Prescribed Burn Notification

Tampa Bay Region – Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties

Conditions permitting, staff from the Southwest Florida Water Management District will conduct a prescribed fire at the Green Swamp West Tract today, Friday April 4^th, 2025. The burn unit (GW2025S12) is located in the central portion of the property (S008-78.1) in section 28, T24, R22. Starting after 10:00 am, approximately 404 acres will be burned. The unit is located 4 miles east of US 301/98 and 2.75 miles west of 471.

The National Weather Service is predicting southeast winds today.

The Importance of Prescribed Burns

Prescribed burns play a vital role in protecting conservation lands from uncontrolled wildfires while promoting the health of Florida’s ecosystems. The District regularly conducts these controlled burns to maintain natural areas, support ecological balance and manage invasive vegetation for the benefit of native plants and wildlife.

All prescribed burns are subject to change based on weather and safety conditions.

Learn more about the District’s prescribed burns and land management efforts here.