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Project could reduce groundwater pumping up to 94,900 gallons per day
The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board Tuesday approved a project to reduce groundwater pumping up to 94,900 gallons per day (gpd) at a Manatee County farm.
Plan coordinates a sustainable water supply in Central Florida
The Southwest Florida Water Management District today approved an important plan to coordinate efforts with two other water management districts to meet the growing water supply needs of a five-county region in Central Florida while also protecting the water and related natural resources.
District sets Citrus, Levy and Sumter County lake levels
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board approved minimum and guidance levels for 11 lakes in Citrus, Levy and Sumter counties.
Project will reduce groundwater pumping in Highlands County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board Tuesday approved a project that will reduce groundwater pumping at Royce Ranch.
Musselmann receives Osprey Award
The Sierra Club’s Florida Chapter presented the Osprey Award to Fritz Musselmann, land resources director for the Southwest Florida Water Management District, today at the District’s Governing Board meeting.
Watershed Management Plans will address water quality and potential flooding
The Southwest Florida Water Management District amended its agreements with the cities of Sebring and Avon Park to include annexed land into each city’s comprehensive watershed management plan.
Aquifer Resource Weekly Update: October 18, 2006
The Southwest Florida Water Management District's Aquifer Resource Weekly Update provides information to the public about the health of the water resources.
Outdoor opportunities for the disabled
As part of a partnership between the Southwest Florida Water Management District and the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF)/Wheelin’ Sportsmen, seven events for disabled outdoor enthusiasts are planned each year.
City of Pinellas Park stormwater project will improve lake
The Southwest Florida Water Management District and the City of Pinellas Park recently signed an agreement to move forward on the next phase of a project to collect and treat stormwater runoff, which will improve water quality in Sawgrass Lake.
Andrade receives national water reuse award
A Southwest Florida Water Management District employee who has devoted his career to reclaimed water has received national recognition for his dedication.
Ceremony to feature American flag flown in Afghanistan
A flag flown over Camp Phoenix in Kabul, Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom will be featured during a special flag raising ceremony Oct 17, 9 a.m. at the Southwest Florida Water Management District's Tampa Service Office.
Controlled Burns Scheduled for Sarasota County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting “controlled, prescribed burns” during October and November for two District sites in Sarasota County the Schewe Ranch property and the Deer Prairie Creek property.