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District Changes Camping Rules
The District offers a variety of free camping opportunities across our 16 counties. Starting Oct. 1, new rules will be enforced to create a more consistent and efficient system and increase availability to more campers.
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District Announces Changes to Camping Rules Effective October 1
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) announced changes to rules governing camping reservations on District lands after the draft rules were submitted to the Florida Legislature during the 2021
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District to Hold Public Workshop on Ranking Water Bodies
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is seeking public input to determine the priority of minimum flows and levels (MFLs) for lakes, wetlands, rivers, streams and aquifers in the District.
All District-Managed Campgrounds and Properties to Close at 3 p.m.
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) will close all District-managed campgrounds and properties to include trails and day use areas throughout its 16-county region at 3 p.m. in anticipation of impacts from Tropical Depression Fred.
District Monitors Tropical Depression Fred and Activates Emergency Operations Center to Level 1
Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) officials have raised the activation level of the District’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to Level 1 as they monitor Tropical Depression Fred.
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Land Conservation Through the Years
Learn about the benefits of the District’s land conservation program.
Preserve Land Rule Change
Learn more about a rule change that limits access to Weekiwachee Preserve from the water. It’s important to note that this new rule only applies to District-owned land.
Monitoring the Springs
Get an inside look at how our water quality monitoring program benefits the springs.
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