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District’s Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve Hampton Tract Closed for Hog Hunts Jan. 31 – Feb. 2
The Southwest Florida Water Management District's (District) Hampton Tract, including closed area tracts at Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve in Polk County, will be temporarily closed to the public for feral hog hunts Jan. 31 through Feb. 2.
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District’s Hálpata Tastanaki Preserve Closed for Hog Hunts Jan. 24-26
The Southwest Florida Water Management District's (District) Hálpata Tastanaki Preserve in Marion County will be temporarily closed to the public for feral hog hunts Jan. 24-26.
News Releases
Governing Board to Meet in Tampa
The Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, Jan. 24, at 9 a.m. at the Tampa Service Office, located at 7601 U.S. Highway 301 North.
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.
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.
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Gum Slough Springs Documentation
Learn how District scientists are using new technology to validate previously undocumented springs and tributaries and how that benefits data collection.
Nature's Classroom Partners With District for 50 Years
Nature's Classroom is celebrating 50 years of partnering with the water management District.
Palm River Restoration Project
Learn how the Palm River Restoration Project in Tampa is helping improve water quality.
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