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Governing Board to Meet in Tampa

May 17, 2022

The Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, May 24, at 9 a.m. at the Tampa Service Office, located at 7601 U.S. Highway 301 North.

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District to Hold Peer Review of Wetland-Based Criteria for Minimum Wetland and Lake Levels

May 16, 2022

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) will hold an independent, scientific peer review of wetland-based criteria for use in establishing minimum wetland and lake levels beginning this month. A minimum level is the level of groundwater in an aqui

District to Host Career Fairs in Brooksville and Tampa

May 3, 2022

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is hosting career fairs to recruit people seeking a rewarding career protecting the region’s water resources.

Governing Board to Meet in Brooksville

April 19, 2022

The Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, April 26, at 9 a.m. at District Headquarters, located at 2379 Broad Street in Brooksville.

10 Tips to Save Water for Water Conservation Month

March 22, 2022

The Southwest Florida Water Management District's (District) Governing Board declared April Water Conservation Month at its March meeting. April is historically one of the driest months of the year and typically marks the peak demand season for public water suppliers.

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Oyster Survey

May 10, 2022

What can oyster beds tell us about the health of our rivers? Find out.

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Chassahowitzka River Cleanup

April 29, 2022

Protecting the Chassahowitzka River is a community effort. District staff and family members volunteered their time this past weekend to pick up trash along the river.

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