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Projects & Programs offers insight into many current and future activities, often involving local communities, government and industry, that help protect and restore our water and related resources.
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Adopt-A-Pond
The restoration of stormwater ponds is essential to the health of Hillsborough County lakes, creeks, rivers, and bays.
Aquatic Plant Management
This program targets troublesome, invasive species.
Central Florida Coordination Area Action Plan
A joint action plan for water supply planning and resource regulation.
Citrus/Hernando Waterways Restoration Council
A committee to address the health of Citrus and Hernando county waterways.
Clam Bayou Habitat Restoration and Stormwater Treatment
This restoration project will increase wildlife habitat and improve the water quality of Clam Bayou.
FARMS Program
An incentive program for the agricultural community to install and maintain irrigation best management practices.
Federal Flood Map Updates
Flood maps are being updated for our area with our help & input.
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Mitigation Plan
Annual update and inventory of FDOT roadway mitigation plans for wetland impacts.
Florida Water Star℠ Gold (FWSG)
A water conservation program for homebuilders.
Know Where It Flows
A primer for proper lawn care and septic system maintenance.
Lake Hancock Lake Level Modification and Outfall Treatment Projects
These projects are a critical part of meeting minimum flows, improving water quality and protecting estuaries.
Minimum Flows and Levels (MFLs)
Minimum flows and levels help to prevent significant harm to water bodies that may be associated with water withdrawals.
Myakka River Watershed Initiative
A study to help protect, enhance and restore natural systems and water quality, while addressing issues of water supply and flood protection.
Northern Tampa Bay Phase II Program
A series of projects to support minimum flows and levels, water resources recovery, water use permitting and environmental resource permitting.
Nutrient Remediation Workgroup
Citizens, industry and government working together to protect our springs.
Old Tampa Bay Water Quality & Habitat Assessment
This study will examine water quality issues in Old Tampa Bay.
Peace River Cumulative Impact Assessment
A study to assess the cumulative effects of historical land use, water use and climate changes on Peace River streamflows, water quality and ecology.
Quality of Water Improvement Program (QWIP)
This program improves water quality through well plugging.
Regional Observation and Monitor-well Program (ROMP)
The ROMP constructs wells throughout the District to collect information about aquifiers and water quality.
Sawgrass Lake Park Habitat Enhancement Project
Removal of nonnative invasive plants, combined with the installation of native plants, will improve the health of the overall ecosystem.
Sawgrass Lake Restoration Project
This restoration project will improve the water quality of Sawgrass Lake as well as the overall health of Tampa Bay.
Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWUCA)
SWUCA water resource information, issues and concerns.
Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Program
The SWIM program is responsible for many of our water quality, natural systems and flood management initiatives.
Utility Outreach Program
Tools and resources for public supply utilities, including the comprehensive Utility Reference Manual.
Water CHAMP
Water Conservation Hotel and Motel Program (Water CHAMP) is designed to help hotels and motels save water for Florida's future in ways that save money.
Water PRO
The Water Program for Restaurant Outreach (Water PRO) helps restaurants lower operating costs and conserve water by making a few adjustments in service and appliances.
Watershed Management Program
This program evaluates a watershed’s capacity to protect, enhance and restore water quality and natural systems, as well as achieve flood protection. Floodplain data has been developed for watersheds in the District and can be interactively viewed using our floodplain map viewer.
West-Central Florida Water Restoration Action Plan (WRAP)
An implementation plan for components of the Southern Water Use Caution Area Recovery Strategy, outlining strategies for water supplies, while protecting and restoring water resources.
