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Public Invited to Help Identify Flood Prone Areas in the Sebring Watershed in Highlands County

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is gathering information to improve identification of flood prone areas in Highlands County.

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A forest at Conner Preserve. In the foreground, there are green, saw-like fronds of saw palmetto plants. The midground and background are filled with pine trees and various other trees with bare branches, some appearing dead, under a partly cloudy blue sky.

Celebrating National Public Lands Day with the District

Annually, the fourth Saturday in September is recognized as National Public Lands Day (NPLD)! 

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District to Hold Series of Hog Hunts in 2025-2026, Permits Will Be Available Online

District land managers plan to hold a series of hog hunts on District lands throughout the year to help reduce the feral hog population. 

Prospective hunters can purchase permits for Phase I hunts beginning at 9 a.m. Oct. 1, on the District’s website WaterMatters.org/HogHunts. Permits will be available on a first come, first serve basis until they are sold out. The cost is $75 for each permit. A complete list of hunts with locations and dates is also available online.

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