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Watch the Weather, Wait to Water

June 21, 2021

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is encouraging residents who irrigate their lawns to take advantage of the upcoming summer rainy season and “watch the weather, wait to water.”

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Governing Board to Meet in Brooksville

June 15, 2021

The Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, June 22, at 9 a.m.

District Prohibits Campfires on Campgrounds

May 27, 2021

Due to extremely dry weather conditions and high wildfire danger, the Southwest Florida Water Management District is prohibiting campfires on all District campgrounds until further notice.

Governing Board Elects Officers for 2021-2022

May 25, 2021

The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board voted Tuesday to elect officers for the 2021-2022 term.

District to Hold Virtual Public Meeting on Dover/Plant City Water Use Caution Area

May 20, 2021

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) will hold a virtual meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 27, to share the results of the 2020 Dover/Plant City Water Use Caution Area Assessment and staff recommendations.

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Protecting Weeki Wachee River Vegetation

June 23, 2021

Vegetation is very important for the Weeki Wachee River.

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Florida Trail Association Volunteers

June 22, 2021

Volunteers with the Florida Trail Association play a key role in maintaining and updating trails on some District properties. Get a look at the work they do.

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Turkey Habitat Restoration Project

May 18, 2021

Get an inside look at a habitat restoration project In Pasco County as the District partners with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the National Wild Turkey Federation to bring District property back to a native state.

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