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District Temporarily Closes Airboat Slide in Citrus County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) has temporarily closed the Brogden Bridge airboat slide at Turner Camp Road in Citrus County due to required maintenance associated with the wooden deck. The slide is located between the Hernando and Inverness pools of
District Awards Grants to Schools in Citrus, Hernando, Levy, Marion and Sumter Counties for Water Resources Education Projects
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) awarded $108,304 in grants to 51 educators within the District as part of the Splash! school grant program. The program provides up to $3,000 per school to enhance student knowledge of freshwater resources in grades K-12.
District Awards Grants to Schools in Highlands County for Water Resources Education Projects
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) awarded $108,304 in grants to 51 educators within the District as part of the Splash! school grant program. The program provides up to $3,000 per school to enhance student knowledge of freshwater resources in grades K-12.
District Awards Grants to Schools in Hillsborough County for Water Resources Education Projects
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) awarded $108,304 in grants to 51 educators within the District as part of the Splash! school grant program. The program provides up to $3,000 per school to enhance student knowledge of freshwater resources in grades K-12.
District Awards Grants to Schools in Manatee and Sarasota Counties for Water Resources Education
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) awarded $108,304 in grants to 51 educators within the District as part of the Splash! school grant program.
District Awards Grants to Schools in Pasco and Pinellas Counties for Water Resources Education Projects
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) awarded $108,304 in grants to 51 educators within the District as part of the Splash! school grant program.
District Awards Grants to Schools in Polk County for Water Resources Education Projects
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) awarded $108,304 in grants to 51 educators within the District as part of the Splash! school grant program. The program provides up to $3,000 per school to enhance student knowledge of freshwater resources in grades K-12.
District Aims to Reduce Risk of Wildfires by Scheduling Prescribed Fires for Hillsborough County
Setting prescribed fires in controlled settings can reduce the risk of wildfires burning out of control.
District Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Funds Water Resources Projects
On Tuesday, the Southwest Florida Water Management District's (District) Governing Board adopted a $224.8 million budget for fiscal year (FY) 2024, including approximately $92.4 million for Cooperative Funding Initiatives and District grants for water resources projects.
District to Hold Series of Hog Hunts in 2023-2024, 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.
Governing Board to Meet in Tampa (Note: 3 p.m. start time)
The Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 3 p.m. at the Tampa Service Office, located at 7601 U.S. Highway 301 North.