News
2007
October
Polk County's first Water-Wise Landscape Award announced »
– A Polk County builder and landscaper are being recognized for incorporating water conservation and water-wise landscaping into a model home’s design with the county’s first Water-Wise Landscape Award.
Citrus County's first Water-Wise Landscape Award announced »
– A Citrus County builder, landscaper and irrigation contractor are being recognized for incorporating water conservation and water-wise landscaping into a model home’s design with the county’s first Water-Wise Landscape Award.
Governor appoints Coastal Rivers Basin Board members »
– Governor Charlie Crist recently reappointed one member and appointed a new member to the Coastal Rivers Basin Board of the Southwest Florida Water Management District. The Coastal Rivers Basin Board area includes the coastal regions of Citrus, Hernando and Pasco counties.
Controlled burns scheduled for Prairie-Shell Creek property »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting “controlled, prescribed burns” during the remaining days of October and November on the Prairie-Shell Creek property in Charlotte County.
Controlled burns scheduled for Highlands County »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting “controlled, prescribed burns” during the remaining days of October and November on the Jack Creek property in Highlands County.
Controlled burns scheduled for Sarasota County »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting “controlled, prescribed burns” during the remaining days of October and November for two District sites in Sarasota County the Schewe Ranch and the Deer Prairie Creek properties.
Spanning the Hillsborough River Watershed Fact Sheet »
– The Hillsborough River watershed begins in the Green Swamp and travels south until it meets Tampa Bay.The Hillsborough River watershed encompasses more than 675 square miles.The Hillsborough River watershed includes parts of Hillsborough, Pasco and Polk counties.
Media Alert: "A River Runs Through It" to wrap up Hillsborough River Watershed Awareness Week »
– What:“A River Runs Through It” celebration at Hillsborough River State Park. This event wraps up Hillsborough Watershed Awareness Week.
Media Alert: River Cleanup a part of Hillsborough River Watershed Awareness Week »
– Who:Southwest Florida Water Management District staff, Keep Hillsborough County Beautiful staff and volunteers
Media Alert:Water-Wise workshop a part of Hillsborough River Watershed Awareness Week »
– Who:Hillsborough County Extension Service staff, homeowners and gardenersWhat:A Water-Wise workshop to teach interested homeowners about Florida-friendly landscaping practices, including proper irrigation techniques.
Media Alert: Riverfest a part of Hillsborough River Watershed Awareness Week »
– Who:Temple Terrace Riverfest event staff, volunteers and the public
Series of events aim to raise Hillsborough River watershed awareness »
– In October, the Southwest Florida Water Management District will celebrate the Hillsborough River and the Hillsborough River watershed with a series of events along the river.
District seeks public input on Braden River minimum flows »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District is seeking public input about proposed minimum flows for the upper segment of the Braden River. The Upper Braden River is the portion of the river from Linger Lodge to Lorraine Road.
Program will help Pinellas County residents conserve potable water »
– A water conservation project funded by the Southwest Florida Water Management District and Pinellas County will reduce demand and conserve potable water.
September
District extends orders allowing increased withdrawals from the Alafia River »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District Wednesday extendedthe water shortage emergency order that allows Tampa Bay Water to withdraw additional water from the Alafia River to store in the
District sets FY2008 budget and reduced millage rates »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board Tuesday unanimously approved the fiscal year 2008 (FY2008) budget and reduced millage rates. The total FY2008 budget for the District is $395 million, which is an $11.7 million increase over the FY2007 budget of $383.3 million.
District declares October 2007 "Surface Water Improvement and Management Month" »
– 2007 marks the 20th Anniversary of the Surface Water Improvement and Management ActThe Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board today passed a resolution announcing October 2007 “Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Month” to recognize 20 years of i
District moves forward on project that will raise water levels in Lake Hancock »
– Project will help meet minimum flows in the Upper Peace RiverThe Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board Tuesday authorized the implementation of the Lake Hancock Lake Level Modification Project.
