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Project to assist with aquifer recovery in Hardee County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board today approved a project that could replenish the Floridan aquifer by up to two to three million gallons of water per day (mgd).
District sets six Pasco County lake levels
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board approved minimum and guidance levels for six lakes in Pasco County.
Project could reduce groundwater pumping up to 1,358,400 gallons per day
The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board today approved a project to reduce groundwater pumping up to 1,358,400 gallons per day (gpd) at a Charlotte County citrus grove.
District to treat water lettuce on Rainbow River
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating water lettuce on the Rainbow River in Marion County Dec. 4-7. Water lettuce infestations will be treated from the headspring to the Withlacoochee River.
District to treat Lake Panasoffkee for water lettuce and water hyacinth
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating water hyacinth and water lettuce on the west shoreline and canals of Lake Panasoffkee Dec.4-7.
Media Alert:Wheelin' Sportsmen Hunt on Alston Tract
Who: Southwest Florida Water Management District staff, National Wild Turkey Federation/Wheelin’ Sportsmen representatives, disabled hunters and volunteer guides
Upper Hillsborough's Alston Tract Reserved for Disabled Hunt
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Alston Tract, which is part of the Upper Hillsborough Tract, will be reserved Dec. 1-3 for an event that allows disabled hunters the opportunity to experience the outdoors. The property will be closed to the public during this time.
District seeks public input on Pasco County lake levels
The Southwest Florida Water Management District is seeking public input about proposed minimum and guidance levels for selected Pasco County lakes.
Wheelin’ Sportsmen Hunt Media Alert
WhoSouthwest Florida Water Management District staff, National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF)/Wheelin’ Sportsmen representatives, disabled hunters and volunteer guides
Soil moisture sensor research project enters second phase
Dozens of Pinellas County homeowners are taking part in the second phase of landscaping irrigation research project that will help homeowners conserve water while maintaining their lawns.
Improving water quality one sinkhole at a time
Southwest Florida Water Management District employees recently removed 15 tons of tires and 68 tons of other garbage and debris from a sinkhole near Crews Lake in Pasco County.
Sarasota County water resources education projects honored
The Southwest Florida Water Management District honored two outstanding Sarasota County projects that focus on water resources education. A total of 27 projects were recognized during the “Partners in Watershed Education Conference” at the Lake Mirror Complex in Lakeland.