News
2012
July
Controlled Burns Scheduled for Green Swamp West Property »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting "controlled, prescribed burns" during July on the District's Green Swamp West property in Pasco County.
Controlled Burns Scheduled for Hálpata Tastanaki Preserve »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting "controlled, prescribed burns" during July on the District's Hálpata Tastanaki Preserve in Marion County.
Controlled Burns Scheduled for Jack Creek Property »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting "controlled, prescribed burns" during July on the Jack Creek property in Highlands County.
Controlled Burns Scheduled for the Little Manatee River Corridor – Southfork Tract »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting "controlled, prescribed burns" during July on the Little Manatee River Corridor – Southfork Tract in Manatee County.
Controlled Burns Scheduled for Lower Hillsborough Wilderness Preserve »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting "controlled, prescribed burns" during July on the District's Lower Hillsborough Wilderness Preserve.
Controlled Burns Scheduled for Myakka River – Schewe Tract »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting "controlled, prescribed burns" during July on the Myakka River – Schewe Tract in Sarasota County.
Controlled Burns Scheduled for Prairie-Shell Creek Property »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting "controlled, prescribed burns" during July on the Prairie-Shell Creek property in Charlotte County.
Controlled Burns Scheduled for Starkey Wilderness Preserve »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting "controlled, prescribed burns" during July on the District's Starkey Wilderness Preserve in Pasco County.
Controlled Burns Scheduled for Upper Hillsborough Preserve – Alston Tract »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting "controlled, prescribed burns" during July on the District's Upper Hillsborough Preserve – Alston Tract in Polk County.
Controlled Burns Scheduled for the Upper Myakka River Watershed »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting "controlled, prescribed burns" during July on the Upper Myakka River Watershed in Manatee County.
Controlled Burns Scheduled for Weekiwachee Preserve »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting "controlled, prescribed burns" during July, August and September on the District's Weekiwachee Preserve in Hernando County.
June
Winds, High Tides Affecting Efforts to Reduce Water Levels in Lake Tarpon »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District":http://www.watermatters.org is working to move water out of Lake Tarpon; however, the sustained winds and high tides caused by Tropical Storm Debby are pushing water in from Old Tampa Bay, hampering efforts.
District Extends Water Restrictions »
– While tropical storm Debby provided increased rainfall to the region, it was not enough to recover from drought conditions.
Below-Normal Conditions Causes District to Extend Water Restrictions »
– While tropical storms Beryl and Debby provided record rains to the region, they were not enough to restore hydrologic conditions to normal.
Central Florida Water Initiative Hosts Open House »
– The public is invited to an open house Thursday, June 28 for a plan to address the current and long-term water supply needs in the central Florida region.
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. Tuesday, June 26 at The Villages Savannah Center, 1545 N.
Watch the Weather, Wait to Water »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District":http://www.watermatters.org is encouraging residents who irrigate their lawns to take advantage of the summer rains and "watch the weather, wait to water."
District Remains Committed to Agricultural Programs »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District":http://www.watermatters.org continues to maintain its commitment to provide key services to the agricultural community despite organization changes and staff reductions.
Lake Hooker Minimum Flows and Guidance Levels Workshop »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District":http://www.watermatters.org is inviting the public to comment on proposed minimum flows and levels (MFLs) for Lake Hooker in Seffner at a public meeting on Thursday, June 14.
May
Governing Board Re-elects Officers »
– H. Paul Senft Jr. was re-elected today by his peers to serve as Governing Board chair of the Southwest Florida Water Management District.
Member Cities of the East Pasco Water Coalition Offering Low-Flow Toilet Rebates »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District":http://www.watermatters.org and participating members of the East Pasco Water Coalition are offering water customers rebates of up to $100 for replacing their high-flow toilets.
City of St. Petersburg Offering Low-Flow Toilet Rebates »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District":http://www.watermatters.org and the City of St. Petersburg are offering water customers rebates of up to $100 for replacing their high-flow toilets.
