News

2005

April

Fertilize the Florida-friendly Way! »

Spring has sprung in Florida and that means gardeners and proud homeowners are busy sprucing up their lawns and gardens.

Disabled Anglers Invited to Participate in Fishing Derby »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District and the Wheelin’ Sportsmen are inviting disabled anglers to participate in a fishing derby.

Project to Improve Lake Maggoire Water Quality »

A project funded by the Southwest Florida Management District and St. Petersburg will improve the quality of the water entering Lake Maggoire.

Governor Reappoints One Member, Appoints Three New Members to Governing Board »

Gov. Jeb Bush recently reappointed one member and appointed three new members to the Governing Board of the Southwest Florida Water Management District.

Project to Improve Water Quality of Lake Howard »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District is working with the City of Winter Haven to improve water quality in Lake Howard by treating stormwater runoff that flows into the lake.

District Encourages You to "Take the Pledge" »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District is encouraging people to log onto its web site to take the Watershed Pledge.

Celebrate Water Conservation Month with Indoor Tips »

Did you know a family of four could save up to 30,000 gallons of water a year just by fixing leaks and replacing old plumbing fixtures with water conserving fixtures?

Water Conservation a Part of Two Pinellas County Festivals »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District is doing double duty next weekend to spread the word about water conservation in Pinellas County.

Students to Help Restore Weekiwachee Preserve »

West Hernando Middle School students and teachers will get their hands dirty this month when they work side by side with Southwest Florida Water Management District staff restoring the Weekiwachee Preserve.The student workdays are April 13 and 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Students to Leave A "Legacy" at Weekiwachee Preserve »

West Hernando Middle School students and teachers will get their hands dirty this month when they work side by side with Southwest Florida Water Management District staff restoring the Weekiwachee Preserve.The student workdays are April 13 and 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

District Seeks Public Input on Water Management Plan »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District is seeking public input as it updates its long-range Water Management Plan.

District to Treat Water Hyacinths and Water Lettuce »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating water hyacinths and water lettuce on portions of Shell Creek and Prairie Creek April 11-14. The sites are located upstream of the Henderson Dam in Charlotte County.

Public Invited to Weeki Wachee Advisory Committee Meeting »

The public is invited to attend the Hernando County Weeki Wachee River and Springs Task Force meeting, April 18. The meeting will be held at 3 p.m. at the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Brooksville Headquarters in the Board Room.

District to Treat Water Hyacinth and Water Lettuce »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating water hyacinth and water lettuce on the shoreline and canals of Lake Panasoffkee April 11-14.

March

Florida-Friendly Workshop Coming Soon to Citrus County »

Spring is the time when many people start thinking about gardening. This spring, Citrus County residents have the opportunity to learn about Florida-friendly landscaping and water-conserving irrigation practices.

Water Conservation Restrooms "Attack" Wasteful Habits at Sharks Tooth Festival »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District is bringing its water conservation restrooms to a new venue, the Sharks Tooth Festival. The event is being held April 8-10 near Venice.

District Declares April Water Conservation Month »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board Tuesday declared April “Water Conservation Month.”

Water Conservation Program Saves 35 Million Gallons of Water Per Year in Hillsborough County »

Hotels and motels in both Hillsborough County and the City of Tampa saved 35 million gallons of water during 2004 while participating in the Southwest Florida Water Management District water conservation program known as Water C.H.A.M.P. or Water Conservation Hotel and Motel Program.

District to Treat 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 April 4-7. The sites are located south of State Road 70 in Manatee County.

District Seeks Public Input on Water Management Plan »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District is seeking public input as it updates its long-range Water Management Plan.

District Seeks Public Input on Water Management Plan »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District is seeking public input as it updates its long-range Water Management Plan.

Home Builder Takes Home Prize for Water-Wise Landscaping Second Year in a Row »

For the second year in a row, Lee Wetherington Homes took home the Water-Wise Landscape Recognition Awards for Sarasota County at the annual Home Builders Association Parade of Homes banquet. This year Lee Wetherington Homes also took home the award for Manatee County.

District to Hold Disabled Hunt on Hampton Tract »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Hampton Tract will be closed to the public March 24-26. The District is limiting access to the property to prepare for an event that allows disabled hunters the opportunity to experience the outdoors.

District Brings Water C.H.A.M.P. to Citrus and Hernando County Hotels and Motels »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District has contracted with Team Spirit, Inc. to help coordinate the District’s Water Conservation Hotel and Motel Program (Water C.H.A.M.P.) in Citrus and Hernando counties.

Master Gardener's Spring Festival: An Education Celebration »

The 11th Annual Marion County Master Gardeners’ Spring Festival is the place where gardeners will have the opportunity to learn about water conservation in several ways. The festival is being held March 12 and 13 at the Marion County Extension Service Office in Ocala.

Project to Reduce Flooding and Improve Water Quality on Anna Maria Island »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District is working with the City of Anna Maria on a project that will reduce flooding and improve water quality.

February

District to Treat Hydrilla on Lake Okahumpka »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating hydrilla on Lake Okahumpka in Sumter County on March 7-10.

District to Treat Water Hyacinths and Water Lettuce in Charlotte County »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating water hyacinths and water lettuce on portions of Shell Creek and Prairie Creek March 7-10. The sites are located upstream of the Henderson Dam in Charlotte County.

Controlled Burns Scheduled for District Land in Hillsborough County »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting “controlled, prescribed burns” during March and April on two District sites in Hillsborough County. The sites are the Alafia Reservoir property and the Lower Hillsborough property.

Controlled Burns Scheduled for District Land in Pasco County »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting “controlled, prescribed burns” during January and February on four District sites in Pasco County. The sites are the Upper Hillsborough property, the Conner Preserve, the Starkey property and the Cypress Creek property.

Controlled Burns Scheduled for District Land in Pasco County »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting “controlled, prescribed burns” during March and April on four District sites in Pasco County. The sites are the Upper Hillsborough property, the Conner Preserve, the Starkey property and the Cypress Creek property.

District Seeks Public Input on Water Management Plan »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District is seeking public input as it updates its long-range Water Management Plan.

Controlled Burn Scheduled for Halpata Tastanaki Preserve »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting “controlled, prescribed burns” during March on the District’s Halpata Tastanaki Preserve. The property is approximately six miles east of Dunnellon.

Controlled Burns Scheduled for Weekiwachee Preserve »

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

District Teams Up with FDEP to Clean-up Homosassa Springs »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District is teaming up with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (FDEP) Department of Parks and Recreation on a restoration project aimed at cleaning up the Homosassa Springs headspring, located within the Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Par

District to Treat Water Lettuce on Rainbow River »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating water lettuce on the Rainbow River February 28 March 3. Infestations of water lettuce from the Rainbow River State park to the Withlacoochee River in Marion County will be treated.

Hillsborough County Lake and Stream Monitoring Program Receives District Funding »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District agreed to continue funding this year for the Hillsborough County Lake and Stream Monitoring Program.

Water Conservation a Part of African American Heritage Celebration »

In Florida, the winter is full of festivals and events, perfect places for the Southwest Florida Water Management District to spread the word about water conservation!

District Approves Funding for Test Well Project »

The Southwest Florida Management District and Polk County have agreed to jointly fund a study to determine the feasibility of developing water supply from the Lower Floridan aquifer.

Project will Recycle Stormwater for Golf Course Irrigation »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District and the Venice Golf and Country Club have agreed to jointly fund a project to recycle stormwater for irrigation purposes.