News - 2018
District Activates Tampa Bypass Canal System to Help Prevent River Flooding
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) has activated the Tampa Bypass Canal system in response to heavy rains in the Tampa Bay area. Boat barriers were put in place where I-75 crosses the river, restricting navigation in that area.
Governing Board to Meet at Tampa Bay Water
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board will hold its monthly meeting
Governor Reappoints Adams and Armstrong and Appoints Wiggins to the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board
Governor Rick Scott reappointed Jeffrey M. Adams and Ed Armstrong and appointed Scott Wiggins to the Southwest Florida Water Management District's (District) Governing Board.
District to Hold Public Meeting on Little Manatee River Corridor Restoration Project in Hillsborough County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) will hold a public meeting on Thursday, July 19 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
District to Hold Workshop on Minimum and Guidance Levels for Lakes Allen, Virginia and Harvey in Hillsborough County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) invites the public to a workshop on Monday, July 16 at 5:30 p.m.
District Launches New Website
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) has launched the new WaterMatters.org website featuring a new recreation reservation system.
Governing Board to Meet in Brooksville
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board will hold its monthly meeting
Watch the Weather, Wait to Water
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is encouraging residents who irrigate their lawns
District Monitors Tropical System in Gulf of Mexico
Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) officials are monitoring the tropical system in the Gulf of Mexico, and the District’s Emergency Op
Governing Board Elects New Officers
The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board voted Tuesday to elect a new slate of officers for the 2018-2019 term.
Governing Board Recognizes Springs Community Partner
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) Governing Board recognized Earnie Olsen of Citrus County as one of this year’s springs community partners at its May Governing Board meeting.
Governing Board to Meet in Brooksville
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 22 at 9 a.m.