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The Ripple Effect:
covers the latest water news – straight from the source. Updated monthly after Governing Board meetings, the newsletter is emailed to subscribers, and is also available here. Premiering in May 2008, this newsletter replaces the State of the Water Management System and the Greater Everglades Ecosystem eNewsletter.

Ripple Effect Archive

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Water Shortage Related News Releases

August 2009 | July 2009 | June 2009 | May 2009 | April 2009 | March 2009 | February 2009 | January 2009 | December 2008 | November 2008 | October 2008 | September 2008 | August 2008 | July 2008 | June 2008 | May 2008 | April 2008 | March 2008 | February 2008 | January 2008 | December 2007 | November 2007 | October 2007 | September 2007 | August 2007 | July 2007 | June 2007 | May 2007 | April 2007 | March 2007

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Photos of the impacts of the Drought


bullet March 27, 2007

bullet March 27 - April 11, 2007

bullet April 19 - 20, 2007

bullet May 21, 2007

bullet January 2008

bullet February 2008

 drought photos

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Water Restrictions Radio Spots / Public Service Announcements

NOTE: You will need the RealPlayer plug-in for the audio files

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ENGLISH:
bullet PSA #1 Public Radio - Water Restrictions :30 [MP3]
bullet PSA #2 Public Radio - Water Restrictions :30 [MP3]
bullet PSA #1 Water Conservation :30 [MP3]
bullet PSA #2 Water Conservation :30 [MP3]
bullet PSA #3 Water Conservation :15 [MP3]
bullet PSA #4 Water Conservation :15 [MP3]
bullet PSA #5 Water Conservation :15 [MP3]
bullet Cinema Ad: Reduce Your Use! :14 [MPG]
bullet Buckets: Reduce Your Use! :30 seconds [MOV] or [WMV]
bullet PSA #1 - Public Radio :30 sec [MP3]
bullet PSA #2 - Public Radio :30 sec [MP3]
bullet PSA #3 - Public Radio :30 sec [MP3]
bullet PSA #4 - Public Radio :30 sec [MP3]
bullet PSA - Max Mayfield :15 sec [MP3]
bullet PSA - Max Mayfield :30 sec [MP3]
bullet PSA - Max Mayfield :60 sec [MP3]
bullet PSA - Water Shortage :30 Female [MP3]
bullet PSA #1 Sunny Days :30 Male [RM] or [MP3]
bullet PSA #1 Sunny Days :60 Female [RM] or [MP3]
bullet PSA #1 Sunny Days :60 Male & Female [RM] or [MP3]
bullet PSA #3 Pull Together :30 Female [RM] or [MP3]
bullet PSA #3 Pull Together :60 Male [RM] or [MP3]
bullet PSA #3 Pull Together :60 Male & Female [RM] or [MP3]

SPANISH:
bullet PSA #1 Water Conservation :30 Spanish [MP3]
bullet PSA #2 Water Conservation :15 Spanish [MP3]
bullet PSA - Water Shortage :30 Female Spanish [MP3]
bullet PSA #1 Sunny Days :30 Spanish Clear Chan [RM] or [MP3]
bullet PSA #1 Sunny Days :60 Spanish Clear Chan [RM] or [MP3]
bullet PSA #1 Sunny Days :60 Spanish Univision [RM] or [MP3]
bullet PSA #2 Attention :30 Spanish ClearChan [RM] or [MP3]
bullet PSA #2 Attention :30 Spanish Univision [RM] or [MP3]
bullet PSA #3 Pull Together :60 Spanish ClearChan [RM] or [MP3]

CREOLE:
bullet PSA #1 Water Conservation :15 Creole [MP3]
bullet PSA #2 Water Conservation :30 Creole [MP3]
bullet PSA #2 Attention :60 Creole [RM] or [MP3]
bullet PSA #3 Pull Together :60 Creole [RM] or [MP3]

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August 2009

bullet SFWMD Encouraging Hotels, Motels to Become Water CHAMPs. (August 3)

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July 2009

bullet SFWMD Increases Transparency and Enhances Public Process for Regulatory Permitting Programs. (July 8)

