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District Approves Proposed Rolled Back Millage Rate Saving Taxpayers $6 Million
The Southwest Florida Water Management District's (District) Governing Board voted to decrease property taxes by adopting a proposed rolled-back millage rate of 0.2669 mill for the fiscal year 2021 budget.
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Governing Board Meeting to be Conducted Remotely
Public participation will be provided through online viewing or conference call options
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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.
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, as many Floridians witnessed during the state’s wildfire emergency in 2017.
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Setting Minimum Flows and Levels for Lakes
What is an MFL? And what is the process setting one for a lake? Find out.
Earth Day 2020
Today is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Here are 5 things you can do to save water on Earth Day.
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