District and St. Petersburg Partner to Offer Free Sprinkler System Checkups »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District":http://www.watermatters.org and the City of St. Petersburg are offering city water customers a free sprinkler system checkup.
District Increases Restrictions in Tampa Bay Area »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District's executive director":http://www.watermatters.org declared an emergency order to increase "water restrictions":http://www.swfwmd.sta
April
City of Frostproof Offering Low-Flow Toilet Rebates »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District ":http://www.watermatters.org and the City of Frostproof are offering Frostproof Utilities customers rebates of up to $100 for replacing their high-flow toilets.
Governing Board Authorizes Executive Director to Declare Phase III Water Shortage Order »
– *_Phase III Could Be Declared for Tampa Bay Area if Conditions Worsen_*
Media Alert: District Dedicates 20-Year Cockroach Bay Restoration Project »
– table(webalert). |*Who:*|The Tampa Port Authority, Hillsborough County and the Southwest Florida Water Management District.||*What:*|The Cockroach Bay Restoration Project represents one of the largest, most complex coastal ecosystem restorations ever developed for Tampa Bay.
Register for Manatee County Water School »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District":http://www.watermatters.org and Manatee County are giving residents a chance to learn about local water resource issues and how to make a difference during the Manatee County Extension Water School.
Save Water Outdoors for Water Conservation Month »
– Outdoor water use typically accounts for up to 50 percent of water consumed by households. You can reduce your outdoor water consumption by taking a few simple steps.
Dry Conditions Continue, Lake Levels Remain Low »
– *_District urges conservation during moderate drought_*This year's drier than normal conditions following last year's below average rainfall have caused low water levels throughout the Southwest Florida Water Management District.
Apply Online for a Community Education Grant to Help Fund Your Water Resources Education Project »
– Community members who want to help protect the water resources in their area may apply online for a Community Education Grant from the Southwest Florida Water Management District.
March
Take the Water Conservation Classroom Challenge »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District":http://www.watermatters.org is encouraging teachers and students to celebrate Water Conservation Month in April by taking the Water Conservation Classroom Challenge.
Residents Can 'Fix It For Less' to Save Water and Money »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District":http://www.watermatters.org is encouraging residents to fix leaks and install inexpensive water-saving devices in conjunction with Water Conservation Month.
Media Alert: Brooksville Community Attains Florida Water Star℠ Certification »
– table(webalert). |Who:|The Hernando County Housing Authority and the Southwest Florida Water Management District.||*What:*|Ribbon cutting ceremony for Magnolia Gardens, the first community in Florida to be certified under the Florida Water Star℠ standard.
District to Treat Hydrilla on Rainbow River »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District":http://www.watermatters.org will be treating hydrilla on the Rainbow River during the week of April 2-5.
Gum Slough Spring Minimum Flows and Levels Workshop »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District is inviting the public to comment on proposed minimum flows and levels (MFLs) for Gum Slough Spring Run and associated springs in northwestern Sumter County and southwestern Marion County at a public meeting on Wednesday, April 4.
Marion County to Benefit from Community Education Grant »
– A project in Marion County featuring educational sessions about the ecology and other environmental issues surrounding Rainbow Springs was recently awarded a Community Education Grant from the "Southwest Florida Water Management District":http://www.watermatters
Sumter County to Benefit From Community Education Grant »
– A project in Sumter County to distribute 200 water conservation kits was recently awarded a Community Education Grant from the "Southwest Florida Water Management ":http://www.watermatters.orgDistrict.
Public Invited to Open House to Help Develop Manatee County Flood Insurance Maps »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District is gathering input to improve the identification of flooding risks in the Braden River watershed in Manatee County.
Hernando County to Benefit From Community Education Grant »
– A project in Hernando County to educate residents online about water quality issues and water resources was recently awarded a Community Education Grant from the "Southwest Florida Water Management District":http://www.watermatters.org.