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Governor Appoints Joshua Gamblin and Reappoints John Mitten and Michelle Williamson to the District’s Governing Board

August 28, 2024

Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Joshua Gamblin and reappointed John Mitten and Michelle Williamson to the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board.

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Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas Counties Remain on Once-Per-Week Watering Restrictions

August 27, 2024

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) Governing Board voted today to extend one-day-per-week watering restrictions again for Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties until Dec. 31 due to ongoing efforts to refill the regional reservoir.

Water Management Districts Participate in Joint Public Workshop on Ranking Water Bodies

August 26, 2024

The Southwest Florida Water Management District, St. Johns River Water Management District and South Florida Water Management District have scheduled a virtual joint public meeting at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept.

Governing Board to Meet in Brooksville

August 20, 2024

The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 9 a.m. at District Headquarters, located at 2379 Broad Street in Brooksville.

District to Hold Virtual Public Workshop on Ranking Water Bodies

August 19, 2024

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.