Improving; Conservation Still Needed

Conservation
Cooler weather, return-to-normal rainfall and once-weekly watering restrictions have helped the region save 33 million gallons of water per day since mid-November. Kudos to tri-county residents for conserving water! “This...
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0504/24

Water Conservation is Essential to Weathering Dry Season

Conservation
The Tampa Bay area has received normal rainfall since November, which has helped lessen the drought conditions in our coastal areas and allowed Tampa Bay Water to store additional water...
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0703/24

Conservation is Key as Dry Season Approaches

Conservation
Cooler temperatures, recent rains, watering restrictions and increased permitted withdrawals from the Alafia River have allowed Tampa Bay Water to add water to the regional reservoir. That’s good news. However,...
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