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Florida Senate Confirms Appointments of Governing Board Members
The Florida Senate has confirmed the appointments of five Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) Governing Board members.
Weekiwachee Preserve Closed Due to Large Gatherings
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) will be closing the WeekiWachee Preserve, located in coastal Hernando County, effective Thursday, April 2 for all uses until further notice.
10 Tips to Save Water for Water Conservation Month While You Shelter at Home
While the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) encourages water conservation year-round, there is extra emphasis each April for Water Conservation Month.
District Recreation Lands Remain Open, Public Reminded to Practice Social Distancing
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) will keep District-managed recreation lands open for individual and small group day use in its 16-county region to provide the public with a place to get o
District to Treat Hydrilla on Lake Panasoffkee Outlet River in Sumter County
The Southwest Florida Water Managemet Distrit (District) in cooperation with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will be treating hydrilla on the Lake Panasoffkee Outlet River March 31 and April 1, weather permitting.
Governing Board Meeting to be Conducted Remotely
Public participation will be provided through online viewing or conference call options
District to Close All Campgrounds to Reduce the Spread of COVID-19
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) will close all campgrounds throughout its 16-county region to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.
District Offices Closed to Public to Reduce the Spread of COVID-19
Consistent with direction provided by Governor DeSantis, the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) has canceled all nonessential travel and implemented social distancing to help reduce the spread o
Check Your Irrigation Timer When You ‘Spring Forward’ for Daylight Saving Time
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is reminding residents to check the timers on their irrigation system controllers t
Sarasota Service Office to Temporarily Close and Relocate
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s (District) Sarasota Service Office (SSO) will relocate to a new facility effective Monday, March 9.
District Aims to Reduce Risk of Wildfires by Scheduling Prescribed Fires for Hernando County
Setting prescribed fires in controlled settings can reduce the risk of wildfires burning out of control, as many Floridians witnessed during the state’s wildfire emergency in 2017.
District Aims to Reduce Risk of Wildfires by Scheduling Prescribed Fires for Pasco County
Setting prescribed fires in controlled settings can reduce the risk of wildfires burning out of control, as many Floridians witnessed during the state’s wildfire emergency in 2017.