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Governor appoints two new Basin Board members
Governor Charlie Crist recently appointed two members to two of the eight Basin Boards of the Southwest Florida Water Management District.
District modifies emergency order allowing increased withdrawals from the Tampa Bypass Canal
Southwest Florida Water Management District Executive Director David Moore modified a water shortage emergency order Wednesday that allows Tampa Bay Water to withdraw additional water from the Tampa Bypass Canal to help the City of Tampa meet its demand for potable water.
Hog hunts held on District's Myakka River-Schewe Tract
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Schewe Tract, which is part of the Myakka River property, will be the site of a hog hunt Dec. 19-21 and Jan. 6-8.
Governing Board meeting scheduled Dec. 16
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at the District’s headquarters, located at 2379 Broad Street in Brooksville.The meeting will begin at 9 a.m.
District speakers available to discuss the ongoing drought and how you can help
Southwest Florida Water Management District staff members are reaching out to community groups to answer questions about the ongoing drought, the tightened watering restrictions in the Tampa Bay area, and how residents can help.
Project will restore portion of Hammock Park
Construction is under way on a cooperative project between the Southwest Florida Water Management District and the City of Dunedin to restore approximately 30 acres of wetlands within the city’s Hammock Park.
Serenova Tract reserved for disabled hunt
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Serenova Tract, which is part of the Starkey Wilderness Preserve, will be closed to the public Dec. 19-21.
Make water conservation a holiday tradition
With the holiday season upon us, the Southwest Florida Water Management District is asking residents to make water conservation a new tradition.
Open House will 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.
District offers the disabled the chance to experience the outdoors
The Southwest Florida Water Management District is working with the group “Outdoors Without Limits,” to provide disabled outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to go hunting on District lands.
Lake Panasoffkee Restoration Council to meet
The Lake Panasoffkee Restoration Council will meet on Monday, Dec. 1, 5 p.m. at the Lake Panasoffkee Recreation Center’s West Wing, 1532 CR-459, Lake Panasoffkee.
Second project to improve water quality in Kings Bay
The Southwest Florida Water Management District and the City of Crystal River recently signed an agreement for another project that will improve water quality within Kings Bay.