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June 2009

bullet Recent Rains Allow for 2 Days of Lawn Watering in South Miami-Dade, Monroe Counties. (June 12)

bullet SFWMD Water Conditions E-Briefing: Significant Rain Recharges, Water Managers Plan for Future. (June 2)

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May 2009

bullet SFWMD Water Conditions E-Briefing: Rain Refreshes But Falls Short of Erasing Deficit. (May 21)

bullet SFWMD Hosts Water Academy 2 for Broward County Leaders. (May 19)

bullet SFWMD E-Briefing: Water Shortage Continues Despite Recent Rainfall. (May 15)

bullet SFWMD Observes Water Reuse Week. (May 14)

bullet Broward, Keys Service Centers Holding Water Shortage Compliance Workshops. (May 12)

bullet SFWMD E-Briefing: Record Dry Season Tightens Grip on Region. (May 7)

bullet Lawn Watering Limited to One Day a Week for South Miami-Dade, Monroe Counties. (May 7)

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April 2009

bullet SFWMD E-Briefing: Dry Season Set for Record. (Apr. 30)

bullet Water Shortage Compliance Workshops Coming to Palm Beach County, Treasure Coast. (Apr. 30)

bullet SFWMD to Host Water Shortage Compliance Workshop for Local Enforcement Officials. (Apr. 27)

bullet SFWMD E-Briefing: Evaporation Exceeds Rainfall. (Apr. 22)

bullet 2nd Annual Landscape Challenge Fosters Wise Use of Water Resources. (Apr. 15)

bullet SFWMD E-Briefing: Water Levels Dropping. (Apr. 14)

bullet SFWMD Observes April as Water Conservation Month. (Apr. 9)

bullet SFWMD Celebrates National Environmental Education Week at Pine Jog Elementary School. (Apr. 8)

bullet SFWMD E-Briefing: Drought Conditions Persist. (Apr. 8)

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March 2009

bullet SFWMD E-Briefing: Rainfall Deficits Increasing Again. (Mar. 31)

bullet SFWMD Partners with Lee County School District to Save Water. (Mar. 30)

bullet SFWMD Seeking Public Input on Kissimmee Basin Water Reservations. (Mar. 25)

bullet SFWMD E-Briefing: Drought Remains Despite Recent Rains. (Mar. 24)

bullet SFWMD "Water Matters" Newsletter with Water Saving Tips Coming to a Newspaper Near You This Saturday. (Mar. 23)

bullet SFWMD Rainfall E-Briefing: Deficits Continue. (Mar. 17)

bullet Historic Platts/Backus House to Get "Extreme Yard Makeover". (Mar. 13)

bullet SFWMD Begins Drought E-Briefing for the Media - Regular emails detail the latest rainfall data and photography. (Mar. 10)

bullet SFWMD Press Conference, Water Conditions in the District. (Mar. 6) View Briefing [RM]

bullet Rainfall in the Red; Conservation Key to Stretching Water Supply - Landscape watering restrictions remain in effect for parched region. (Mar. 6)

bullet Rainfall in the Red: SFWMD to Hold Briefing on Dry Conditions - Conservation is a key to stretching the limited water supply. (Mar. 5)

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February 2009

bullet Rainfall Scarce Through First Half of Dry Season - Fourth-driest start to dry season underscores need for water conservation. (Feb. 12)

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January 2009

bullet MEDIA: SFWMD Hosts Public Workshop on Year-Round Landscape Irrigation Conservation Measures. (Jan. 21)

bullet MEDIA: SFWMD to Host "How-to" Water Conservation Workshop. (Jan. 19)
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December 2008

bullet Drier Conditions Persist Throughout South Florida in November - Water conservation remains critical to protect water supply. (Dec. 8)

bullet New Web Feature Details Proposed Water Conservation Measures - SFWMD special section, www.sfwmd.gov/2days, provides public updates. (Dec. 4)

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November 2008

bullet SFWMD Invests in Additional Alternative Water Supply - 15 projects to help sustain South Florida's water resources. (Nov. 25)

bullet Top Five Ways to Conserve Water During the Holidays. (Nov. 19)

