News - 2008
2008
October
Program will make reclaimed water available to more new developments »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District is expanding the availability of reclaimed water to new residential developments through a new grant program aimed at builders and developers.
September
Sumter County resident joins Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board »
– Douglas B. Tharp took his oath of office Tuesday to serve on the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board.
Hog hunt permits available on District web site »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be holding a series of hog hunts on District lands. Prospective hunters can purchase permits on the District’s web site at www.WaterMatters.org/hoghunts beginning Oct. 13.
Media Alert: Media invited to tour final restoration efforts at Lake Panasoffkee »
– 10-year project scheduled for completion in OctoberThe Southwest Florida Water Management District is inviting the media to tour the restored lake and spoil disposal area of the Lake Panasoffkee restoration project on Friday, Oct. 10, 2008 from 9 a.m. to noon.
Controlled burns scheduled for District land in Hernando and Pasco counties »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting “controlled, prescribed burns” during October on the District’s Weekiwachee Preserve and the Annuteliga Hammock.
District seeks public input on Dona Bay/Shakett Creek minimum flows »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District is seeking public input about proposed minimum flows for the Dona Bay/Shakett Creek system below Cow Pen Slough in Sarasota County.
District seeks public input on ranking water bodies »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District is seeking public input about the order in which minimum flows and levels (MFLs) for lakes, rivers, streams and aquifers in the District will be determined.
Workshops will help develop Hernando County flood insurance maps »
– Editor’s note: See below for map of county and watershedsThe Southwest Florida Water Management District and Hernando County are working together to gather input needed to improve identification of flooding risks in the county.
Sumter County resident named to Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board »
– Gov. Charlie Crist recently appointed Douglas B. Tharp to the Governing Board of the Southwest Florida Water Management District.
Media Alert: District marks Public Lands Day with Weekiwachee Preserve volunteer day »
– Who:Representatives from the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Land Resources Department, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Hernando County Planning Department, Hernando County Audubon Society and volunteers
District extends emergency order allowing increased withdrawals from the Alafia River »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District is extending a water shortage emergency authorization that allows Tampa Bay Water to withdraw additional water from the Alafia River because Tampa Bay Water cannot use the full storage capacity of the C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir.
Media Alert: District support plays a role at Grand Opening of Marine Studies Education Center »
– Who:Canterbury School of Florida teachers and students, Southwest Florida Water Management District staff, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Coast Guard, the Pinellas County Science Center and Tampa Bay Watch
District seeks volunteers to participate in Public Lands Day at the Weekiwachee Preserve »
– Who:Representatives from the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Land Resources Department, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Hernando County Planning Department, Hernando County Audubon Society and volunteers
District kicks off campaign to fight fertilizer overuse »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District is launching a new public awareness campaign in the Crystal River/Kings Bay area that will help residents have green lawns, not green water.
Public input welcome at Citrus County Task Force meeting »
– The public is invited to share ideas concerning potential water resources restoration projects at the upcoming Citrus County Task Force meeting.
Springs Festival to feature two days of activities for the public »
– Guest speakers, songs and outdoor activities will be featured at the 7th Annual Marion County Springs Festival, which is being held Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Silver River State Park. On Sunday, Sept. 21, several guided hikes and paddling trips are planned.
District invites schools to participate in World Water Monitoring Day »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District would like to invite local schools to participate in this year’s World Water Monitoring Day activities.
Governing Board expands public supply per capita requirements Districtwide »
– Some public water suppliers in the northern portion of the Southwest Florida Water Management District will need to increase their conservation efforts to meet new water use efficiency standards approved by the Governing Board last week.
Lake Panasoffkee Restoration Council to discuss project completion »
– The Lake Panasoffkee Restoration Council will meet to discuss the completion of the Lake Panasoffkee Restoration project on Monday, Sept. 8, 5 p.m. at the Lake Panasoffkee Recreation Center’s West Wing, 1532 CR-459, Lake Panasoffkee.
