News - 2014

2014

December

District Purchases Boat Springs »

The "Southwest Florida Water Management District":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/ (District) has closed on the purchase of Boat Spring, which is part of the headwaters of Hammock Creek spring system, located in the historic community of Aripeka, on the Gul

Governing Board to Meet in Tampa »

The "Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/about/governingboard/ will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 16 at 9 a.m.

November

District to Hold Workshop on Minimum and Guidance Levels For Bird and Crystal Lakes in Hillsborough County »

"The Southwest Florida Water Management District":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/ (District) invites the public to a workshop on Wednesday, December 10, at 6:00 p.m. at the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, located at 2902 W. Bearss Ave in Tampa.

District Certifies First Tampa Florida Water Star℠ Community »

_Friendship Village Apartments bring attention to water conservation_

Governing Board to Meet in Tampa »

The "Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/about/governingboard/ will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 18 at 9 a.m.

District Schedules Prescribed Fires for Marion County »

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District Schedules Prescribed Fires for Charlotte County »

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District Schedules Prescribed Fires for Desoto County »

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District Schedules Prescribed Fires for West Pasco County »

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District Schedules Prescribed Fires for Sarasota County »

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District Schedules Prescribed Fires for Sumter County »

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District Schedules Prescribed Fires for West Hernando County »

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District Schedules Prescribed Fires for Highlands County »

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District Schedules Prescribed Fires for Manatee County »

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October

Governing Board to Meet in The Villages »

The "Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/about/governingboard/ will hold its monthly meeting at 10 a.m.

District to Treat Hydrilla on Rainbow River »

The "Southwest Florida Water Management District":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/ (District) will be treating the invasive aquatic plant hydrilla on the Rainbow River in Marion County during the period of October 27-30.

Public Invited to Help Identify Flood Prone Areas in Portions of Polk County »

The "Southwest Florida Water Management District ":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/ (District) is gathering information to improve the identification of flood prone areas in Polk County's Upper Peace River-Homeland watershed.

MEDIA ALERT: District To Dedicate Coral Creek Restoration Project »

The "Southwest Florida Water Management District ":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/ (District) will hold a dedication event to celebrate the completion of phase one of the Coral Creek Restoration project.

District Schedules Fall Prescribed Fires for Hillsborough County »

The "Land Management Section of the Southwest Florida Water Management District ":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/documents/plans/landusemgmt/ (District) will be conducting prescribed burns during the months of October, November,

September

District Approves Millage and Budget »

On Tuesday, the "Governing Board of the Southwest Florida Water Management District":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/about/governingboard/ adopted a FY2014-15 millage rate of 0.3658 mill, four percent lower than the current fiscal year.

District to Hold Series of Hog Hunts in 2014-2015, Permits Will Be Available Online »

District land managers plan to hold a series of hog hunts on District lands throughout the year to help reduce the wild hog population.

Governing Board approves conservation land acquisition »

The "Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/about/governingboard/ approved the acquisition of "Boat Spring," which is part of a second magnitude spring system, located in the histori

District to Hold Public Workshop on Priority List and Schedule for the Establishment of Minimum Flows and Levels »

The "Southwest Florida Water Management District":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/ (District) is soliciting stakeholder input on the annual update of the Priority List and Schedule for the Establishment of Minimum Flows and Levels.

Governing Board to Meet in Tampa »

The "Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/about/governingboard/ will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 30 at 1 p.m.

District Applauds Springs Efforts »

On Wednesday, the Legislative Budget Commission approved the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) proposed $69 million in springs projects leveraged by the $30 million Governor Scott secured in the "It's Your Money Tax Cut Budget" to bring the total invested in springs projects to

August

Public Invited to Help Identify Flood Prone Areas in Portions of Highlands County »

The "Southwest Florida Water Management District ":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/ (District) is gathering information to improve identification of flood prone areas in Highlands County's Lake Placid watershed.

Governing Board to Meet in Tampa »

The "Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/about/governingboard/ will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 26 at 9 a.m.

DEP Approves Three First-Magnitude Spring Systems to SWIM Priority List »

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) officially approved adding three first-magnitude spring systems – Weeki Wachee River, Chassahowitzka River and Homosassa River – to the Surface Water Improvement Management (SWIM) Program priority list.

District to Hold Workshop on Minimum and Guidance Levels Starvation Lake in Hillsborough County »

The "Southwest Florida Water Management District":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/ (District) invites the public to a workshop on Wednesday, August 27 held from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Jimmy B. Keel Regional Library

July

District to Hold Workshop on Minimum and Guidance Levels and Operational Guidelines for Lakes Hanna, Keene, Kell, and Stemper »

"The Southwest Florida Water Management District":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/ (District) invites the public to a workshop on Wednesday, August 13 held from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, located at 2902 W.

Governing Board to Meet in Tampa »

The "Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/about/governingboard/ will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, July 21 at 9 a.m.

June

New Law Requires Lobbyists to Register with District »

In accordance with a new law passed during the 2014 state legislative session, all lobbyists will be required to register with the Southwest Florida Water Management District.

Governor Appoints Armstrong to Governing Board »

Governor Rick Scott appointed Elijah "Ed" Armstrong III to the "Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board.":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/about/governingboard/ Armstrong replaces Todd Pressman whose term ended on M

New Recreation Opportunity on District Lands »

Beginning June 21, 2014, mountain bike enthusiasts will have a new place to pedal.

Governing Board to Meet in Brooksville »

The "Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/about/governingboard/ will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 24th at 9 a.m.

District to Treat Boat Access Trail on Lake Panasoffkee »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District,) in cooperation with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will be treating a boat access trail along the western shoreline (Outlet River side) of Lake Panasoffkee to improve boat access and navigation through areas of dense

District Schedules Summer Prescribed Fires for Hillsborough County »

The Land Management Section of the "Southwest Florida Water Management District ":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/ (District) will be conducting prescribed burns during the months of June, July, and August on the Lower Hillsborough Flood Detention Area and

District Schedules Summer Prescribed Fires for Manatee County »

The Land Management Section of the "Southwest Florida Water Management District ":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/(District) will be conducting prescribed burns during the months of June, July, and August on the following properties in eastern Man

May

District Schedules Summer Prescribed Fires for Pasco County »

The Land Management Section of the "Southwest Florida Water Management District":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/ (District) will be conducting prescribed burns during the months of June, July and August on the following properties: Starkey Wilderness Prese

Governor Reappoints Adams to Governing Board »

Governor Rick Scott reappointed Jeffery M. Adams to the "Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/. Adams represents Pinellas County.