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October 2008

bullet SFWMD Audio Interviews: The Dry Season and Conservation. (Oct. 30)

bullet SFWMD Audio Interview: Chip Merriam Talks Water Conservation. (Oct. 29)

bullet Proposed Water Conservation Rule Moves Forward. (Oct. 9)

bullet South Florida's Dry Season on the Horizon. (Oct. 7)

bullet Water Conservation Program to Build Conservation Culture. (Oct. 1)

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September 2008

bullet SFWMD Modifies Agricultural and Commercial Water Restrictions. (Sept. 11)

bullet Alternative Water Projects Receive '09 Funding. (Sept. 11)

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August 2008

bullet District Recovery In Motion After Tropical Storm Fay (Aug. 20)

bullet July Thunderstorms Bring Above-Average Rainfall (Aug. 4)

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July 2008

bullet Century Commission to Host 2008 Water Congress - (Sept. 25-26 in Orlando) Congress to Find Solutions to Florida's Water Challenges. (July 16, 2008) [PDF]

bullet June Brings Average Rainfall, Steady Transition into Wet Season. (July 3)

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June 2008

bullet X-Treme Yard Makeover Complete. (June 28)

bullet New Spanish Web Site Packed with Water Saving Tips. (June 12)

bullet Xtreme Yard Makeover Sets an Example for Outdoor Water Conservation. (June 10)

bullet May Brings Below-Average Rainfall, Marks End of Dry Season. (June 4)

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May 2008

bullet MEDIA ADVISORY: Restaurants Move in a "Green" Direction. (May 23)

bullet WEEKEND ALERT: Scorching Fires Highlight Importance of Wildfire Safety and Emergency Water Restrictions. (May 23)

bullet Public Workshops Continue for Year-Round Landscape Irrigation Conservation Rulemaking. (May 16)

bullet X-Treme Yard Makeover Features Water Smart Plants. (May 12)

bullet April Brings Third Consecutive Month of Above-Average Rainfall. (May 7)

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April 2008

bullet Kick-off Event to Showcase Florida-friendly landscapes. (Apr. 22)

bullet EDITORIAL: by Carol Ann Wehle, Executive Director - Florida's wave of the future is a wave that conserves water. (Apr. 21)

bullet SFWMD Partners with Soil and Water Conservation Districts to Provide Free Lawn Irrigation Evaluations. (Apr. 18)

bullet MEDIA ADVISORY: Public Workshops Scheduled for Landscape Irrigation Conservation Rulemaking. (Apr. 17)

bullet Revised Emergency Water Restrictions Start Friday. (Apr. 16)

bullet April is Water Conservation Month. (Apr. 15)

bullet Media Advisory: SFWMD to Host Mobile Irrigation Lab Demonstration. (Apr. 14)

bullet South Florida Moves to Two-Day-A-Week Emergency Water Restrictions. (Apr. 10)

bullet Water Resource Improvements May Change Water Restrictions. (Apr. 9)

bullet Above-Average March Rains Bring Relief to Water Shortage. (Apr. 4)

bullet SFWMD Observes April as Water Conservation Month in Florida. (Apr. 2)

bullet Deerfield Beach Receives Grant to Expand Water Treatment Plant. (Apr.l 2)

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March 2008

bullet Media Advisory: District Awards $418,000 Grant for Deerfield Beach Alternative Water Supply Project. (Mar. 31)

bullet Pompano Beach Expanding Reuse Water Distribution. (Mar. 27)

bullet Media Advisory: District awards $712,900 Alternative Water Supply Grant to Pompano Beach. (Mar. 24)

bullet Spring into ACTION! April is Water Conservation Month. (Mar. 21)

bullet Op Ed: by Shannon Estenoz, Governing Board Member - Connected by Water, Across a Mostly Dry Land. (Mar. 21)

bullet SFWMD Grant Supports Miramar Alternative Water Supply Projects. (Mar. 20)

bullet Media Advisory: Miramar to Receive Grant for Alternative Water Supply Projects. (Mar. 18)

bullet Water Shortage Lingers Despite February Rains. (Mar. 12)

bullet Hollywood Awarded funding for Water Conservation. (Mar. 10)

bullet Media Advisory: Dry Outlook in South Florida. (Mar. 4)

bullet Hollywood to Receive $1.23 Million in SFWMD Grants for Alternative Water Supply, Water Conservation Projects. (Mar. 4)

