Water Resource Monthly UpdatesDecember
- 12/27 Project will maximize Pasco County's reclaimed water system
- 12/26 District urges water conservation despite wet weekend
- 12/18 Project will reduce flooding near Saddlebag Lake
- 12/18 Project will reduce erosion and flooding along Bear Creek Channel
- 12/15 District employees help during holiday season
- 12/15 Observation deck planned for environmental education center
- 12/11 Water shortage authority delegated
- 12/11 District to treat Braden River for water hyacinth and water lettuce
- 12/11 Charlotte County creeks to be treated for water hyacinth and water lettuce
- 12/08 District study indicates increase of public hunting facilities
- 12/05 Project to reduce flooding and improve water quality in Redington Beach
November
- 11/30 Haines City Water Use Permit Modified
- 11/30 Project to assist with aquifer recovery in Hardee County
- 11/30 District sets six Pasco County lake levels
- 11/30 Project could reduce groundwater pumping up to 1,358,400 gallons per day
- 11/29 District to treat water lettuce on Rainbow River
- 11/29 District to treat Lake Panasoffkee for water lettuce and water hyacinth
- 11/28 Media Alert:Wheelin' Sportsmen Hunt on Alston Tract
- 11/22 Upper Hillsborough's Alston Tract Reserved for Disabled Hunt
- 11/15 District seeks public input on Pasco County lake levels
- 11/15 Wheelin’ Sportsmen Hunt Media Alert
- 11/15 Soil moisture sensor research project enters second phase
- 11/13 Improving water quality one sinkhole at a time
- 11/09 Sarasota County water resources education projects honored
- 11/09 Polk County water resources projects receive recognition
- 11/09 Pinellas County water resources education projects honored
- 11/09 Pasco County water resources educator honored
- 11/09 Marion County water resources education project honored
- 11/09 Manatee County water resources projects receive recognition
- 11/09 Hillsborough County water resources education projects honored
- 11/09 DeSoto County water resources education project honored
- 11/09 Highlands County water resources projects receive recognition
- 11/09 Sumter County water resources education projects honored
- 11/09 Citrus County water resources education project honored
- 11/09 Charlotte County water resources educator honored
- 11/07 District to treat water hyacinth and water lettuce in Charlotte County
- 11/07 District to treat water hyacinth and water lettuce on Lake Panasoffkee
- 11/07 District to hold disabled hunt at Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve
- 11/03 Lake Panasoffkee Restoration Council releases progress report
- 11/01 District to Treat Water Hyacinth and Water Lettuce on the Withlacoochee River
- 11/01 District to Treat Braden River for Water Hyacinth and Water Lettuce
October
- 10/31 Watershed Management Plans Will Address Flooding in Hernando County
- 10/26 District approves project that could reduce groundwater pumping up to 365,000 gallons per day
- 10/25 Project could reduce groundwater pumping up to 94,900 gallons per day
- 10/24 Plan coordinates a sustainable water supply in Central Florida
- 10/24 District sets Citrus, Levy and Sumter County lake levels
- 10/24 Project will reduce groundwater pumping in Highlands County
- 10/24 Musselmann receives Osprey Award
- 10/23 Watershed Management Plans will address water quality and potential flooding
- 10/19 Aquifer Resource Weekly Update: October 18, 2006
- 10/18 Outdoor opportunities for the disabled
- 10/18 City of Pinellas Park stormwater project will improve lake
- 10/16 Andrade receives national water reuse award
- 10/13 Ceremony to feature American flag flown in Afghanistan
- 10/12 Controlled Burns Scheduled for Prairie-Shell Creek Property
- 10/12 Controlled Burns Scheduled for Sarasota County
- 10/12 Controlled Burns Scheduled for Highlands County
- 10/11 Aquifer Resource Weekly Update: October 11, 2006
- 10/11 Effectiveness of stormwater treatment wetland will be monitored
- 10/09 District seeks public input on Sumter County lake levels
