Category Archives: Announcements

Citrus Expo 2015

Posted on August 17, 2015 by James

The CSWCD’s Agricultural Mobile Irrigation Lab will have a booth at this year’s Citrus Expo on August 19th and 20th at the Lee Civic Center.  Click here for more information.

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South Florida Water Management District News

Posted on May 20, 2015 by James

“The Ripple Effect,” a newsletter of the South Florida Water Management District, can be viewed here: February/March 2015 Ripple Effect

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Can You Imagine Florida Without Oranges?

Posted on January 29, 2015 by James

A recent piece in The Atlantic highlighted the challenges of growing oranges in the age of Citrus Greening.  It’s worth a read: “Florida Without Oranges”

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National Geographic on the Future of Citrus

Posted on September 18, 2014 by James

Citrus growers and parties invested in orange juice and fresh fruit are searching for a solution to citrus greening.  An update from National Geographic: Can Genetic Engineering Save the Florida Orange?

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The Importance of Aquifers

Posted on August 20, 2014 by James

National Geographic has posted an article about the draining of aquifers in the American West.  The Mobile Irrigation Labs exist to prevent things like this from happening in Florida. If You Think the Water Crisis Can’t Get Worse, Wait Until the … Continue reading →

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