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May 25, 2007 – Two cooperatively funded projects between the Southwest Florida Water Management District and the WateReuse Foundation will help water managers gain a better understanding of different reclaimed water treatment methods.Soil Aquifer Treatment Study

May 22, 2007 – The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating water hyacinth and water lettuce on portions of the Manatee River May 29 through May 31. The treatment areas are located south of State Road 64 in Manatee County.

May 21, 2007 – The Southwest Florida Water Management District is contributing $36,392 to continue to fund the Hillsborough River Watershed Alliance to help preserve and protect the Hillsborough River Watershed.

May 18, 2007 – The Southwest Florida Water Management District today declared a water shortage emergency for the city of Tampa’s main water supply.

May 17, 2007 – The Southwest Florida Water Management District recently approved an agreement to continue funding the St. Petersburg Toilet Replacement Program.

May 14, 2007 – A project cooperatively funded by the Southwest Florida Water Management District and Hillsborough County will reduce flooding near Stearns Creek and Lithia-Pinecrest Road and improve water quality entering the Alafia River.

May 10, 2007 – The Southwest Florida Management District and the City of St. Petersburg are working together on three projects that will improve drainage in four St. Petersburg neighborhoods. The neighborhoods are Palmetto Park, Norwood Heights, Ponce De Leon and Jungle Terrace.

May 1, 2007 – The Citrus County Task Force is inviting the public to a stakeholders conference to discuss Citrus County water resources.

April 30, 2007 – The Southwest Florida Water Management District will observe National Tourism Week May 12-20 by promoting the award-winning Water Conservation Hotel And Motel Program (Water C.H.A.M.P.) to the hospitality industry. The goal is to show that by implementing the Water C.H.A.M.P.

April 26, 2007 – The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing board approved a joint land management plan with Sarasota County for the 6,439-acre Deer Prairie Creek Preserve, which will allow for public access to the preserve.

April 26, 2007 – An eagle scout, campground hosts and an equestrian group are among the volunteers honored Tuesday at the Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board meeting in Brooksville.

April 24, 2007 – One newly appointed and one reappointed Governing Board member took the oath of office today to serve on the Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board.

April 24, 2007 – The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board Tuesday approved a modification of a water use permit that will allow Polk City to pump more water to meet the projected population growth through 2013.

April 24, 2007 – Governing Board urges water conservationDespite normal rainfall in April, west-central Florida remains abnormally dry. The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board is urging residents to continue conserving the water resources.

April 24, 2007 – The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board approved a plan that will provide electricity to the District’s Green Swamp West property.

April 24, 2007 – The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board Tuesday approved two projects that will reduce groundwater pumping in Hillsborough County.

April 24, 2007 – The Southwest Florida Water Management District was recognized by the Pasco-Hernando Jobs and Education Partnership Regional Board, Inc. as one of the best places to work in the area.

April 23, 2007 – Who: Southwest Florida Water Management District staff and approximately 70 children

April 20, 2007 – The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating water hyacinth and water lettuce on portions of Shell and Prairie creeks April 30 through May 3. The sites are located upstream of the Henderson Dam in Charlotte County.

April 20, 2007 – The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating water hyacinth and water lettuce on portions of the Braden River April 30 through May 3. The treatment areas are located south of State Road 70 in Manatee County.

April 19, 2007 – The Hillsborough River will get a dose of spring cleaning this Sunday, April 22 when Lowry Park Zoo’s Boy Scouts of America Zoo Troop 47 holds its annual cleanup from 8 a.m. until noon. The cleanup will focus on the Lowry Park Boat Ramp area and River Park by the Sulphur Springs water tower.

April 16, 2007 – The Florida House of Representatives and Senate each adopted a resolution last week declaring April 14 through April 21 Peace River Watershed Awareness Week.

April 16, 2007 – More than 500 volunteers who spend thousands of hours a year helping the Southwest Florida Water Management District maintain and improve public lands, as well as restore Tampa Bay, were honored this weekend during the District’s Annual Volunteer Appreciation Day.

April 13, 2007 – In April, the Southwest Florida Water Management District will celebrate the Peace River and the Peace River watershed with a series of events along the river.

April 11, 2007 – A DeSoto County farm is the place to be to learn about water conservation and other environmentally friendly practices this April. Members of the public are invited to tour Natures Way Aquatic Farm April 27-28 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. and April 29 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

April 6, 2007 – A cooperatively funded project between the Southwest Florida Water Management District and the WateReuse Foundation will help water managers determine the best way to store and distribute reclaimed water.

April 5, 2007 – Governor Charlie Crist recently reappointed one member and appointed one new member to the Governing Board of the Southwest Florida Water Management District.

April 2, 2007 – Who:Southwest Florida Water Management District staff, Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) members, Florida Department of Environmental Protection staff, Progress Energy representatives, City of St. Petersburg representatives

March 29, 2007 – The Southwest Florida Water Management District and the City of North Port are working together on two projects that will help reduce demand and conserve water.

March 29, 2007 – The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board Tuesday declared April “Water Conservation Month.”

March 28, 2007 – Who: Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing and Basin Board members, District staff, members of the Withlapopka Civic Association

March 28, 2007 – The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board Tuesday approved a consolidated water use permit that will increase The Villages’ water supply from 14.7 million gallons per day (mgd) to 23.7 mgd of ground and surface water to meet its future needs.

March 28, 2007 – The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board Tuesday approved a modification of a water use permit that will allow the City of Winter Haven to pump more water to meet the projected population growth through 2009.

March 28, 2007 – The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board Tuesday approved a temporary water use permit that will allow Polk County’s Northeast Regional Utility Service Area (NERUSA) to pump more water.

March 26, 2007 – More than 160 people representing local governments, utilities and various industries came together Friday, March 23, at the Hilton Ocala Hotel for the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s first northern Water Conservation Summit.

March 20, 2007 – Who:Southwest Florida Water Management District staff, National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF)/Wheelin’ Sportsmen representatives, disabled hunters and volunteer guides

March 16, 2007 – Two area home builders were recently recognized for their use of water-wise landscaping.

March 16, 2007 – The Southwest Florida Water Management District and Pasco County recently signed an agreement to work together on a project that will supply up to 5,500 additional residential customers with reclaimed water.

March 6, 2007 – Visitors of the 13th Annual Marion County Master Gardeners’ Spring Festival will have the opportunity to experience water conservation in action when they stop in and use the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s water conservation restroom station.

March 5, 2007 – A project funded by the Southwest Florida Water Management District and the City of Palmetto will provide additional storage for reclaimed water, reducing the need for potable water.