- 10/06 District Seeks Public Input on Citrus County Lake Levels
- 10/04 Aquifer Resource Weekly Update: October 4, 2006
- 10/04 Charlotte County Creeks to be Treated for Water Hyacinth and Water Lettuce
- 10/02 District Seeks Public Input on Lake Marion Lake Levels
- 10/02 Project will reduce flooding near Tank Lake
September
- 09/27 District Sets FY2007 Millage Rates and Budget
- 09/27 District Increases Charlotte County's Water Supply
- 09/26 District approves project that could reduce groundwater pumping up to 1,076,100 gallons per day
- 09/26 District approves project that could reduce groundwater pumping up to 197,000 gallons per day
- 09/26 Agreement Allows Sumter County to Develop a Park
- 09/26 Project will reduce groundwater pumping, increase farm's efficiency
- 09/26 District Selects Group to Manage Flying Eagle Youth Center
- 09/25 District to Treat Water Hyacinth and Water Lettuce on the Withlacoochee River
- 09/22 District Seeks Public Input on Ranking Water Bodies
- 09/21 District to Treat Water Hyacinth and Water Lettuce on the Withlacoochee River
- 09/20 Project to Reduce Flooding and Improve Water Quality in Redington Shores
- 09/19 Rainbow Farms Project will prevent erosion, improve water quality
- 09/14 Project Expands Polk County Reclaimed Water System
- 09/12 District Budgets Additional Funds for Wares Creek Bridge Replacement Project
- 09/07 Family Fun Featured at Springs Festival
- 09/06 Indian Shores Stormwater Project to Treat Runoff
- 09/01 Deadline to Apply for Community Education Grants is Sept. 15
August
- 08/29 Project will reduce flooding and restore wetlands near Lake June
- 08/28 Project Will Improve Water Quality, Restore Habitat in Sutherland Bayou
- 08/25 Withlacoochee River Basin Board Sets Millage Rate
- 08/25 New Community Liaison at Water Management District
- 08/23 Controlled Burns Scheduled for District Land in Highlands County
- 08/23 Committee honors Edward W. Chance and Dr. James T. Griffiths
- 08/23 Charlotte County Creeks to be Treated for Water Hyacinth and Water Lettuce
- 08/21 Project to save 700,000 gallons of water per day
- 08/18 Public workshop on Regional Water Supply Plan in Bartow
- 08/16 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board Sets Millage Rate
- 08/16 Public workshop on Regional Water Supply Plan in Sarasota
- 08/15 Hillsborough River Basin Board Sets Millage Rate
- 08/14 Public workshop on Regional Water Supply Plan in Tampa
- 08/09 Manasota Basin Board Sets Millage Rate
- 08/09 Draft Regional Water Supply Plan ready for public input
- 08/09 Coastal Rivers Basin Board Adopts Millage Rate
- 08/08 Project to provide reclaimed water to Payne Park
- 08/07 Peace River Basin Board Sets Millage Rate
- 08/03 Northwest Hillsborough Basin Board Sets Millage Rate
- 08/03 Alafia River Basin Board Sets Millage Rate
- 08/03 District and Polk County Preparing to Proceed on Lake Hancock Project
- 08/03 District to Treat Water Hyacinths and Water Lettuce on the Withlacoochee River
- 08/03 Charlotte County Creeks to be Treated for Water Hyacinth and Water Lettuce
- 08/01 District honors Edward W. Chance
July
- 07/27 Study to focus on Lake Tarpon and County Reclaimed Water System
- 07/25 District to Treat Water Hyacinths and Water Lettuce on the Withlacoochee River
- 07/25 Lake Tarpon to be Treated for Water Hyacinth and Water Lettuce
- 07/24 Low Impact Development Workshop a part of Annual Conference
- 07/24 A Decade of Funding Community Education Grants
- 07/20 District to Treat Water Hyacinth and Water Lettuce on Braden River
- 07/19 Project Will Bring Reclaimed Water to Industrial Park
- 07/18 Project will expand reclaimed water use near Timber Greens
- 07/17 Project Will Bring Reclaimed Water to Dundee
- 07/13 Web Site full of Florida-friendly landscaping tips
- 07/12 Project will Improve Efficiency, Increase Clearwater's Reclaimed Water Supply
- 07/06 District to Treat Water Hyacinths and Water Lettuce on the Withlacoochee River
- 07/06 District to Treat Water Hyacinth and Water Lettuce on Braden River
- 07/06 District to Treat Hydrilla on Rainbow River
