Community & Community Associations

Local Communities

Our Vision is to grow thriving community gardens and healthy environments, with equal access for all.

Our Mission is to support community gardening, share knowledge and resources, grow a sustainable framework through advocacy and public policy, and cultivate individual and community health.

Why Community Garden?

Monthly Planting Guides

Community Garden Specialist Urban Agriculture Certification

The Value of Community Gardens

Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful

Their mission is to promote a culture of environmental stewardship through volunteer and educational opportunities. Support Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful and know that 100% of the proceeds stay in our community and help to make a cleaner, greener, more livable home for us all. Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful provides a unique experience for individuals to make an impact in our community. We offer a variety of service projects to work with groups of all ages. We combine education with service to create a cohesive community effort for change.

Adopt-A-Road, Park, HART Shelter, Shoreline, Monofilament Tube or Watergoat

Types of Adoptions

Adopt-A-Road: A minimum of a one mile stretch of right-of-way
Adopt-A-Park: County and City Parks are available and projects can include litter removal and beautification
Adopt-A-Shoreline: A stretch of accessible shoreline, piers or waterway
Adopt-A-Monofilament Tube: Monofilament tubes at boat ramps and fishing piers
Adopt-A-WATERGOAT: Removal of the collection of litter and debris that washes in from nearby storm drains from surrounding neighborhood streets
Adopt-A-HART Shelter: Adoptees will be responsible for monthly cleaning of the bus shelter of their choice (Requirements and more information below!)

Florida Learning Garden

Hillsborough Trash Free Waters

Tree Planting Program

Tampa.gov

Sept Hillsborough River & Coastal Cleanup

Tampa Bay Watch

Tampa Bay Watch hosts three large-scale community cleanups a year, along with smaller efforts on a needed basis at various sites throughout the Tampa Bay region. Keep an eye out to participate in March (Great American Cleanup), July, and September (International Coastal Cleanup).

Programs:

HOA

Florida law defines an HOA as a private association of parcel owners and their agents (or a combination thereof), where two main criteria must apply: (1) membership is required for parcel ownership; and (2) the members must allow the association to impose assessments that “may become a lien on the parcel” if unpaid.

Public Service Commission (PSC)

PSC When to Call

Other Resources

Florida Wildlife Conservation Guide

Website Accessibility Statement

Hillsborough Soil and Water Conservation District (the "District") is committed to ensuring that its services are accessible to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, the District strives to provide an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, AA, and commercial screen reading software. Features of the website are created to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities.

If you need any special assistance or accommodations:

Contact our compliance support team via telephone at: (888) 765-1970

Ongoing Compliance Information

Compliance Coordinator

The District has designated a Compliance Coordinator for website disability-related accommodations. The Compliance Coordinator has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best practices and requirements.

Compliance Procedures

The District is working to ensure all website content complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and controlling State laws. In an ongoing effort to continually improve and remediate accessibility issues, the website is regularly scanned to ensure ongoing compliance, and timely changes are made to any inaccessible content if found.

Accessible Documents Policy

The District is committed to providing all documents hosted on the website in an accessible format or making accessible alternatives available.

Linked Documents and Third Parties

Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites that do not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties, we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.

Report a Website Accessibility Issue

We are committed to your ability to access all content, and we will respond to all requests in a timely manner. If you need assistance or accommodations while accessing content on this website, please contact our Compliance Coordinator via the form below: