News
Public input welcome at Hernando County Task Force meeting
The public is invited to share ideas concerning potential water resources restoration projects at the upcoming Hernando County Task Force meeting.The meeting is Monday, May 4, 3:30 p.m. at the Springs Coast Environmental Education Center, 9170 Cortez Boulevard, Weeki Wachee.
Media Alert: Community invited to "Pitch in Countryside" event
Who: Countryside High School Parent, Teacher and Student Association (PTSA), Countryside High School band and color guard, Southwest Florida Water Management District
Media Alert: Local students celebrate completion of outdoor classroom garden
Who: Willis Peters Exceptional Center teachers and studentsWhat: A grand opening to celebrate the completion of an outdoor classroom garden, which features a butterfly garden as well as a hydroponic container garden.When: Friday, April 24, 11 a.m.
Media Alert: Webster Elementary students hold Save-A-Drop Day
Who: Webster Elementary School teachers and students
Media Alert: Students share their passion for the environment at Suncoast Earth Force Summit
Who: Suncoast Earth Force, Southwest Florida Water Management District staff, educators and approximately 600 students from Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties, 21 local environmental agencies
Media Alert: District focuses on water conservation at annual "Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day"
Who: Southwest Florida Water Management District staff and approximately 70 children
Consider retrofitting during Water Conservation Month
April is Water Conservation Month and a great time to improve your home without incurring the high cost of remodeling.
District to recognize first Florida Water Star℠ Gold home in Polk County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will recognize Hulbert Homes, Inc. as the first builder in Polk County to have a Florida Water Star Gold ℠ (FWSG) certified home Friday, April 17 at the Polk County Builders Association Parade of Homes Kick-Off Party, 5 p.m.
Media Alert: Ground Water Institute for Teachers
Who: Southwest Florida Water Management District, United States Geological Survey, the American Ground Water Trust and middle and high school teachers from Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Sarasota and Sumter counties
Grant helps students present water resources workshop
The Dunnellon Homeschool Club will share information it learned about protecting and conserving our water resources with the community at a workshop Thursday, April 23 at 10:30 a.m.
Today's rain means residents don't need to water their lawns
The Southwest Florida Water Management District is urging residents to skip their next watering day if they’ve received at least a half-inch to three-quarters of an inch of rain today.
Media Alert: Local students complete butterfly garden at nursing center
Who: Moore-Mickens Education Center teachers and students, Royal Oaks Nursing Center residents and staff, Southwest Florida Water Management District Youth Education staff