- 07/06 Plans for treatment of storm water in Lake Thonotosassa
June
- 06/28 District Sets Proposed Millage Rates
- 06/28 Controlled Burns Scheduled for Upper Hillsborough Tract in Pasco County
- 06/28 Controlled Burns Scheduled for Deep Creek Property
- 06/28 District approves project that could reduce groundwater pumping up to 200,000 gallons per day
- 06/28 Andrade Hailed as Reuse Person of the Year
- 06/28 "Florida-Friendly Yards, Grow Smart" Campaign Receives Kudos
- 06/27 Board members remember colleague and friend
- 06/26 Controlled Burns Scheduled for Weekiwachee Preserve
- 06/26 Controlled Burns Scheduled for Pasco County's Conner Preserve
- 06/26 Controlled Burn Scheduled for Halpata Tastanaki Preserve
- 06/26 Controlled Burns Scheduled for Prairie-Shell Creek Property
- 06/26 Controlled Burns Scheduled for Sarasota County
- 06/23 Rebate Program Aims to Conserve Drinking Water
- 06/23 Water Conservation Program will help North Port Residents Save
- 06/22 District to Help Fund Pinellas County Toilet Rebate Project
- 06/21 Low Flow Toilet Rebates Save Water, Money
- 06/20 Pollution study will lead to improved water quality
- 06/16 Withlacoochee River Basin Board Adopts Proposed Millage Rate
- 06/16 Manasota Basin Board Sets Proposed Millage Rate
- 06/14 Hillsborough River Basin Board Sets Proposed Millage Rate
- 06/12 Peace River Basin Board Sets Proposed Millage Rate
- 06/09 Alafia River Basin Board Sets Proposed Millage Rate
- 06/09 Northwest Hillsborough Basin Board Sets Proposed Millage Rate
- 06/08 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board Sets Proposed Millage Rate
- 06/08 Coastal Rivers Basin Board Lowers Proposed Millage Rate
- 06/07 Charlotte County Creeks to be Treated for Water Hyacinth and Water Lettuce
- 06/02 Staff Honored for Work on Fort DeSoto Restoration Project
May
- 05/31 District approves new well for City of Davenport
- 05/31 Lake Alfred's Water Use Permit Renewed
- 05/31 Governing Board Supports Executive Order to Allow Extra Withdrawals from Bypass Canal
- 05/31 Governing Board chair elected
- 05/30 Belleair Beach Water Quality Receives Additional Funding
- 05/26 Simple Steps Can Equal Big Water Savings
- 05/23 District to Treat Hydrilla on Lake Panasoffkee
- 05/22 Henningsen Receives NOAA's Excellence in Restoration Award
- 05/19 Conservation Key During Dry Season
- 05/17 District to address flooding in Town of Inglis
- 05/17 Developers honored for using Florida-friendly Landscaping Techniques
- 05/15 Storm drain improvements slated for Lake Coronado area
- 05/12 Resist Temptation and Follow Water Conservation Practices
- 05/12 "A River Runs Through" Free Community Fair at Hillsborough River State Park
- 05/12 District signs agreement for plan that could conserve groundwater
- 05/11 Play Teaches Kids, Community about Water Conservation
- 05/10 Wheelin' Sportsmen Fishing Derby
- 05/10 Governor Appoints Bispham to Manasota Basin Board
- 05/09 Teachers: Learn About Ground Water at "Summer School"
- 05/09 Charlotte Harbor Watershed Management Plan Will Address Flooding
- 05/05 Become a Water C.H.A.M.P. During National Tourism Week
- 05/04 Lake Panasoffkee Preservation Celebration
- 05/03 District Helps Fund "Perk Up A Park" Project
- 05/02 Pollution study will lead to improved water quality
- 05/01 Restoration Project Will Provide Water Quality, Erosion Control and Habitat Benefits
April
- 04/27 Come Play in the Dirt at the Florida Yard Fandango
- 04/26 Disabled Anglers Invited to Participate in Fishing Derby
- 04/26 Agreement Continues Airboat Access to Potts Preserve
- 04/26 Governing Board Approves Funding for Withlacoochee River Watershed Study
- 04/26 District approves project that could reduce groundwater pumping up to 71,000 gallons per day
- 04/25 District Approves key land purchase in Green Swamp
- 04/25 Southwest Florida Water Management District Approves New Source for City of Oldsmars Water Supply
- 04/24 Restrooms at Green Thumb Festival Teach About Water Conservation
- 04/24 Daughters and Sons To Work Day
