Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hernando County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in environment
Bay Lake Invasive Vegetation Removal
County natural resources staff towed a harvester up the Weeki Wachee River and removed over 5,300 pounds of invasive water lettuce from Bay Lake, restoring kayak access for residents; FWC held off on herbicide spraying.
Water Restrictions
Hernando County is keeping strict one-day-a-week lawn watering rules in place until March 2027 to protect local water supplies. If you like a lush green yard, you'll need to adapt your routine to keep the county's taps flowing.
Viridi Energy Renewable Natural Gas Project
Viridi Energy proposed a $6+ million renewable natural gas facility at the county landfill, turning landfill gas into revenue and green energy. The board accepted the proposal to begin contract negotiations.