News - 2018
GUEST EDITORIAL: Mediation at impasse, litigation continues
We tried everything we could to find a peaceful resolution, but the Polk Regional Water Cooperative (PRWC) seems intent on fighting a legal battle.
District-Managed Lands to Close in Anticipation of Hurricane Michael
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) will close the following District-managed lands Monday, Oct. 8, in anticipation of impacts from Hurricane Michael.
District Monitors Hurricane Michael
Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) officials are monitoring Hurricane Michael and have raised the activation level of the District’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to Level 2.
District FY2019 Budget Funds Water Resource Projects
On Tuesday, the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board
District to Hold Series of Hog Hunts in 2018-2019, Permits Will Be Available Online
District land managers plan to hold a series of hog hunts on District lands throughout the year to help reduce the feral hog population.
District to Hold Workshop on Minimum and Guidance Levels for Pierce Lake in Pasco County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) invites the public to a workshop on Friday, Sept. 28, at 5:30 p.m. at Connerton Elementary School located at 9300 Flourish Dr. in Land O’ Lakes.
Governing Board to Meet in Tampa (Note: 3 p.m. start time)
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, Sept. 25, at 3 p.m. at the Tampa Service Office, located at 7601 U.S. Highway 301 North.
District Collaborates with City of Mulberry to Implement Stricter Water Conservation Rules for New Construction
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) s
Public Invited to Help Identify Flood Prone Areas in Portions of Pasco County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is gathering information to improve identification of flood prone areas in Pasco County. Residents living in the Lower Coastal watershed are invited to attend an open house on Monday, Sept.10 at 4 p.m.
Governing Board to Meet in Tampa
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board will hold
District to Hold Public Workshop on Ranking Water Bodies
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is seeking public input about the order in which minimum flows and levels (MFLs) for lakes
District to Hold Workshop on Minimum and Guidance Levels for Brant Lake in Hillsborough County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) invites the public to a workshop on Thursday, Aug. 23 at 5:30 p.m. at the Lutz Community Center located at 98 1st Ave. NW in Lutz.