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Weekiwachee Preserve Closed Due to Large Gatherings

April 2, 2020

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) will be closing the WeekiWachee Preserve, located in coastal Hernando County, effective Thursday, April 2 for all uses until further notice.

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10 Tips to Save Water for Water Conservation Month While You Shelter at Home

April 1, 2020

While the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) encourages water conservation year-round, there is extra emphasis each April for Water Conservation Month.

Florida Senate Confirms Appointments of Governing Board Members

April 3, 2020

The Florida Senate has confirmed the appointments of five Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) Governing Board members.

District to Treat Hydrilla on Lake Panasoffkee Outlet River in Sumter County

March 24, 2020

The Southwest Florida Water Managemet Distrit (District) in cooperation with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will be treating hydrilla on the Lake Panasoffkee Outlet River March 31 and April 1, weather permitting.

Governing Board Meeting to be Conducted Remotely

March 19, 2020

Public participation will be provided through online viewing or conference call options

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Flatwoods Vegetation Reduction

March 31, 2020

District employees are still hard at work, including completing this vegetation reduction project at Flatwoods in Hillsborough County. The work is being done to the Lower Hillsborough Levee to be in compliance with the Army Corps of Engineers to ensure the levee is safe for flood protection.

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