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Governing Board to Meet in Brooksville
The Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, Aug. 23, at 9 a.m. at District Headquarters, located at 2379 Broad Street in Brooksville.
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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) establishment for lakes, wetlands, rivers, streams and aquifers in the District as well as the establishment of water reservations.
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Public Invited to Help Identify Flood Prone Areas in the Jack Creek Watershed in Highlands County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is gathering information to improve identification of flood prone areas in Highlands County.
District Makes Major Land Purchase in Partnership with Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of State Lands
The Southwest Florida Water Management District's (District) Governing Board approved the purchase of a 4,357-acre conservation easement over a portion of the approximately 16,315-acre Carlton Horse Creek Ranch.
District Approves Proposed Rolled-Back Millage Rate Saving Taxpayers $15.5 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 0.2260 mill for the fiscal year 2023 budget.
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Plant City One Water Demonstration Facility
Plant City recently celebrated the opening of its One Water Demonstration Facility. See how this recycled water facility could eventually help ensure Florida's drinking water supply.
Three Sisters Springs Visitor Center Opening
#MySprings District leaders recently celebrated the opening of the new Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, which will help educate the public about protecting springs.
Coastal Camp Citrus
#MySprings Students got an up-close look at the springs and how they are affected during Coastal Camp Citrus, which receives funding from the District.
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