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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, Oct. 22, at 9 a.m.
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District FY2020 Budget Funds Water Resources Projects
On Tuesday, the Southewest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board adopted a $202.7 million budget for FY2020, including more than $81 million for the Cooperative Funding Initiative and District grants for water resources projects.
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District to Hold Workshop on Minimum and Guidance Levels for Sapphire Lake in Hillsborough County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) invites the public to a workshop on Thursday, Aug. 22, at 5:30 p.m. at the Lutz Community Center, located at 98 1st Avenue NW in Lutz.
District to Hold Workshop on Minimum and Guidance Levels for Lake Calm in Hillsborough County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) invites the public to a workshop on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 5:30 p.m. at the Austin Davis Public Library, located at 17808 Wayne Road, in Odessa.
District May Activate Tampa Bypass Canal System to Help Prevent River Flooding
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) may need to activate the Tampa Bypass Canal system in response to heavy rains in the Tampa Bay area. Boat barriers were put in place where I-75 crosses the Hillsborough River, restricting navigation in that area.
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Wise Program Funds Toilets at Area Hotels
Learn how the WISE program is bringing more efficient toilets to area hotels.
High-Tech Irrigation
Learn about a new partnership with the University of Florida and a local grower to use new technology to optimize irrigation that benefits crops and saves water.
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