News
Information Regarding Smoke at Pasco County’s River Ridge High/Middle School
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) conducted a 107-acre prescribed fire at Starkey Wilderness Preserve yesterday. The burn was authorized by the Florida Forest Service based on predicted weather conditions.
District’s Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve Hampton Tract Closed for Hog Hunts March 18-20
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s (District) Hampton Tract, including closed area tracts at Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve in Polk County, will be temporarily closed to the public for feral hog hunts March 18-20.
District’s Flying Eagle Nature Center Closed for Hog Hunts March 11-13
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s (District) Flying Eagle Nature Center in Citrus County will be temporarily closed to the public for feral hog hunts March 11-13.
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 next weekend, which is the beginning of daylight saving time.
Governing Board to Meet in Brooksville
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 9 a.m.
District’s Alston Tract Closed for Hog Hunts Feb. 25-27
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s (District) Alston Tract at Upper Hillsborough Preserve in Pasco County will be temporarily closed to the public for feral hog hunts Feb. 25-27.
District’s Chito Branch Reserve Closed for Hog Hunts Feb. 25-27
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s (District) Chito Branch Reserve in Hillsborough County will be temporarily closed to the public for feral hog hunts Feb. 25-27.
District to Hold Public Workshop for Lake Tarpon Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Plan
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) will hold a public workshop Thursday, Feb. 13 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss updates to the Lake Tarpon Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Plan.
Eastern Hillsborough County Homeowners with Wells Should Be Prepared for Near-Freezing Temperatures This Weekend
According to the National Weather Service, parts of the Tampa Bay area are expected to have near- to below-freezing temperatures Saturday morning.
Governing Board to Meet in Tampa
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 9 a.m. at the Tampa Service Office, located at 7601 U.S. Highway 301 North.
District Aims to Reduce Risk of Wildfires by Scheduling Prescribed Fires for Charlotte County
Setting prescribed fires in controlled settings can reduce the risk of wildfires burning out of control.