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Controlled burns scheduled for Hillsborough County land
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting “controlled, prescribed burns” during the rest of November and throughout December and January at a section of the District’s Lower Hillsborough Flood Detention Area, which includes Flatwoods Park and the Oak Ridge Equestrian area
Controlled Burns Scheduled for Upper Hillsborough Tract in Pasco County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting “controlled, prescribed burns” during the rest of November and throughout December and January on the District’s Upper Hillsborough property in Pasco County.
Governing Board meeting scheduled a week earlier than normal
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at the Tampa Service Office, which is located at 7601 U.S. Hwy. 301 N. in Tampa.The meeting will begin at 9 a.m.
District to treat hydrilla on the Rainbow River
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating infestations of hydrilla on the Rainbow River in Marion County Nov. 12-14. The section of the river to be treated is the upper portion of the river from the Blue Cove area to just upstream of KP Hole Park
Series of events aim to raise Hillsborough River watershed awareness
The Southwest Florida Water Management District is joining forces with the Hillsborough River Watershed Alliance to celebrate the Hillsborough River and its watershed by declaring Nov. 15 through 22 as “Watershed Awareness Week.”
Workshop scheduled to help develop Hernando County flood insurance maps
The Southwest Florida Water Management District and Hernando County are holding another public meeting to present preliminary floodplain information and explain the basis behind the findings.
Media Alert: Media invited to tour the District's restoration efforts at Weeki Wachee Springs
The Southwest Florida Water Management District is inviting the media to tour the District’s restoration efforts at Weeki Wachee Springs on Monday, November 3 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Highlands County teachers receive mini-grants for water resources education projects
Twelve Highlands County teachers are among the record number of educators who applied for and received Splash! mini-grants through the Southwest Florida Water Management District.
Sarasota County teachers receive mini-grants for water resources education projects
Fifteen Sarasota County teachers are among the record number of educators who applied for and received Splash! mini-grants through the Southwest Florida Water Management District.
Hillsborough County teachers receive mini-grants for water resources education projects
Sixty-nine Hillsborough County teachers are among the record number of educators who applied for and received Splash! mini-grants through the Southwest Florida Water Management District.
Marion County teachers receive mini-grants for water resources education projects
Four Marion County teachers are among the record number of educators who applied for and received Splash! mini-grants through the Southwest Florida Water Management District.
Polk County teachers receive mini-grants for water resources education projects
Eighteen Polk County teachers are among the record number of educators who applied for and received Splash! mini-grants through the Southwest Florida Water Management District.