Teachers encouraged to apply for in-school mini-grants »
– Educators interested in securing grant funding for classroom projects that focus on water quality, natural systems, water conservation, alternative water sources, flood protection or watersheds are encouraged to apply for a Splash!
August
District recognized for its contributions to AWRA »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board Tuesday learned of the District’s recent recognition for its contribution to the promotion and advancement of the American Water Resources Association (AWRA).
Controlled burns scheduled for Sarasota County »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting “controlled, prescribed burns” during the remaining days of September and October for two District sites in Sarasota County — the Schewe Ranch and the Deer Prairie Creek properties.
Controlled burns scheduled for Prairie-Shell Creek property »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting “controlled, prescribed burns” during September and October on the Prairie-Shell Creek property in Charlotte County.
Controlled burns scheduled for Deep Creek Property »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting “controlled, prescribed burns” during September and October on the Deep Creek property in DeSoto County.
Controlled Burns Scheduled for District Land in Highlands County »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting “controlled, prescribed burns” during September and October on the District’s Jack Creek property in Highlands County.
District volunteers receive presidential honor »
– Two equestrian groups and a middle school student are among the volunteers honored Tuesday at the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board meeting in Brooksville.
Water resources still impacted by two-year drought despite Tropical Storm Fay »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board heard today from District hydrologic data staff that the region’s water resources are recovering, but are still impacted from two years of drought.
Project will further reduce groundwater pumping in DeSoto County »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board Tuesday approved a project that will help a DeSoto County blueberry farm further reduce groundwater pumping.
Programs will help Charlotte County hotels, motels and restaurants conserve water »
– Hotels, motels and restaurants in Charlotte County can conserve water with the help of three Southwest Florida Water Management District programs.
Programs will help Lakeland restaurants conserve water »
– Lakeland restaurants can conserve water with the help of two programs offered by the Southwest Florida Water Management District and the City of Lakeland Water Utilities.
Public input welcome at Hernando County Task Force meeting »
– The public is invited to share ideas concerning potential water resources restoration projects at the upcoming Hernando County Task Force meeting.
District initiates Level 1 Emergency Operations Center activation in preparation for Tropical Storm Fay »
– In preparation for Tropical Storm Fay possibly making landfall tomorrow, the Southwest Florida Water Management District has initiatedLevel 1 activation of its Emergency Operations Center in Brooksville an
District monitors, prepares for Tropical Storm Fay »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District is monitoring and preparing for the possible landfall of Tropical Storm Fay in Florida.
Withlacoochee River Basin Board approves millage rate and budget »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Withlacoochee River Basin Board Thursday adopted a fiscal year 2009 (FY2009) millage rate of 0.2308 mill, which is the same as the current fiscal year.
Coastal Rivers Basin Board approves millage rate and budget »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Coastal Rivers Basin Board Thursday adopted a fiscal year 2009 (FY2009) millage rate of 0.1885 mill, which is the same as the current fiscal year. The Coastal Rivers Basin Board covers portions of Citrus, Hernando and Pasco counties.
Manasota Basin Board approves millage rate and budget »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Manasota Basin Board Wednesday adopted a fiscal year 2009 (FY2009) millage rate of 0.1484 mill, which is the same as the current fiscal year. The Manasota Basin Board area includes Manatee and Sarasota counties.
Grant presents Basin Board with $15 million for the District's SWUCA recovery effort »
– Representative Mike Grant presented the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Manasota Basin Board with a ceremonial check for $15 million for the District’s West-Central Florida Water Restoration Action Plan (WRAP.)
Hillsborough River Basin Board approves millage rate and budget »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Hillsborough River Basin Board Monday adopted a fiscal year 2009 (FY2009) millage rate of 0.2547 mill, which is the same rate as the current fiscal year.
District's water conservation program gets a big boost from Beef O' Brady's restaurants »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Water Program for Restaurant Outreach (Water PRO) is off to a great start thanks to support from dozens of area Beef O’ Brady’s restaurants.