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July 10, 2005 – The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating water hyacinths and water lettuce on portions of Shell Creek and Prairie Creek July 18-21. The sites are located upstream of the Henderson Dam in Charlotte County.

July 7, 2005 – In preparation for Hurricane Dennis, the Southwest Florida Water Management District is removing a large tree and several smaller trees that are blocking the Peace Creek Canal in Bartow. The trees recently fell into the creek because the area is so saturated.

July 6, 2005 – The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting “controlled, prescribed burns” during July and August on the District’s Weekiwachee Preserve. The property is approximately one mile west of Spring Hill.

July 5, 2005 – The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating hydrilla in several canals off of the Weeki Wachee River July 11-15.

June 29, 2005 – The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board Tuesday approved the purchase of a parcel of land in connection with the Lake Hancock Project. The property is an important part of the creation of a greenway link.

June 29, 2005 – The Florida Greenways and Trails Council has agreed to include three Southwest Florida Water Management District properties in the state’s designated system of greenways and trails.

June 28, 2005 – The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board Tuesday adopted proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2006 millage rates. The District’s proposed millage rate remains the same as last year for the District’s General Fund.

June 28, 2005 – The Southwest Florida Water Management District and the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF)/Wheelin’ Sportsmen have agreed to continue a successful partnership that allows disabled outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to participate in planned events on District land throughout the year.

June 28, 2005 – The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board approved an agreement today that will allow rowing teams more access to the Tampa Bypass Canal.

June 26, 2005 – The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting “controlled, prescribed burns” during July and August on two District sites in Pasco County. The sites are the Conner Preserve and the Cypress Creek property.

June 26, 2005 – The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting “controlled, prescribed burns” during July and August on two District sites in Hillsborough County. The sites are the Alafia Reservoir property and the Lower Hillsborough property.

June 21, 2005 – At its June 20 meeting, the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Withlacoochee River Basin Board adopted a tentative fiscal year 2006 (FY2006) millage rate of 0.265 mill, which is the same as the current fiscal year.

June 21, 2005 – At its June 21 meeting, the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Coastal Rivers Basin Board adopted a tentative fiscal year 2006 (FY2006) millage rate of 0.235 mill, which is the same as the current fiscal year.

June 21, 2005 – The Southwest Florida Water Management District is searching for an organization to manage and maintain an environmental education center on the District’s Flying Eagle Preserve in Citrus County.

June 16, 2005 – At its June 15 meeting, the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Manasota Basin Board adopted a proposed fiscal year 2006 (FY2006) millage rate of 0.160 mill, which is the same as the current fiscal year.

June 16, 2005 – The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating water hyacinths and water lettuce on portions of the Withlaccochee River June 20-23.

June 15, 2005 – The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Hillsborough River Basin Board Tuesday adopted a proposed fiscal year 2006 (FY2006) millage rate of 0.285 mill, which is the same as the current fiscal year.

June 13, 2005 – For the second year in a row, the Southwest Florida Water Management District and Pinellas County Parks & Recreation Department will join forces to “Perk Up a Park.”

June 12, 2005 – At its June 10 meeting, the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Peace River Basin Board adopted a proposed fiscal year 2006 (FY2006) millage rate of 0.195 mill, which is the same as the current fiscal year.

June 6, 2005 – The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating water hyacinths and water lettuce on portions of Shell Creek and Prairie Creek June 13-16. The sites are located upstream of the Henderson Dam in Charlotte County.

June 6, 2005 – The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating water hyacinths and water lettuce on portions of the Withlaccochee River June 13-16.

June 2, 2005 – At its June 2 meeting, the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Alafia River Basin Board adopted a tentative fiscal year 2006 (FY2006) millage rate of 0.240 mill, which is the same as the current fiscal year.

June 2, 2005 – At its June 2 meeting, the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Northwest Hillsborough Basin Board adopted a proposed fiscal year 2006 (FY2006) millage rate of 0.268 mill, which is the same as the current fiscal year.

June 2, 2005 – Gov. Jeb Bush recently reappointed several members to five of the eight Basin Boards of the Southwest Florida Water Management District. The governor also appointed several new Basin Board members.Alafia River Basin Board:

June 1, 2005 – At its June 1 meeting, the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board adopted a proposed fiscal year 2006 (FY2006) millage rate of 0.400 mill, which is the same as the current fiscal year.

May 25, 2005 – The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board approved additional funding Tuesday for a project that will connect the Town of Longboat Key to the City of Sarasota’s water supply.

May 24, 2005 – A “Weekend in My Watershed” workshop may give participants a new perspective of their watershed.

May 24, 2005 – On Tuesday, May 24, Heidi B. McCree was selected by unanimous vote as the first female Governing Board chair in the 44-year history of the Southwest Florida Water Management District.

May 19, 2005 – The Southwest Florida Water Management District has teamed up with the City of St. Petersburg to help restaurants conserve water by replacing the pre-rinse spray valves on dishwashing equipment.

May 17, 2005 – Approximately 15 volunteers will get their feet wet this Saturday, May 21, participating in a restoration project organized by the Kings Bay Advisory Group.

May 15, 2005 – The Southwest Florida Water Management District, in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), this week is beginning removal of hurricane-generated debris.

May 15, 2005 – Hotels and motels in Manatee and Sarasota counties now have the opportunity to participate in a successful water conservation program known as Water Conservation Hotel and Motel Program (Water C.H.A.M.P.)

May 10, 2005 – Pinellas County residents will soon be participating in an irrigation study aimed at determining the potential irrigation water savings of soil moisture sensors.

May 9, 2005 – The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating water hyacinths and water lettuce on portions of Lake Tarpon May 16-19.Scattered infestations of these plants will be treated within shoreline areas and canals on Lake Tarpon.

May 9, 2005 – The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating water hyacinths and water lettuce on portions of the Withlaccochee River May 16-19.

May 2, 2005 – The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating water hyacinths and water lettuce on portions of the Withlaccochee River May 9-12.

May 2, 2005 – Southwest Florida Water Management District staff water conservation restrooms are expected to be a “home run” with Threshers fans.

May 2, 2005 – The Southwest Florida Water Management District and Pinellas County are looking for industrial, commercial and institutional (ICI) businesses to participate in a pilot program to help them conserve water and save money.

May 1, 2005 – The Southwest Florida Water Management District, in cooperation with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, will treat hydrilla on selected areas of Lake Panasoffkee.

April 26, 2005 – A project funded by the Southwest Florida Water Management District and Hillsborough County will bring reclaimed water to the Lithia-Pinecrest area.