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Tune up your irrigation system and improve efficiency
In recognition of July being designated by the Irrigation Association as “Smart Irrigation Month,” the Southwest Florida Water Management District has a few simple tips to help your irrigation system operate effectively and efficiently.
District extends emergency authorization allowing temporary groundwater pumping by the Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority
The Southwest Florida Water Management District extended an emergency authorization allowing the Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority (Authority) to utilize its existing Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) wellfields for the temporary production of ground water to meet regional dem
Learn about the Christina Watershed Management Plan at public meeting
The Southwest Florida Management District and Polk County invite the public to attend an informational meeting to discuss the Christina watershed management plan, which will address flooding and water quality issues within the watershed.
District to treat water hyacinth and water lettuce in Charlotte County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating water hyacinth and water lettuce on portions of Shell and Prairie creeks July 7-10. The sites are located upstream of the Henderson Dam in Charlotte County.
Public input welcome at Hernando County Task Force meeting
The public is invited to share ideas concerning potential water resources restoration projects at the upcoming Hernando County Task Force meeting.
District revises and extends water shortage emergency order for the Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority
The Southwest Florida Water Management District has revised and extended the 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.
Controlled burns scheduled for Sarasota County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting “controlled, prescribed burns” during July and August 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 July and August 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 July and August 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 July and August on the Jack Creek property in Highlands County.
Controlled burns scheduled for Hillsborough County land
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting “controlled, prescribed burns” during July and August at a section of the District’s Lower Hillsborough Flood Detention Area, which is also known as Flatwoods Park.
District approves Conner Preserve land management plan
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board Tuesday approved a land management plan for the Conner Preserve, which will provide a variety of recreational opportunities for the public.