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District approves Chito Branch Reserve land management plan
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board Tuesday approved a land management plan for the Chito Branch Reserve in southeastern Hillsborough County that will provide a variety of recreational opportunities for the public.
District renews Rolling Oaks Utilities' water use permit
The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board Tuesday renewed a water use permit (WUP) for Rolling Oaks Utilities in Citrus County.The annual average permitted quantity is 2.5 million gallons of water per day.
Project will help reduce groundwater pumping in Hillsborough County
A Southwest Florida Water Management District project will help a Hillsborough County farm reduce groundwater pumping.
Projects will help reduce groundwater pumping in DeSoto County
Four Southwest Florida Water Management District projects will help DeSoto County agricultural operations reduce groundwater pumping by an average of 50 percent or more.
Project will help reduce groundwater pumping in Manatee County
A Southwest Florida Water Management District project will help a Manatee County citrus grove and sod farm reduce groundwater pumping.
Governing Board extends water restrictions through September
Asks the public to help our water resources recover
Coastal Rivers Basin Board approves proposed millage rate
At its June 12 meeting, the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Coastal Rivers Basin Board adopted a proposed fiscal year 2009 (FY2009) millage rate of 0.1885 mill, which is the same as the current fiscal year.
Media Alert: Ground Water Institute for Teachers
Who:Southwest Florida Water Management District staff, United States Geological Survey, the American Ground Water Trust and middle and high school teachers from Charlotte, DeSoto, Hardee, Manatee and Polk counties
Withlacoochee River Basin Board approves proposed millage rate
At its June 12 meeting, the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Withlacoochee River Basin Board adopted a proposed fiscal year 2009 (FY2009) millage rate of 0.2308 mill, which is the same as the current fiscal year.
Lake Panasoffkee Restoration Council to discuss project completion
The Lake Panasoffkee Restoration Council will meet to discuss the status of the Lake Panasoffkee Restoration project on Thursday, June 19, 2 p.m. in the Commission Board Room at the Sumter County Government Offices, 910 North Main Street, Bushnell.
Manasota Basin Board approves proposed millage rate
At its June 11 meeting, the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Manasota Basin Board adopted a proposed fiscal year 2009 (FY2009) millage rate of 0.1484 mill, which is the same as the current fiscal year. The Manasota Basin Board area includes Manatee and Sarasota counties.
Alafia River Basin Board approves proposed millage rate
At its June 5 meeting, the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Alafia River Basin Board adopted a proposed fiscal year 2009 (FY2009) millage rate of 0.2163 mill, which is the same as the current fiscal year.