News
District kicks off campaign to fight fertilizer overuse
The Southwest Florida Water Management District is launching a new public awareness campaign in the Crystal River/Kings Bay area that will help residents have green lawns, not green water.
Public input welcome at Citrus County Task Force meeting
The public is invited to share ideas concerning potential water resources restoration projects at the upcoming Citrus County Task Force meeting.
Springs Festival to feature two days of activities for the public
Guest speakers, songs and outdoor activities will be featured at the 7th Annual Marion County Springs Festival, which is being held Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Silver River State Park. On Sunday, Sept. 21, several guided hikes and paddling trips are planned.
District invites schools to participate in World Water Monitoring Day
The Southwest Florida Water Management District would like to invite local schools to participate in this year’s World Water Monitoring Day activities.
Governing Board expands public supply per capita requirements Districtwide
Some public water suppliers in the northern portion of the Southwest Florida Water Management District will need to increase their conservation efforts to meet new water use efficiency standards approved by the Governing Board last week.
Lake Panasoffkee Restoration Council to discuss project completion
The Lake Panasoffkee Restoration Council will meet to discuss the completion of the Lake Panasoffkee Restoration project on Monday, Sept. 8, 5 p.m. at the Lake Panasoffkee Recreation Center’s West Wing, 1532 CR-459, Lake Panasoffkee.
Teachers encouraged to apply for in-school mini-grants
Educators interested in securing grant funding for classroom projects that focus on water quality, natural systems, water conservation, alternative water sources, flood protection or watersheds are encouraged to apply for a Splash!
District recognized for its contributions to AWRA
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board Tuesday learned of the District’s recent recognition for its contribution to the promotion and advancement of the American Water Resources Association (AWRA).
Controlled burns scheduled for Sarasota County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting “controlled, prescribed burns” during the remaining days of September and October for two District sites in Sarasota County — the Schewe Ranch and the Deer Prairie Creek properties.
Controlled burns scheduled for Prairie-Shell Creek property
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting “controlled, prescribed burns” during September and October on the Prairie-Shell Creek property in Charlotte County.
Controlled burns scheduled for Deep Creek Property
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting “controlled, prescribed burns” during September and October on the Deep Creek property in DeSoto County.
Controlled Burns Scheduled for District Land in Highlands County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting “controlled, prescribed burns” during September and October on the District’s Jack Creek property in Highlands County.