Prescribed Burn Notification

Tampa Bay Region – Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties

Conditions permitting, staff from the Southwest Florida Water Management District will conduct a 222-acre prescribed fire at the Green Swamp West Wilderness Preserve in Pasco County at 11:00 a.m., June 10, 2025. The burn unit is located two miles west of SR 471. Sign up for email/text alerts about prescribed fires at WaterMatters.org/PrescribedBurnsAlerts.  

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.