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Hillsborough River Basin Board approves proposed millage rate
At its June 9 meeting, the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Hillsborough River Basin Board adopted a proposed fiscal year 2009 (FY2009) millage rate of 0.2547 mill, which is the same rate as the current fiscal year.
Peace River Basin Board approves proposed millage rate
At its June 6 meeting, the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Peace River Basin Board adopted a proposed fiscal year 2009 (FY2009) millage rate of 0.1827 mill, which is the same as the current fiscal year.
Northwest Hillsborough Basin Board approves proposed millage rate
At its June 5 meeting, the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Northwest Hillsborough Basin Board adopted a proposed fiscal year 2009 (FY2009) millage rate of 0.2421 mill, which is the same as the current fiscal year.
Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board approves proposed millage rate
At its June 4 meeting, the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board adopted a proposed fiscal year 2009 (FY2009) millage rate of 0.3701 mill, which is the same as the current fiscal year.
Public input welcome at Charlotte Harbor Community Redevelopment Area meeting
Developers, engineers and the general public are invited to share ideas to help finalize the watershed management plan for the Charlotte Harbor Community Redevelopment Area at an upcoming meeting.
District wraps up three-year springs cleanup project
More than 90 tons of debris removed from area sinkholesThe Southwest Florida Water Management District has completed a three-year project to improve water quality in the District’s springs by removing debris from sinkholes and areas with high aquifer permeability.
Local students share their environmental project
WhoThird- and fourth-grade Wildwood Elementary School students; Louise Ross, Director of Elementary Education for the Sumter County School Board; and Southwest Florida Water Management District Youth Education staff
Governing Board elects new officers
C.A. “Neil” Combee, Jr., was unanimously elected Tuesday by his peers to serve as Governing Board chair of the Southwest Florida Water Management District.
District modifies Lake Wales’ water use permit
The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board Tuesday modified a water use permit (WUP) for the City of Lake Wales.
Pasco County water use permit will be used for irrigation until reclaimed water system is complete
The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board Tuesday issued a water use permit (WUP) to Pasco County to supplement its reclaimed water system until its reclaimed water storage reservoirs are complete.
Study to determine reclaimed water needs of Bradenton, Palmetto and Manatee County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District is working with the cities of Bradenton and Palmetto as well as Manatee County to study the benefits of connecting their existing reclaimed water systems.
Project will relieve flooding near Twin Lakes
A cooperative project between the Southwest Florida Water Management District and the City of Lake Wales will reduce flooding near Twin Lakes.