Special districts are the most local of local governments: they are community-formed, owned, and governed, and provide highly specialized services.

United States
Joined July 2015
Congratulations to the winners of our 2026 national high #schoolstudentvideo contest! • 1st Place ($2,000) Caleigh M. from Vacaville High School in California @VacavilleHigh • 2nd Place ($1,000) Emma A. from Ridge Point High School in Texas @RPHS_Panthers10
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The @SJRWMD and Anastasia Mosquito Control District joined regional partners at Tide Fest, hosted by the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve. More than 450 students explored estuary ecology through hands-on activities focused on water quality, wildlife &
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conservation, highlighting the importance of protecting northeast Florida’s water resources. Learn more: sjrwmd.com/2026/10/celebrati… #DistrictsMakeTheDifference #FL
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The @WeberBasinWater is partnering with Ogden City on a project to replace the aging Pineview Reservoir water pipeline, strengthening water system reliability for more than 120,000 users. Construction began early due to low reservoir levels;
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this section is expected to be completed in January 2027. Read more: abc4.com/news/be-water-wise/… #DistrictsMakeTheDifference #UT
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The @LPNNRD hosted nearly 300 students from 17 Nebraska schools for the East Central Region Land Judging Contest. Through hands-on competition, students evaluated soil conditions, assessed land capability, identified environmental factors and recommended
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appropriate conservation and land management practices at four soil pits. Learn more: nrdnet.org/news/lower-platte… #DistrictsMakeTheDifference #NE
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The Elephant Butte Irrigation District in New Mexico is assessing all 27 of its dams to identify potential problems and determine which need attention first. Working with engineering consultants, the district is developing a risk analysis matrix to guide repairs,
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prioritize maintenance and allocate staff and resources effectively. Learn more: organmountainnews.com/ebid-2… #DistrictsMakeTheDifference #NM
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The Metro Flood Diversion Authority’s Fargo-Moorhead Area Diversion project is nearly 90% complete, with operations expected next spring. The project provides flood protection through a 30-mile diversion channel, a 22-mile earthen embankment and two operational aqueducts,
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marking a major milestone in regional infrastructure development. @FMDiversion Read more: am1100theflag.com/news/fm-ar… #DistrictsMakeTheDifference #ND
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The Allegheny County Airport Authority partnered with local educators and school districts to offer Fly Like A Girl, a summer academy introducing high school girls to drone aviation. @PITairport Read more: dronexl.co/2026/07/25/fly-li… #DistrictsMakeTheDifference #PA
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The @SpencerportFD is giving teens a chance to explore firefighting through its new Junior Firefighters Program. 🚒 The academy offered training in firefighting basics creating a path toward full membership at 18. More: 13wham.com/news/local/spence… #DistrictsMakeTheDifference #NY
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The @tankbus is rolling out several service changes to make getting around Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati easier. Two new high-frequency corridors will connect Newport, Covington and Cincinnati, while several routes will run more often.
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TANK also will expand TANK Plus, adjust route pairings and update schedules to improve reliability for riders. Learn more: linknky.com/business/sponsor… #DistrictsMakeTheDifference #KY
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Corbett Fire District is adding three 15,000-gallon water cisterns in rural areas where fire hydrants aren’t available. Two will serve the Aims area and one will be installed along Larch Mountain Road. The project, funded through a voter-approved bond,
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Parker Water & Sanitation District is strengthening its water future with a new pump station that can deliver up to 22.2M gallons per day providing Parker with a reliable & sustainable water source to meet demands. More: hdrinc.com/portfolio/wise-pu… #DistrictsMakeTheDifference #CO
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Thanks to a collaborative rescue effort, a dolphin rescued from a Matlacha Pass sandbar is thriving in its natural habitat. 🐬 Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Control District crews worked with community members and marine mammal rescuers to return the dolphin to the water.
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FWC, NOAA and researchers continue to monitor its movements through satellite tracking. Read more: winknews.com/news/lee/rescue… #DistrictsMakeTheDifference #FL
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