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District renews and modifies Wauchula water use permit
The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board Tuesday renewed and modified a water use permit (WUP) for the City of Wauchula, which is located in Hardee County.
District modifies water use permit for southeastern Polk County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board Tuesday modified a water use permit (WUP) for the Southeastern Regional Utility Service Area of Polk County.
District seeks public input on Polk County lake levels
The Southwest Florida Water Management District is seeking public input about proposed minimum and guidance levels for Crooked Lake in Polk County.
Media Alert: Students learn about water conservation during Hillsborough River Watershed Awareness Week
*Who:*Southwest Florida Water Management District staff, Stages Productions, kindergarten and first-grade students from Kenly Elementary School
Polk County's first Water-Wise Landscape Award announced
A Polk County builder and landscaper are being recognized for incorporating water conservation and water-wise landscaping into a model home’s design with the county’s first Water-Wise Landscape Award.
Citrus County's first Water-Wise Landscape Award announced
A Citrus County builder, landscaper and irrigation contractor are being recognized for incorporating water conservation and water-wise landscaping into a model home’s design with the county’s first Water-Wise Landscape Award.
Governor appoints Coastal Rivers Basin Board members
Governor Charlie Crist recently reappointed one member and appointed a new member to the Coastal Rivers Basin Board of the Southwest Florida Water Management District. The Coastal Rivers Basin Board area includes the coastal regions of Citrus, Hernando and Pasco counties.
Controlled burns scheduled for Prairie-Shell Creek property
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting “controlled, prescribed burns” during the remaining days of October and November on the Prairie-Shell Creek property in Charlotte County.
Controlled burns scheduled for Highlands County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting “controlled, prescribed burns” during the remaining days of October and November on the Jack Creek property in Highlands County.
Controlled burns scheduled for Sarasota County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting “controlled, prescribed burns” during the remaining days of October and November for two District sites in Sarasota County the Schewe Ranch and the Deer Prairie Creek properties.
Spanning the Hillsborough River Watershed Fact Sheet
The Hillsborough River watershed begins in the Green Swamp and travels south until it meets Tampa Bay.The Hillsborough River watershed encompasses more than 675 square miles.The Hillsborough River watershed includes parts of Hillsborough, Pasco and Polk counties.
Media Alert: "A River Runs Through It" to wrap up Hillsborough River Watershed Awareness Week
What:“A River Runs Through It” celebration at Hillsborough River State Park. This event wraps up Hillsborough Watershed Awareness Week.