Districts Make the Difference

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

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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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Midwest Veterans Closet and Lake County Honor Flight, supporting organizations dedicated to serving veterans.

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The @Deerfield_Parks is honoring veterans through its annual Field of Honor, featuring 600 American flags displayed at Jewett Park Nov. 9-13. Each flag represents a veteran or personal hero. Donations will benefit

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The Columbia County Conservation District welcomed about 220 eighth-grade to its ninth annual Water Education Day on Sept. 9 at Briar Creek Lake Park in Berwick. Students explored water quality, streams & groundwater.

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residents ages 14 and older with another way to stay active and healthy.

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The Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library District partnered with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois and the National Fitness Campaign to bring a free outdoor Fitness Court to the community. The seven-station gym offers workouts for all fitness levels and provides

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The Lehigh Acres Municipal Services Improvement District celebrated the completion of a stormwater project designed to reduce flooding and improve water quality. The project adds 585 acre-feet of stormwater storage.

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Kudos to the @JCSDistrict for earning national reaccreditation for its parks and recreation services! One of only 8 #CA agencies to receive this distinction, the district manages more than 250 acres of parkland.

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The Olathe Fire Protection District & @MontroseFPD assisted emergency responders after a Cessna 172 made an emergency landing on U.S. Highway 50 near Olathe. The 80-year-old pilot and student passenger were unharmed.
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The @KCFloodDistrict awarded grants to support 39 projects across the county aimed at reducing flood risks in local communities. The projects include drainage improvements, erosion prevention and fish passage enhancements.
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brings reliable water service to more residents and builds on the county’s progress toward broader access.

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The Northern Kentucky Water District has expanded public water service to 61 more households in Kenton County through a four-mile water main extension completed ahead of schedule. The project, made possible through county and state partnerships,

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local waterways safer for recreation — improving quality of life for area residents.

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The @MMSD_MKE is advancing cleanup efforts in the Milwaukee Estuary with a new facility designed to safely contain contaminated sediment. The project will help improve water quality, protect fish and wildlife, reduce truck traffic and emissions, and make

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The @PapioNRD reservoir system recently helped protect Omaha-area communities from worse flooding after heavy rain. The 17 reservoirs collect and slowly release stormwater, keeping water off roads and reducing flood risks.
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Community donations helped make the project possible, with more improvements planned next year.

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The Minot Park District has opened an all-inclusive playground at the Scheels South Hill complex, giving children of all abilities a place to play, connect and make friends. The playground features wheelchair access, cushioned surfacing and a communication board.

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hours of backup power, helping conserve energy for the community.

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The Roseburg Urban Sanitary Authority completed a solar-and-battery system with 13,372 panels to reduce electricity use and support reliable wastewater services. The system is expected to offset nearly all the main office’s electricity needs and provide more than 24

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Additional cleanup programs collected 2,112 pounds of trash, while participants documented 4,600 new litter items.

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The Tarrant Regional Water District @TRWD_News mobilized thousands of volunteers to remove nearly 20,000 pounds of trash from the Trinity River and five area lakes in 2026, despite weather forcing the cancellation of its spring Trash Bash in Fort Worth.