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February 2008

bullet Media Advisory: Dry Outlook in South Florida. (Feb. 29)

bullet SFWMD Awards WaterSIP Funding to Coral Springs. (Feb. 22)

bullet District provides funding to Coral Springs for water conservation and stormwater improvements. (Feb. 19)

bullet Midway through South Florida's Dry Season, It's Very Dry. (Feb. 5)

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January 2008

bullet Tamarac Awarded $42,000 for Water Conservation Program. (Jan. 24)

bullet Landscapes Can Remain Healthy with One-Day-a-Week Watering. (Jan. 22)

bullet Emergency Water Supply Option Considered for Lake Okeechobee. (Jan. 22)

bullet SFWMD to Host Water Shortage Compliance Workshops for Local Enforcement Officials. (Jan. 18)

bullet Water Conservation and Restriction Information Available at Three Community Events. (Jan. 11)

bullet SFWMD to Refurbish Four Lake Okeechobee Pump Stations. (Jan. 9)

bullet SFWMD Provides Emergency Funding, Assistance to Accelerate Completion of Lake Region Water Treatment Plant. (Jan. 8)

bullet 2006 & 2007: South Florida's Driest Back-to-Back Years on Record. (Jan. 8)

bullet Coconut Creek Awarded Funding for Water-Saving Devices. (Jan. 7)

bullet SFWMD to Host Water Shortage Compliance Workshops (Jan. 9 & 10) for Local Enforcement Officials. (Jan. 4)

bullet SFWMD "Water Matters" Newsletter in 21 Leading Newspapers Provides Valuable Water-Saving Tips. (Jan. 2)
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December 2007

bullet 2007: Protecting water supplies during historical drought highlights year of accomplishments for SFWMD. (Dec. 26)

bullet District awards WaterSIP funding to Hallandale Beach. (Dec. 20)

bullet South Florida Adopts One-Day-a-Week Watering. (Dec. 13)

bullet Media Advisory: SFWMD Governing Board to Hold Joint Meeting with Palm Beach County Commission. (Dec. 11)

bullet SFWMD Underscores Water Conservation Following Near-Record-Low November Rainfall. (Dec. 3)

bullet National Water Experts Convene in South Florida for SFWMD Water Conservation Summit. (Dec. 2)

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November 2007

bullet Water Conservation Summit Set for December 4. (Nov. 30)

bullet Water Managers Report Improved Water Quality in Lake Okeechobee. (Nov. 26)

bullet Media Advisory: South Florida Water Management District and Public Water Utilities to Discuss Lessons Learned from 2007 Water Shortage, Plan for 2008. (Nov. 21)

bullet New Web Site Launches Water Conservation Mind-Set. (Nov. 19)

bullet Taylor Creek Navigation Lock to Close. (Nov. 16)

bullet Water Use Permit Renewed for Miami-Dade County. (Nov. 15)

bullet SFWMD to Recommend Tighter Water Restrictions. (Nov. 14)

bullet Water Managers to Hold Water Conservation Summit Dec. 4. (Nov. 8)

bullet Wet Season Over, Water Shortage Remains. (Nov. 6)

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October 2007

bullet Lingering Water Shortage Forces Termination of Water Withdrawals. (Oct. 15)

bullet Normal Lock Operations at S-65E Resume Today. (Oct. 5)

bullet Media Advisory: Lake Okeechobee Navigation Locks to Begin Restricted Operations Mon., Oct. 8, 2007. (Oct. 4)

bullet Regional Water Shortage Persists Despite Above Average September Rains. (Oct. 3)

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September 2007

bullet SFWMD Recognized for Protecting Future Water Supplies. (Sept. 26)

bullet Despite Weather Extremes, Everglades Agricultural Area Achieves 18% Phosphorus Reduction. (Sept. 13)

bullet SFWMD Celebrates Water Reuse Week. (Sept. 11)

bullet Lake Okeechobee Water Levels Well Below Previous Lows for This Time of Year. (Sept. 10)

bullet Low water levels allow removal of potential navigation hazards. (Sept. 10)

