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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. 

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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.

A public hearing on the FY2024 budget is scheduled for 5:01 p.m. at the Tampa Service Office.

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District to Hold Virtual Workshop on Minimum Flows for Little Manatee River in Hillsborough County

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) invites the public to a virtual workshop Wednesday, Sept. 27, at 5:30 p.m. The purpose of the virtual workshop is to allow for public comment on recommended minimum flows for Little Manatee River in Hillsborough County. These are the first minimum flows being established for this river system and will include both the upper (freshwater) and lower (estuarine) portions of the river.

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