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District to Hold Virtual Workshop on Minimum Flow for the Lower Peace River in Charlotte and DeSoto Counties
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) invites the public to a virtual workshop Thursday, Oct.
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Public Invited to Help Identify Flood Prone Areas in the Mill Creek Watershed in Manatee County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is gathering information to improve identification of flood prone areas in Manatee County.
News Releases
District Receives Funding from Florida Department of Environmental Protection for Two Wellfields in Polk County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) received more than $2.4 million in funding from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to assist with aquifer testing, feasibility, and preliminary design for the planned Sou
Public Invited to Help Identify Flood Prone Areas in the Pearce Drain/Gap Creek Watershed in Manatee County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is gathering information to improve identification of flood prone areas in Manatee County. The District will provide virtual outreach now through Sept.
District Aims to Reduce Risk of Wildfires by Scheduling Prescribed Fires in the Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve
Setting prescribed fires in controlled settings can reduce the risk of wildfires burning out of control, as many Floridians witnessed during the state’s wildfire emergency in 2017.
The District on YouTube
Targeted Vegetation Management
Learn how District staff target invasive species to help native plants re-flourish.
Virtual Kayak Tour -- Save Our Waters Week
#MySprings We couldn’t offer our free kayak tour of Three Sisters Springs this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. But in honor of Save Our Waters Week, we did want to give you a virtual sample of the tour with one of Springs Team members. And no sunscreen required!
Punta Gorda Water Treatment Facility
Learn how a new water treatment facility will benefit Punta Gorda.
Upcoming Events
Oct 29
Public Meeting - Recommended Minimum Flows for the Lower Peace River
05:30 pm
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