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District to Host Medard Reservoir Open House and Community Meeting
The Southwest Water Management District (District) will host an open house and community meeting regarding the Medard Reservoir Thursday, Jan. 23, at Durant High School located at 4748 Cougar Path in Plant City. The open house portion of the meeting will be held from 6 to 7 p.m.
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District Asks Homeowners to "Skip a Week" of Irrigation this Winter
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is reminding residents who irrigate their lawns to “Skip a Week” or more of watering during the cooler months of January and February.
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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.
District Aims to Reduce Risk of Wildfires by Scheduling Prescribed Fires for DeSoto County
Setting prescribed fires in controlled settings can reduce the risk of wildfires burning out of control.
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.
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Post Milton: Aerial Flood Survey
District staff are not only on the ground but in the air responding to flooding and collecting data. This historic flooding across our District is so widespread, we are using helicopter missions to gather information more efficiently. Learn more about this process.
Lake Tarpon Salinity Monitoring
Get an inside look at how and why staff are monitoring salinity at Lake Tarpon.
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