News - 2020
2020
August
District Monitors Tropical Depression 13 »
–
Emergency Operations Center at Level 2 activation
Governing Board Meeting to be Conducted Remotely »
–
Public participation will be provided through online viewing or conference call options
District to Hold Virtual Public Workshop on Ranking Water Bodies »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District District) is seeking public input about the order in which minimum flows and levels (MFLs) for lakes, wetlands, rivers, streams and aquifers in the District will be determined.
July
Public Invited to Help Identify Flood Prone Areas in the Pearce Drain/Gap Creek Watershed in Manatee County »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is gathering information to improve identification of flood prone areas in Manatee County. The District will provide virtual outreach now through Sept.
District Approves Proposed Rolled Back Millage Rate Saving Taxpayers $6 Million »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District's (District) Governing Board voted to decrease property taxes by adopting a proposed rolled-back millage rate of 0.2669 mill for the fiscal year 2021 budget.
Governing Board Meeting to be Conducted Remotely »
–
Public participation will be provided through online viewing or conference call options
Two District Projects Receive Funding from Central Florida Water Initiative Conservation Cost-Share Program »
– Two Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) projects received funding from the Central Florida Water Initiative (CFWI) conservation cost-share program.
District Receives Funding from Florida Department of Environmental Protection for Water Quality Monitoring Well »
– Today the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) announced the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will provide $638,550 to a new, 880-foot deep monitoring well in the District’s Most Impacted Area (MIA) of the Southern Water Use Cauti
June
District Aims to Reduce Risk of Wildfires by Scheduling Prescribed Fires in the Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve »
– Setting prescribed fires in controlled settings can reduce the risk of wildfires burning out of control, as many Floridians witnessed during the state’s wildfire emergency in 2017.
District’s Draft 2020 Regional Water Supply Plan Now Available for Review and Comment »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District's (District) draft 2020 Regional Water Supply Plan (RWSP) is now available on the District’s website for review and comment by stakeholders and the public.
Governing Board Meeting to be Conducted Remotely »
–
Public participation will be provided through online viewing or conference call options
District Aims to Reduce Risk of Wildfires by Scheduling Prescribed Fires for Charlotte County »
–
Setting prescribed fires in controlled settings can reduce the risk of wildfires burning out of control, as many Floridians witnessed during the state’s wildfire emergency in 2017.
District Aims to Reduce Risk of Wildfires by Scheduling Prescribed Fires for DeSoto County »
–
Setting prescribed fires in controlled settings can reduce the risk of wildfires burning out of control, as many Floridians witnessed during the state’s wildfire emergency in 2017.
District Aims to Reduce Risk of Wildfires by Scheduling Prescribed Fires for Hernando County »
– Setting prescribed fires in controlled settings can reduce the risk of wildfires burning out of control, as many Floridians witnessed during the state’s wildfire emergency in 2017.
District Aims to Reduce Risk of Wildfires by Scheduling Prescribed Fires for Hillsborough County »
–
Setting prescribed fires in controlled settings can reduce the risk of wildfires burning out of control, as many Floridians witnessed during the state’s wildfire emergency in 2017.
District Aims to Reduce Risk of Wildfires by Scheduling Prescribed Fires for Manatee County »
–
Setting prescribed fires in controlled settings can reduce the risk of wildfires burning out of control, as many Floridians witnessed during the state’s wildfire emergency in 2017.
District Aims to Reduce Risk of Wildfires by Scheduling Prescribed Fires for Marion County »
– Setting prescribed fires in controlled settings can reduce the risk of wildfires burning out of control, as many Floridians witnessed during the state’s wildfire emergency in 2017.
District Aims to Reduce Risk of Wildfires by Scheduling Prescribed Fires for Pasco County »
– Setting prescribed fires in controlled settings can reduce the risk of wildfires burning out of control, as many Floridians witnessed during the state’s wildfire emergency in 2017.
