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During the summer months of June, July, August and September
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Your resource for fast access to permit information and applications.
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Data & Maps

Current and historical data about all things water.
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Careers

Our mission is to protect water resources, minimize flood risks, and ensure the public’s water needs are met.
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Projects & Programs

Helping protect and restore our water and related resources.
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Springs in West-Central Florida

My Home. My Springs.
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Public Meetings & Events

Dates, times and documents of District meetings and events.
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Conserving Water

Florida’s water is a precious, limited resource that should be saved whenever possible.
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Get the latest news from the District.
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Recreation

Get outside and explore your conservation lands.
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Latest News

Governing Board Elects Officers

June 25, 2019
The District’s Governing Board voted in a new slate of officers Tuesday for the 2019-2020 term.
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News Release from SWFWMD

Governing Board to Meet at Tampa Bay Water

June 18, 2019

The Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, June 25, at 9 a.m. at Tampa Bay Water, located at 2575 Enterprise Road in Clearwater.

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Prescribed fire update

District Aims to Reduce Risk of Wildfires by Scheduling Prescribed Fires for Hernando County

June 12, 2019

Setting prescribed fires in controlled settings can reduce the risk of wildfires burning out of control, as many Floridians witnessed during the state’s wildfire emergency in 2017. That’s why the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) will be conducting prescribed burns June through August at Annuteliga Hammock and Weekiwachee Preserve in Hernando County.

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