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Dates, times and documents of District meetings and events.
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Florida’s water is a precious, limited resource that should be saved whenever possible.
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Latest News

Community Builds Out With Florida Water Star℠

May 22, 2019
On Top of the World (OTOW), an active adult community in Ocala, plans for all future homes to achieve Florida Water Star℠ (FWS) certification over the next 20 years, saving residents millions of dollars and millions of gallons of water.
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Governing Board to Meet in Tampa

May 14, 2019

The Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, May 21, at 9 a.m. at the Tampa Service Office, located at 7601 U.S. Highway 301 North.

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Partners Celebrate Water Conservation Month

April 30, 2019
Thanks to all our partners who joined the District in proclaiming April as Water Conservation Month.
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