District Aims to Reduce Risk of Wildfires by Scheduling Prescribed Fires for Sarasota County »
– Setting prescribed fires in controlled settings can reduce the risk of wildfires burning out of control, as many Floridians witnessed during the state’s wildfire emergency in 2017.
Watch the Weather, Wait to Water »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is encouraging residents who irrigate their lawns to take advantage of the upcoming summer rainy season and “watch the weather, wait to water.”
District to Conduct Inspection of the Inglis Bypass Spillway in Levy County »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) will conduct an inspection of the Inglis Bypass Spillway water control structure located in Levy County on the Inglis Bypass Channel.
District to Reopen All Campgrounds June 3 at Reduced Capacity »
– As part of a phased approach, the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) will reopen all campgrounds throughout its 16-county region Wednesday, June 3.
May
Governing Board Meeting to be Conducted Remotely »
– Public participation will be provided through online viewing or conference call options.
District to Reopen Weekiwachee Preserve to the Public »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) will reopen the Weekiwachee Preserve to the public effective Friday, May 8, 2020 for all uses.
April
District Declares Phase I Water Shortage in Central and Southern Regions »
–
The Southwest Florida Water Management District's (District) Governing Board voted today to declare a Phase I Water Shortage for the District’s central
Lower Your Monthly Water Bill for Water Conservation Month While You Shelter at Home »
–
We’re halfway through Water Conservation Month, and the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) encourages citizens to do their part to save water in and around their homes.
District Launches Septic to Sewer Initiative to Fund Local Projects and Improve Springs »
–
To celebrate Springs Protection Awareness Month, the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is launching a new Septic to Sewer initiative by providing more than $7 million in matching funds for five projects that help reduce
Governing Board Meeting to be Conducted Remotely »
–
Public participation will be provided through online viewing or conference call options
Governing Board Proclaims April Springs Protection Awareness Month »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) Governing Board declared April Springs Protection Awareness Month during their March meeting.
Florida Senate Confirms Appointments of Governing Board Members »
– The Florida Senate has confirmed the appointments of five Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) Governing Board members.
Weekiwachee Preserve Closed Due to Large Gatherings »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) will be closing the WeekiWachee Preserve, located in coastal Hernando County, effective Thursday, April 2 for all uses until further notice.
10 Tips to Save Water for Water Conservation Month While You Shelter at Home »
–
While the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) encourages water conservation year-round, there is extra emphasis each April for Water Conservation Month.
March
District Recreation Lands Remain Open, Public Reminded to Practice Social Distancing »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) will keep District-managed recreation lands open for individual and small group day use in its 16-county region to provide the public with a place to get outside and exercise.
District to Treat Hydrilla on Lake Panasoffkee Outlet River in Sumter County »
– The Southwest Florida Water Managemet Distrit (District) in cooperation with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will be treating hydrilla on the Lake Panasoffkee Outlet River March 31 and April 1, weather permitting.
Governing Board Meeting to be Conducted Remotely »
– Public participation will be provided through online viewing or conference call options
District to Close All Campgrounds to Reduce the Spread of COVID-19 »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) will close all campgrounds throughout its 16-county region to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.
District Offices Closed to Public to Reduce the Spread of COVID-19 »
– Consistent with direction provided by Governor DeSantis, the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) has canceled all nonessential travel and implemented social distancing to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.
Check Your Irrigation Timer When You ‘Spring Forward’ for Daylight Saving Time »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is reminding residents to check the timers on their irrigation system controllers t
February
Sarasota Service Office to Temporarily Close and Relocate »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s (District) Sarasota Service Office (SSO) will relocate to a new facility effective Monday, March 9.
District Aims to Reduce Risk of Wildfires by Scheduling Prescribed Fires for Hernando County »
– Setting prescribed fires in controlled settings can reduce the risk of wildfires burning out of control, as many Floridians witnessed during the state’s wildfire emergency in 2017.