- 04/18 Drop in Water Level to Benefit Lake Panasoffkee
- 04/18 Apply Online for In-school Mini-Grants
- 04/18 Charlotte County Creeks to be Treated for Water Hyacinth and Water Lettuce
- 04/17 Minimum Flows and Levels Explained at Workshop
- 04/17 Celebrate Earth Day with "Water, Wings and Wild Things"
- 04/17 District Helps Fund Hillsborough River Clean Up Project
- 04/11 Key land purchase proposed in Green Swamp
- 04/11 District Celebrates Volunteers' Efforts
- 04/07 Students "Sharing Our Passion for the Environment"
- 04/05 District Honors Volunteers with Appreciation Day
- 04/05 Restoration projects begin at Charlotte Harbor Buffer Preserve
- 04/04 Funding policies promote regional solutions
- 04/04 Water Conservation Restrooms "attack" wasteful habits at Sharks Tooth Festival
March
- 03/31 District approves SWUCA Recovery Strategy
- 03/31 Basin Board Appointments Announced
- 03/30 District Declares April Water Conservation Month
- 03/29 Tarpon Springs Project Will Increase Reclaimed Water Storage and Usage
- 03/24 Controlled Burns Scheduled for Weekiwachee Preserve
- 03/24 Controlled Burns Scheduled for District Land in Pasco County
- 03/23 District to Treat Hydrilla on Lake Okahumpka
- 03/21 Weeki Wachee Springs Restoration Project Moving Forward
- 03/21 Project Will Improve Lake Hollingsworth's Water Quality
- 03/20 Shoreline Restoration Will Prevent Erosion, Provide Habitat along Lake Morton
- 03/20 District to Hold Disabled Hunt on Hampton Tract
- 03/20 Charlotte County Creeks to be Treated for Water Hyacinth and Water Lettuce
- 03/15 Lake Tarpon to be Treated for Water Hyacinths
- 03/08 Kings Bay residents will Know Where It Flows
- 03/07 Project to Reduce Erosion and Improve Water Quality
- 03/06 Governor Reappoints One Member, Appoints Two New Members to Governing Board
- 03/06 Organization Recognizes District for Providing Access to Disabled Hunters
- 03/01 Jump into Water Conservation at Spring Festival!
February
- 02/28 Crystal Springs Preserve Receives Grant for Workshops
- 02/28 District to Treat Braden River for Water Hyacinths
- 02/28 District to Treat Hydrilla on Rainbow River
- 02/23 Water Conservation: Off and Running at Steeplechase
- 02/22 Wetlands Treatment System Recommended for Lake Hancock Outfall
- 02/22 Southwest Florida Water Management District Receives $1 Million for FARMS Program
- 02/22 Controlled Burns Scheduled for Prairie-Shell Creek Property
- 02/21 Lake Clinch Project Will Improve Flow, Reduce Flooding
- 02/15 Project will improve water quality and restore habitat
- 02/15 Water Conservation a Part of Heritage Celebration
- 02/15 Controlled Burn Scheduled for Myakka River Project Property
- 02/13 Freeze Alert for Homeowners with Wells in
- 02/13 Workshop Aims to Make Hernando County Yards
- 02/07 New Maps will Identify Flood Hazards in DeSoto and Hardee Counties
- 02/06 Gardeners Can Benefit from Florida-Friendly Native Plant Landscaping Workshop and Native Plant Sale
- 02/03 District to Treat Water Hyacinth and Water Lettuce
January
- 01/30 District to Treat Water Hyacinth and Water Lettuce
- 01/27 Lake Panasoffkee Preservation Celebration Receives District Funding
- 01/27 DeSoto County Project Receives Community Education Grant
- 01/27 Polk County Projects Receive Community Education Grants
- 01/27 Hillsborough County Projects Receive Community Education Grants
- 01/27 Community Education Grants Distributed to Manatee and Sarasota County Projects
- 01/27 Crystal Springs Foundation Receives Community Education Grant
- 01/27 Aerial Mapping Project Begins in Sumter County
- 01/26 Upper Hillsborough Alston Tract Reserved for Disabled Hunt
- 01/25 Board agrees to desalination settlement
- 01/25 Citrus County Projects Receive Community Education Grants
- 01/25 Spring Festival Receives Community Education Grant
- 01/24 Pinellas County Projects Receive Community Education Grants
- 01/24 Spring Hill Garden Club Receives Community Education Grant
- 01/10 Peace River to be treated for Water Hyacinth and Water Lettuce
- 01/10 District to Treat Hydrilla on Rainbow River
