News
Public invited to second Open House to help develop Pasco County flood insurance maps
The Southwest Florida Water Management District and Pasco County are working together to gather input needed to improve identification of flooding risks in the county.
Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve reserved for disabled hunt
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Hampton Tract, which is part of the Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve, will be closed to the public Jan. 16-18.
District asks homeowners to "Skip a week" of irrigation in cooler weather
In an effort to conserve water during the ongoing drought, the Southwest Florida Water Management District is encouraging residents who irrigate their lawns to “skip a week” during the cooler months of January and February.
Upper Hillsborough Alston Tract reserved for disabled hunt
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Alston Tract, which is part of the Upper Hillsborough property, will be closed to the public Jan. 9-11.
District to hold hog hunt at Deep Creek Preserve
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Deep Creek Preserve will be the site of a hog hunt Jan. 9-11. The tract will be temporarily closed to the public and only permitted hunters will be allowed on the property during these days.
District extends and modifies emergency order allowing increased withdrawals from the Alafia River
The Southwest Florida Water Management District is extending a water shortage emergency authorization that allows Tampa Bay Water to withdraw additional water from the Alafia River because Tampa Bay Water cannot use the full storage capacity of the C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir.
District asks public to take extra steps to prevent wildfires on District lands during the drought
The Southwest Florida Water Management District is asking outdoor enthusiasts to take extra precautions to prevent wildfires when visiting District lands.
Charlotte County Utilities residential customers now eligible to receive toilet rebate
Charlotte County Utilities residential customers are now eligible to participate in a toilet rebate program aimed at conserving water.
Governing Board to merge Hillsborough River and Northwest Hillsborough Basin Boards
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board voted Tuesday to combine the Hillsborough River and Northwest Hillsborough Basin Boards.
District renews and modifies City of Lakeland water use permit
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board Tuesday renewed and modified a water use permit (WUP) for the City of Lakeland.
District renews Venice water use permit
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board Tuesday renewed a water use permit (WUP) for the City of Venice.The renewed permit maintains an annual average permitted quantity of 6,864,000 gallons of water per day (gpd).
Governing Board modifies turfgrass restrictions for Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board voted today to modify the tightened turfgrass restrictions for Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties, which will allow builders to sod and residents to replace lawns under a specific set of conditions.