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Controlled burns scheduled for Deep Creek Property
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting “controlled, prescribed burns” during the rest of January through March on the Deep Creek property in DeSoto County.
Controlled burns scheduled for Highlands County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting “controlled, prescribed burns” during the rest of January through March on the Jack Creek property in Highlands County.
Governing Board and Tampa Bay Water joint workshop scheduled Jan. 26
Monthly Governing Board meeting to followThe Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board will hold a joint workshop with Tampa Bay Water on Monday, Jan. 26 at the Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, located at 3940 Keystone Road in Tarpon Springs.
Media Alert: Bird Banding at Weekiwachee Preserve
Who: Southwest Florida Water Management District staff, University of Central Florida researchers, and volunteers from the local chapters of the Audubon Society and the Florida Ornithological Society
Eastern Hillsborough homeowners with wells should be prepared for near freeze
Most of the Tampa Bay area will see temperatures near freezing tonight through Friday night.
Project to improve water quality in Safety Harbor
The Southwest Florida Water Management District and the City of Safety Harbor recently signed an agreement for a project to prevent erosion and improve water quality within the Mullet Creek watershed.
Media Alert: Visit a community that successfully puts "Skip A Week" into practice
Who:Representatives from the Southwest Florida Water Management District; Doris Heitzmann, Florida Yards & Neighborhoods homeowners association outreach coordinator with the Pinellas County Extension office, members of the condominium association’s (COA) landscape committee and the Royal Stew
Upcoming festivals to feature water conserving restrooms and drought information
In an effort to promote increased water conservation during the ongoing drought, the Southwest Florida Water Management District will bring its water-conserving restroom to several area festivals and events.
District issues emergency authorization allowing temporary groundwater pumping by the Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority
The Southwest Florida Water Management District issued a water shortage emergency order for the Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority to protect the drinking water supply for more than 250,000 residents.
District to hold hog hunt at Hálpata Tastanaki Preserve
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Hálpata Tastanaki Preserve will be the site of a hog hunt Jan. 15-18. The preserve will be temporarily closed to the public and only permitted hunters will be allowed on the property during these days.
Governing Board approves revised year-round water conservation measures to provide statewide consistency
Note: The new year-round water conservation measures will not go into effect until the current water shortage order, which restricts lawn watering to one-day-per-week, is lifted.
Media Alert: District celebrates Conner Preserve Grand Opening
Who: Representatives from the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing and Basin Boards, Pasco County elected officials, Bay City Flyers and Pasco County elementary school students