News - 2022

2022

December

District’s Alston Tract Closed for Hog Hunts Jan. 3-5 »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District's (District) Alston Tract at Upper Hillsborough Preserve in Pasco County will be temporarily closed to the public for feral hog hunts Jan. 3-5, 2023.

District’s Chito Branch Reserve Closed for Hog Hunts Jan. 3-5 »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District's (District) Chito Branch Reserve in Hillsborough County will be temporarily closed to the public for feral hog hunts Jan. 3-5, 2023.

Eastern Hillsborough County Homeowners with Wells Should be Prepared for Freezing Temperatures Saturday, Sunday and Monday Morning »

According to the National Weather Service, parts of the Tampa Bay area are expected to have near to below freezing temperatures Saturday, Sunday and Monday morning. 

Governing Board to Meet in Brooksville »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, Dec. 13, at 9 a.m. at District Headquarters, located at 2379 Broad Street in Brooksville.

Phase 2 Hog Hunt Registration Begins Tuesday, Dec. 13, at 9 a.m. »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) will open Phase 2 hog hunt registration Tuesday, Dec. 13, at 9 a.m.

November

Public Invited to Help Identify Flood Prone Areas in the Chassahowitzka River Watershed »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is gathering information to improve identification of flood prone areas in Citrus County.

Six Easy Ways to Save Water and Money During the Holidays »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is offering six easy ways to prepare for your holiday meals and parties without running up your water bill.

District Raises Activation Level of Emergency Operations Center »

Emergency Operations Center at Level 1 Activation

All District Offices Closed Thursday »

All Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 10, due to potential impacts from Tropical Storm Nicole. District offices are scheduled to be closed Friday for Veteran’s Day.

District Monitors Tropical Storm Nicole »

Emergency Operations Center at Level 2 activation

All District-Managed Campgrounds and Properties to Close Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 3 p.m. »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) will close all District-managed campgrounds and properties to include trails and day use areas throughout its 16-county region Nov. 9, at 3 p.m. in anticipation of impacts from Tropical Storm Nicole.

Governing Board to Meet in Brooksville »

Workshop to follow at 10:30 a.m.

District’s Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve Hampton Tract Closed for Hog Hunts Nov. 15-17 »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District's (District) Hampton Tract, including closed area tracts at Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve in Polk County, will be temporarily closed to the public for feral hog hunts Nov. 15-17.

District’s Hálpata Tastanaki Preserve Closed for Hog Hunts Nov. 15-17 »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District's (District) Hálpata Tastanaki Preserve in Marion County will be temporarily closed to the public for feral hog hunts Nov. 15-17.

District’s Chito Branch Reserve Closed for Hog Hunts Nov. 8-10 »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District's (District) Chito Branch Reserve in Hillsborough County will be temporarily closed to the public for feral hog hunts Nov. 8-10.

District’s Alston Tract Closed for Hog Hunts Nov. 8-10 »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District's (District) Alston Tract at Upper Hillsborough Preserve in Pasco County will be temporarily closed to the public for feral hog hunts Nov. 8-10.

October

Check Your Irrigation Timer When You ‘Fall Back’ to Standard Time »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is reminding residents to check the timers on their irrigation system controllers this weekend, which is the end of daylight saving time.

District’s Flying Eagle Nature Center Closed for Hog Hunts Nov. 1-3 »


The Southwest Florida Water Management District's (District) Flying Eagle Nature Center in Citrus County will be temporarily closed to the public for feral hog hunts Nov. 1-3.

District Awards Grants to Schools in Citrus, Hernando, Levy, Marion and Sumter Counties for Water Resources Education Projects  »


The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) awarded $107,969 in grants to 58 educators within the District as part of the Splash! school grant program.

District Awards Grants to Schools in Highlands County for Water Resources Education Projects  »



The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) awarded $107,969 in grants to 58 educators within the District as part of the Splash! school grant program.

District Awards Grants to Schools in Hillsborough County for Water Resources Education Projects »


The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) awarded $107,969 in grants to 58 educators within the District as part of the Splash! school grant program.

District Awards Grants to Schools in Manatee and Sarasota Counties for Water Resources Education  »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) awarded $107,969 in grants to 58 educators within the District as part of the Splash! school grant program.

District Awards Grants to Schools in Pasco and Pinellas Counties for Water Resources Education Projects  »


The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) awarded $107,969 in grants to 58 educators within the District as part of the Splash! school grant program.

District Awards Grants to Schools in Polk County for Water Resources Education Projects  »


The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) awarded $107,969 in grants to 58 educators within the District as part of the Splash! school grant program.

Governing Board to Meet in Tampa »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, Oct. 18, at 9 a.m. at the Tampa Service Office, located at 7601 U.S. Highway 301 North.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

District Reopens Several Campground Properties  »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) has completed evaluations of District campgrounds after Hurricane Ian and the following properties will reopen Monday afternoon:

September

District Returns to Normal Operations »

All Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) offices will be open Friday, Sept. 30, as the District returns to normal operations after Hurricane Ian.

Water Levels in Lake Tarpon Reduced in Anticipation of Heavy Rainfall, Storm Surge »


The Southwest Florida Water Management District has released as much water out of Lake Tarpon as possible in anticipation of heavy rainfall and storm surge from Hurricane Ian.

All District Offices Closed Wednesday and Thursday »

All Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) offices will be closed Wednesday, Sept. 28, and Thursday, Sept. 29, due to potential impacts from Hurricane Ian.

District Raises Activation Level of Emergency Operations Center »

Emergency Operations Center at Level 1 Activation

All District-Managed Campgrounds and Properties to Close Tuesday, Sept. 27, at noon  »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) will close all District-managed campgrounds and properties to include trails and day use areas throughout its 16-county region Tuesday, Sept.

District to Hold Series of Hog Hunts in 2022-2023, 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 feral hog population.

District Monitors Tropical Storm Ian »

Emergency Operations Center at Level 2 activation

District Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Funds Water Resources Projects »

On Tuesday, the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s (District) Governing Board adopted a $211.7 million budget for fiscal year (FY) 20