News - 2023
2023
December
District’s Edward W. Chance Reserve - Gilley Creek Tract Closed for Hog Hunts Jan. 9–11 »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s (District) Gilley Creek Tract in Manatee County will be temporarily closed to the public for feral hog hunts Jan. 9–11.
District’s Flying Eagle Nature Center Closed for Hog Hunts Jan. 9-11 »
– 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 Jan. 9-11.
District’s Chito Branch Reserve Closed for Hog Hunts Jan. 2-4 »
– 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. 2-4, 2024.
District’s Alston Tract Closed for Hog Hunts Jan. 2-4 »
– 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. 2-4, 2024.
Governing Board to Meet in Tampa »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 9 a.m. at the Tampa Service Office, located at 7601 U.S. Highway 301 North.
November
Phase 2 Hog Hunt Registration Begins Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 9 a.m. »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) will open Phase 2 hog hunt registration Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 9 a.m. The District holds a series of hog hunts on District lands throughout the year to help reduce the feral hog population.
District Declares Modified Phase I Water Shortage »
– Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties will be limited to once-per-week lawn watering beginning Dec. 1
District Reopens Airboat Slide in Citrus County »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) has reopened the Brogden Bridge airboat slide at Turner Camp Road in Citrus County after completing required maintenance associated with the wooden deck. The slide is located between the Hernando and Inverness pools of
Governing Board to Meet in Tampa »
– Workshop to follow at 10:30 a.m.
District’s Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve Hampton Tract Closed for Hog Hunts Nov. 14-16 »
– 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. 14-16.
District’s Hálpata Tastanaki Preserve Closed for Hog Hunts Nov. 14-16 »
– 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. 14-16.
October
District’s Chito Branch Reserve Closed for Hog Hunts Nov. 7-9 »
– 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. 7-9.
District’s Alston Tract Closed for Hog Hunts Nov. 7-9 »
– 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. 7-9.
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 Oct. 31-Nov. 2 »
– 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 Oct. 31 through Nov. 2.
District to Hold Virtual Workshop on Minimum Flows for Horse Creek and Charlie Creek »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) invites the public to a virtual workshop Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 5:30 p.m.The purpose of the virtual workshop is to allow for public comment on recommended minimum flows for Horse Creek and Charlie Creek.
Governing Board to Meet in Tampa »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 9 a.m. at the Tampa Service Office, located at 7601 U.S. Highway 301 North.
District Temporarily Closes Airboat Slide in Citrus County »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) has temporarily closed the Brogden Bridge airboat slide at Turner Camp Road in Citrus County due to required maintenance associated with the wooden deck. The slide is located between the Hernando and Inverness pools of
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 $108,304 in grants to 51 educators within the District as part of the Splash! school grant program. The program provides up to $3,000 per school to enhance student knowledge of freshwater resources in grades K-12.
District Awards Grants to Schools in Highlands County for Water Resources Education Projects »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) awarded $108,304 in grants to 51 educators within the District as part of the Splash! school grant program. The program provides up to $3,000 per school to enhance student knowledge of freshwater resources in grades K-12.
District Awards Grants to Schools in Hillsborough County for Water Resources Education Projects »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) awarded $108,304 in grants to 51 educators within the District as part of the Splash! school grant program. The program provides up to $3,000 per school to enhance student knowledge of freshwater resources in grades K-12.
District Awards Grants to Schools in Manatee and Sarasota Counties for Water Resources Education »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) awarded $108,304 in grants to 51 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 $108,304 in grants to 51 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 $108,304 in grants to 51 educators within the District as part of the Splash! school grant program. The program provides up to $3,000 per school to enhance student knowledge of freshwater resources in grades K-12.
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 Publishes New, Free Recreation Guide »
– QR Codes Added for Most Up-to-Date Property Details
September
District Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Funds Water Resources Projects »
– On Tuesday, the Southwest Florida Water Management District's (District) Governing Board adopted a $224.8 million budget for fiscal year (FY) 2024, including approximately $92.4 million for Cooperative Funding Initiatives and District grants for water resources projects.
District to Hold Series of Hog Hunts in 2023-2024, 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.
Governing Board to Meet in Tampa (Note: 3 p.m. start time) »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 3 p.m. at the Tampa Service Office, located at 7601 U.S. Highway 301 North.
District to Hold Virtual Workshop on Minimum Flows for Little Manatee River in Hillsborough County »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) invites the public to a virtual workshop Wednesday, Sept.
August
District Returns to Normal Operations »
– Campgrounds will Reopen to the Public Tomorrow
All District Offices Open Thursday, Aug. 31 »
– All Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) offices will be open Thursday, Aug. 31, as the District begins to return to normal operations after Hurricane Idalia.
District Raises Activation Level of Emergency Operations Center »
– Emergency Operations Center at Level 1 Activation
All District Offices Closed Aug. 29 and 30 »
– All Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) offices will be closed Tuesday, Aug. 29, and Wednesday, Aug. 30, due to potential impacts from Tropical Storm Idalia.
All District-Managed Campgrounds and Properties to Close Monday, Aug. 28, 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 Monday, Aug. 28, at 3 p.m. in anticipation of impacts from Tropical Storm Idalia.
District Monitors Tropical Storm Idalia »
– Emergency Operations Center at Level 2 activation
Water Management Districts Participate in Joint Public Workshop on Ranking Water Bodies »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District, St. Johns River Water Management District and South Florida Water Management District have scheduled a virtual joint public meeting at 10 a.m.
District to Hold Virtual Public Workshop on Ranking Water Bodies »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is seeking public input to determine the priority of minimum flows and levels (MFLs) establishment for lakes, wetlands, rivers, streams and aquifers in the District as well as the establishment of water reservations.
Governing Board to Meet in Brooksville »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, Aug. 22, at 9 a.m. at District Headquarters, located at 2379 Broad Street in Brooksville.
District to Host Student Internship Fairs in Brooksville and Tampa »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) will host student internship career fairs Saturday, Aug. 26, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., to recruit graduating high school seniors and college students.