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District to Hold Virtual Meeting on Minimum Flows for the Upper Peace River
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) invites the public to a virtual meeting Thursday, June 25, at 5:30 p.m. The purpose of the virtual meeting is to allow for public comment on recommended minimum flows for the Upper Peace River.
Governing Board to Meet in Brooksville
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, June 23 at 9 a.m. at District Headquarters, located at 2379 Broad Street in Brooksville.
District Aims to Reduce Risk of Wildfires by Scheduling Prescribed Fires for Charlotte County
Setting prescribed fires in controlled settings can reduce the risk of wildfires burning out of control. That’s why the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) will be conducting prescribed burns now through September on the Prairie Shell Creek Tract in Charlotte County.
Prairie Shell Creek is located at 3081 Duncan Road (U.S. Highway 17) in Punta Gorda.Approximately 200 acres will be burned in small, manageable units.
Some major benefits of prescribed fire include: