News - 2011
2011
October
Media Alert: Eagle Scout Project to Help Restore Clam Bayou »
– table(webalert). |Who:|Eagle Scout candidate Kyle Carey of Boy Scout Troop 45, 20 to 30 volunteers and "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ staff.
Clearwater Expands Reclaimed Water System »
– h2. Additional Lines Will Add 300 CustomersMore than 300 residential water customers in the Clearwater Harbor area will have access to reclaimed water when a pipe installation project now under way is complete in 2012.
Public Invited to Open House to Help Develop Highlands County Flood Insurance Maps »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ is gathering input needed to improve identification of flooding risks in the areas surrounding 17 lakes in Highlands County.
Discover Water, Wings & Wild Things »
– h2. Learn About Polk County's Natural Resources at Circle B Bar Reserve
September
District Approves Millage Rate and Budget »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District's(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ "Governing Board(Governing Board)":/about/governingboard Tuesday adopted its fiscal year 2012 millage rate and budget.
District Renews and Modifies City of Clearwater Water Use Permit »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District's(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ "Governing Board(Governing Board)":/about/governingboard Tuesday renewed and modified a water use permit for the City of Clearwater.
Public Invited to Open House to Help Develop Polk County Flood Insurance Maps »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ is gathering input needed to improve identification of flooding risks in the Polk City watershed.
District Invites Public Input on Ranking Water Bodies »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ is seeking public input about the order in which "minimum flows and levels (MFLs)":/projects/mfl/ for lakes, rivers, streams and aquifers in the District will be determined.
Media Alert: Springs Awareness Week Landscape Challenge »
– table(webalert). |Who:|Area landscaping professionals, the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association and the "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/.
Media Alert: Rivers and Springs Tours Highlight Springs Awareness Week »
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District to Hold Public Workshop on Lake Wimauma Levels »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ is inviting the public to comment on proposed minimum and guidance levels for Lake Wimauma at a public workshop on Tuesday, Sept. 20. The workshop will be held from 6 p.m. to approximately 7:30 p.m.
District to Hold Series of Hog Hunts, Permits Will Be Available Online »
– "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ land managers plan to hold a series of hog hunts on District land this fall and winter to help reduce the wild hog population.
August
Governing Board Selects Guillory as New Executive Director »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District's(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ "Governing Board(Governing Board)":/about/governingboard Monday appointed Blake C. Guillory to serve as the District's executive director.
Landscaping Pros Invited to Compete in Springs Awareness Week Landscape Challenge »
– h2. Winner Will Earn "Ruling Water Champion" Crown
Public Invited to Open House to Help Develop Citrus County Flood Insurance Maps »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ is gathering input needed to improve identification of flooding risks in the Tsala Apopka watershed.
Public Meeting on Dover/Plant City Rules »
– h2. District to Answer Homeowner, Grower Questions on Freeze Management Plan
Avon Park Project Public Meeting Set for Aug. 18 »
– h2. District to Brief the Public on Lake Isis, Tulane Stormwater Treatment Projects
Controlled Burns Scheduled for Flatwoods Park »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ will be conducting "controlled, prescribed burns" during August and September on the District's "Flatwoods Park(Flatwoods Park)":/recreation/areas/lh-flatwoods.html in Hillsborough County.
Controlled Burns Scheduled for Annutteliga Hammock Property »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ will be conducting "controlled, prescribed burns" during August on the District's "Annutteliga Hammock (Annutteliga Hammock)":/recreation/areas/annuteligahammock.html property in Hernando County.
Controlled Burns Scheduled for Conner Preserve »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ will be conducting "controlled, prescribed burns" during August on the District's "Conner Preserve(Conner Preserve)":/recreation/areas/conner.html in Pasco County.
Controlled Burns Scheduled for Hálpata Tastanaki Preserve »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ will be conducting "controlled, prescribed burns" during August on the District's "Hálpata Tastanaki Preserve(Hálpata Tastanaki Preserve)":/recreation/areas/halpata.html in Marion County.
Controlled Burns Scheduled for Weekiwachee Preserve »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ will be conducting "controlled, prescribed burns" during August on the District's "Weekiwachee Preserve(Weekiwachee Preserve)":/recreation/areas/weekiwachee.html in Hernando County.
July
Hunting Working Group Public Meeting Set for July 29 »
– h2. District Seeking Public Input on Evaluation of Properties for Hunting
District Approves Proposed Millage Rate »
– h2. Rate Reduced to Meet $108 Million Ad Valorem CapThe "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ "Governing Board(Governing Board)":/about/governingboard Tuesday adopted its proposed fiscal year 2012 (FY2012) millage rate.
District Extends Water Restrictions »
– h2. Residents Urged to Check Their Irrigation Systems
Controlled Burns Scheduled for Prairie-Shell Creek Property »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ will be conducting "controlled, prescribed burns" during July, August, and September on the District's "Prairie/Shell Creek property(Prairie/Shell Creek)":/recreation/areas/prairie_shell_creek.html in Ch
Controlled Burns Scheduled for Deep Creek Preserve »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ will be conducting "controlled, prescribed burns" during July, August, and September on the District's "Deep Creek Preserve(Deep Creek Preserve)":/recreation/areas/deepcreek.html in DeSoto County.
Controlled Burns Scheduled for Sarasota County »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ will be conducting "controlled, prescribed burns" during July, August, and September on both the "Deer Prairie Creek Preserve and neighboring Schewe Tract(Myakka River - Deer Prairie Creek Preserve)":/re
Controlled Burns Scheduled for Jack Creek Property »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ will be conducting "controlled, prescribed burns" during July, August and September on the District's "Jack Creek property(Jack Creek)":/recreation/areas/jackcreek.html in Highlands County.
Lake Wailes Project Public Meeting Set for July 27 »
– h2. District to Brief the Public on Stormwater Treatment Project
Public Invited to Open House to Help Develop Manatee County Flood Insurance Maps »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ is gathering input needed to improve identification of flooding risks in the Gamble Creek watershed.
June
District Will Begin Testing Siren in Lake Placid »
– h2. First Test This Saturday, July 2 at 12:30 p.m.
Governor Appoints Babb to Governing Board »
– Gov. Rick Scott on Thursday appointed Michael A. Babb to the "Southwest Florida Water Management District's(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ "Governing Board(Governing Board)":/about/governingboard.
District Begins Recruitment for Executive Director Position »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ has begun a nationwide search for a new executive director today following the resignation of "David L. Moore":/about/staff/moore.php last month.
District Helps Fight North Florida Wildfires »
– h2. Staff, Equipment Deploy to Alachua and Flagler Counties
Governing Board Appoints Interim Executive Director »
– h2. Recruitment for New Executive Director to Begin Immediately
New Regulatory Rules Take Effect in the Dover/Plant City Area »
– h2. Rules Will Reduce Impacts From Future Frost/Freeze Events
District Building Attains Florida Water Star<sup>SM</sup> Certification »
– A building at the "Southwest Florida Water Management District's(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ "Tampa Service Office(Google map)":http://maps.google.com/maps?oi=map&q=7601+US+301,+Tampa,+FL+33637
Public Invited to Open House to Help Develop Flood Information for Two Marion County Watersheds »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ is gathering information to improve identification of flooding risks for two Marion County watersheds.
District Offers Community Education Grants »
– h2. Grant Program Can Help Fund Water Resources Education Projects