News
2011
December
Governing Board to Meet in Haines City »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District's(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ "Governing Board(Governing Board)":/about/governingboard will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 9 a.m. at the Lake Eva Banquet Hall, 799 Johns Avenue, Haines City.
District Asks Homeowners to "Skip A Week" of Irrigation This Winter »
– h2. Overwatering in Winter Can Encourage Pests and Disease
District's Hampton Tract Closed for Hog Hunts Dec. 13–15 »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District's(Southwest Florida Water Management District)" "Hampton Tract,(Hampton Tract)":/recreation/hoghunt/hampton.php which is part of the "Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve,(Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve)":/recreation/areas/greenswamp.html will be tempora
November
District's Flying Eagle Preserve Closed for Hog Hunts Dec. 6–8 »
– A portion of the "Southwest Florida Water Management District's(Southwest Florida Water Management District)" "Flying Eagle Preserve":/recreation/hoghunt/flyingeagle.php will be temporarily closed to the public for "hog hunts(Feral Hog Hunts)":/hoghunts Dec. 6–8.
Surplus Lands Assessment Public Meetings Set for Dec. 13 and 14 »
– h2. District Seeking Public Input on Evaluation of PropertiesThe "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ is gathering information to determine if public lands that are owned and managed by the District should be considered for surplus.
Public Invited to Open House to Help Develop North Port Flood Insurance Maps »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ is gathering input needed to improve identification of flooding risks in North Port.
Hunting Evaluation Public Meeting Set for Dec. 5 »
– h2. District Seeking Public Input on Proposals for Four Properties
Marion County Offering Low-Flow Toilet Rebates »
– Two water management districts are partnering with Marion County Utilities to offer customers rebates of up to $100 for replacing their high-flow toilets.
Six Easy Ways to Save Water and Money During the Holidays »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ is offering six easy ways to prepare for your holiday meals and parties without running up your water bill.
District Partners With Manatee County to Restore Tom Bennett Park Habitat »
– Wetland and upland areas in Manatee County's new Tom Bennett Park are being restored thanks to a partnership between the county and the "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/.
Gum Slough Spring Run Minimum Flows and Levels Workshop »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(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 wor
Lake Carroll Minimum and Guidance Levels Workshop »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ is inviting the public to comment on proposed minimum levels for Lake Carroll in northwest Hillsborough County at a public workshop on *Wednesday, Nov. 16*.
October
District's Upper Hillsborough Preserve Alston Tract Closed for Hog Hunts Nov. 15–17 »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District's(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ "Alston Tract":/recreation/hoghunt/alston.php, which is part of the "Upper Hillsborough Preserve":/recreation/areas/upper_hillsborough_preserve.html, will be temporarily closed to the public for "hog h
Check Your Irrigation Timer When You 'Fall Back' to Standard Time »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ is reminding residents to check the timers on their irrigation system controllers this weekend, which is the end of Daylight Saving Time.
Palm River Restoration Gets Under Way »
– h2. Project Will Improve Water Quality and Restore HabitatWork is under way to restore habitat and repair erosion along the banks of the Palm River in Tampa.
District Renews and Modifies Haines City Water Use Permit »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District's(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ "Governing Board(Governing Board)":/about/governingboard Tuesday renewed and modified a water use permit for Haines City.
District Extends Water Restrictions »
– h2. Rainy Season Not Productive Enough for Resources to Recover
Board Approves a Leaner and More Efficient District »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ "Governing Board(Governing Board)":/about/governingboard today directed its executive director to move forward with organizational restructuring that will increase efficiencies, reduce operational costs
Sarasota's WOW! Event Provides Fun, Active Ways to Learn About Watersheds »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ is partnering with the "Science and Environment Council (SEC) of Sarasota County":http://www.secsc.org to teach area residents about watersheds.
Governor Appoints Maggard to Governing Board »
– Gov. Rick Scott on Wednesday appointed Randall S. (Randy) Maggard to the "Southwest Florida Water Management District's(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ "Governing Board(Governing Board)":/about/governingboard.
Public Invited to Open House to Help Develop Citrus County Flood Insurance Maps »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ is gathering input needed to improve identification of flooding risks in Citrus County's Cardinal Lane watershed.
Media Alert: Eagle Scout Project to Help Restore Clam Bayou »
– table(webalert). |Who:|Eagle Scout candidate Kyle Carey of Boy Scout Troop 45, 20 to 30 volunteers and "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ staff.
Cypress Gardens Project to Reduce Flooding »
– h2. District, County Cooperate to Help Manage and Treat Stormwater
Clearwater Expands Reclaimed Water System »
– h2. Additional Lines Will Add 300 CustomersMore than 300 residential water customers in the Clearwater Harbor area will have access to reclaimed water when a pipe installation project now under way is complete in 2012.
Public Invited to Open House to Help Develop Highlands County Flood Insurance Maps »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ is gathering input needed to improve identification of flooding risks in the areas surrounding 17 lakes in Highlands County.
Discover Water, Wings & Wild Things »
– h2. Learn About Polk County's Natural Resources at Circle B Bar Reserve
September
District Renews and Modifies City of Clearwater Water Use Permit »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District's(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ "Governing Board(Governing Board)":/about/governingboard Tuesday renewed and modified a water use permit for the City of Clearwater.
District Approves Millage Rate and Budget »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District's(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ "Governing Board(Governing Board)":/about/governingboard Tuesday adopted its fiscal year 2012 millage rate and budget.
District Invites Public Input on Ranking Water Bodies »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ is seeking public input about the order in which "minimum flows and levels (MFLs)":/projects/mfl/ for lakes, rivers, streams and aquifers in the District will be determined.
Public Invited to Open House to Help Develop Polk County Flood Insurance Maps »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ is gathering input needed to improve identification of flooding risks in the Polk City watershed.
Media Alert: Springs Awareness Week Landscape Challenge »
– table(webalert). |Who:|Area landscaping professionals, the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association and the "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/.
Media Alert: Rivers and Springs Tours Highlight Springs Awareness Week »
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District to Hold Series of Hog Hunts, Permits Will Be Available Online »
– "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ land managers plan to hold a series of hog hunts on District land this fall and winter to help reduce the wild hog population.
District to Hold Public Workshop on Lake Wimauma Levels »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ is inviting the public to comment on proposed minimum and guidance levels for Lake Wimauma at a public workshop on Tuesday, Sept. 20. The workshop will be held from 6 p.m. to approximately 7:30 p.m.
August
Governing Board Selects Guillory as New Executive Director »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District's(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ "Governing Board(Governing Board)":/about/governingboard Monday appointed Blake C. Guillory to serve as the District's executive director.
Landscaping Pros Invited to Compete in Springs Awareness Week Landscape Challenge »
– h2. Winner Will Earn "Ruling Water Champion" Crown
Public Invited to Open House to Help Develop Citrus County Flood Insurance Maps »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ is gathering input needed to improve identification of flooding risks in the Tsala Apopka watershed.
Public Meeting on Dover/Plant City Rules »
– h2. District to Answer Homeowner, Grower Questions on Freeze Management Plan
Avon Park Project Public Meeting Set for Aug. 18 »
– h2. District to Brief the Public on Lake Isis, Tulane Stormwater Treatment Projects
Controlled Burns Scheduled for Annutteliga Hammock Property »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ will be conducting "controlled, prescribed burns" during August on the District's "Annutteliga Hammock (Annutteliga Hammock)":/recreation/areas/annuteligahammock.html property in Hernando County.