Governing Board extends water restrictions through November »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board voted Tuesday to extendthe current Water Shortage Order, which restricts lawn watering throughout the District to one-day-per-week, u
District modifies Wildwood water use permit »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board Tuesday modified a water use permit (WUP) for the City of Wildwood in Sumter County.
District modifies and increases two Marion County Utilities water use permits »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board Tuesday modified two water use permits (WUPs) for Marion County Utilities to meet projected increases in water use. Both permits are achieving a per capita rate of 150 gallons per person per day.
District seeks public input on Polk County lake levels »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District is seeking public input about proposed minimum flows and levels (MFL) for Lake Annie, Lake Bonnie, Dinner Lake, Lake Lee, Lake Mabel, Lake Starr and Venus Lake in Polk County.
District's SWIM Program celebrates 20 successful years »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Program with a series of events highlighting restoration and water quality improvement projects throughout the District.
Media Alert: District Celebrates 20th Anniversary of SWIM with Cockroach Bay Event »
– Who: Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) staff, state and local elected officials from Pinellas, Manatee and Hillsborough counties, Department of Environmental Protection staff, former Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) staff, SWIM volunteers, SWIM
Media Alert: District Celebrates 20th Anniversary of SWIM with Charlotte Harbor Event »
– Who: Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) staff, Sen. Mike Bennett, Rep. Michael Grant, local elected officials, Department of Environmental Protection staff, Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center staff, Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program staff
Media Alert: District Celebrates 20th Anniversary of SWIM with Winter Haven Chain of Lakes Event »
– Who: Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) staff, state and City of Winter Haven elected officials and staff
Public invited to attend Citrus/Hernando Waterways Restoration Council and Hernando County Task Force meetings »
– The public is invited to attend the Citrus/Hernando Waterways Restoration Council meeting and the Hernando County Task Force meeting, both being held Monday, Oct. 1.
Media Alert:District marks Public Lands Day with Piney Point Tract volunteer beach cleanup »
– Who: Representatives from the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Land Resources Department, Keep Hillsborough County Beautiful and volunteers
District seeks public input on Upper Hillsborough River minimum flows »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District is seeking public input about proposed minimum flows for the upper segment of the Hillsborough River. The Upper Hillsborough River is the portion of the river from Crystal Springs to Morris Bridge Road.
Media Alert:Volunteer marsh planting to set Tampa Bay record »
– Who:Representatives from the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Program, Tampa Bay Watch, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and approximately 350 volunteers
District seeks public input on ranking water bodies »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District is seeking public input about the order in which minimum flows and levels (MFL) for lakes, rivers, streams and aquifers in the District will be determined.
Springs Festival to feature speakers »
– Guest speakers and songs will be featured at the 6th Annual Marion County Springs Festival, which is being held Saturday, Sept. 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Silver River State Park.
District to treat Braden River for water hyacinth and water lettuce »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating water hyacinth and water lettuce on portions of the Braden River Sept. 17-20. The sites are located south of State Road 70 in Manatee County.
Public input welcome at Citrus County Task Force meeting »
– The public is invited to share ideas concerning potential water resources restoration projects at the upcoming Citrus County Task Force meeting.
Projects will treat stormwater and improve Lake Tarpon water quality »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District is working with Pinellas County on two projects that will treat stormwater within the Lake Tarpon watershed, which will improve water quality discharging to the lake.
Program will help Manatee County residents conserve water indoors »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District and Manatee County are offering residents a financial incentive to save water by replacing high-volume toilets and showerheads with low-volume models.
Worldwide symposium on water reuse and desalination comes to Tampa »
– The best and brightest minds in water reuse from around the world will converge in Tampa this week to take part in the 22nd Annual WateReuse Symposium, which focuses on water reuse and desalination.
Governing Board moves forward on establishing Districtwide public supply per capita requirements »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District moved one step closer to more effectively measuring how efficiently utility customers are using water.
Interim regulatory rules will guide water use permitting in Central Florida »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board last week adopted interim rules for water use permits in the Central Florida Coordination Area.
August
District modifies and extends Tampa Bay Water permit »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board Tuesday amended and extended a permit that allows Tampa Bay Water to withdraw water from the Tampa Bypass Canal for water supply needs.