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August 2007

bullet District Pursues Partnerships with Ranchers to Expand Water Storage North of Lake Okeechobee. (Aug. 20)

bullet SFWMD Awards $400,000 to Save Water. (Aug. 14)

bullet SFWMD Models Indicate Likelihood of Regional Water Shortage Next Year. (Aug. 9)

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July 2007

bullet District's Citizen Information Line Fields More than 21,000 Calls. (July 24)

bullet Water Managers to Hold Water Summit July 30. (July 16)

bullet SFWMD Adjusts Water Restrictions for Upper & Lower East Coast Water Users. (July 11)

bullet Water Shortage Briefing set for July 11. (July 10)

bullet Dry Conditions Continue along Kissimmee River, Set Records in Lake Okeechobee. (July 5)

bullet Muck Removal in Lake Okeechobee Tops 1.9 Million Cubic Yards. (July 5)

bullet Lake Okeechobee Water Levels Setting New Records Daily. (July 2)

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June 2007

bullet Lake Okeechobee Hits New Record Low of 8.88 Feet. (June 30)

bullet SFWMD Rescinds Cease Withdrawal Order for Agricultural Users in St. Lucie County. (June 21)

bullet Helping Spread the Word - "Use Only What You Need". (June 20)

bullet SFWMD Expedites District-Wide Adoption of Year-Round Landscape Irrigation Measures. (June 14)

bullet Racing the Rain on Lake Okeechobee. (June 1)

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May 2007

bullet Lake Okeechobee Hits Record 8.94-Foot Low. (May 31)

bullet Lake Okeechobee Matches 2001 Record Low. (May 30)

bullet Lake Okeechobee Ties Historic Low. (May 30)

bullet Media Event: Low, Lower or Lowest. (May 29)

bullet Drought Brings Opportunity to Speed-Up Lake Okeechobee Restoration. (May 24)

bullet Truckin' the Muck out of Largest Lake in Southeastern United States. (May 23)

bullet Continued Drought Conditions Force New Water Restrictions. (May 10)

bullet Press Conference: Drought Continues in Florida. (May 8)

bullet Wal-Mart Aids SFWMD in Water Shortage Awareness. (May 2)

bullet No quick end to drought in sight. (May 1)

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April 2007

bullet SFWMD Issues Alternative Source Emergency Order for City of West Palm Beach. (Apr. 26)

bullet Lake Okeechobee Navigation Locks Closed. (Apr. 26)

bullet Press Conference: Statewide drought drops Florida's Largest Lake to Record Low Levels. (Apr. 26)

bullet SFWMD web site offers interactive information on water restrictions. (Apr. 26)

bullet Citizen Information Line Handles Nearly 7000 Calls. (Apr. 25)

bullet Media Advisory: Drought Threatens South Florida Town's Water Supply. (Apr. 12)

bullet Severe Water Shortage Declared for Most of the South Florida Water Management District . (Apr. 12)

bullet Press Conference: SFWMD Water Shortage Briefing for News Media. (Apr. 11)

bullet SFWMD and Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association Team Up to Promote Water-Wise Landscaping. (Apr. 9)

bullet SFWMD to Limit Water Deliveries from the Everglades System to the Lower East Coast. (Apr. 3)

bullet Florida Strengthens Protection for the Everglades. (Apr. 3)

bullet SFWMD to Recommend Expanded Water Restrictions. (Apr. 2)

bullet Press Conference: Water Shortage Briefing for Media. (Apr. 2)

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March 2007

bullet Drought Deepens: 2007 Dry Season Among Driest on Record. (Mar. 30)

bullet Media Advisory: South Florida Water Management District to Host Water Shortage Compliance Workshops for Local Enforcement Officials. (Mar. 26)

bullet SFWMD Partners with FKAA on Florida Keys Alternative Water Supply Projects. (Mar. 23)

bullet Mandatory Water Use Restrictions Go Into Effect Today Throughout South Florida. (Mar. 22)

bullet Media Advisory: SFWMD to Host Water Shortage Compliance Workshops for Local Enforcement Officials. (Mar. 21)

bullet Water Managers Declare Water Shortages, Impose Mandatory Water Restrictions. (Mar. 15)

bullet Falling Lake Okeechobee Levels Prompt Water Managers to Prepare to Install 14 Temporary Forward Pumps. (Mar. 6)

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