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District to treat water hyacinth and water lettuce on Lake Panasoffkee
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating water hyacinth and water lettuce on the west shoreline and canals of Lake Panasoffkee Nov.13-16.
District to hold disabled hunt at Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Hampton Tract, which is part of the Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve, will be reserved Nov. 17-19 to allow disabled hunters the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. The property will be closed to the public during this time.
Lake Panasoffkee Restoration Council releases progress report
Efforts to restore Lake Panasoffkee are progressing well as almost half of the 1,977-acre dredging portion of the Lake Panasoffkee Restoration Council’s four-step, multi-million dollar restoration plan is complete.
District to Treat Water Hyacinth and Water Lettuce on the Withlacoochee River
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating water hyacinth and water lettuce on portions of the Withlaccochee River Nov. 6-9.The section of the river being treated is located between State Road 41 and State Road 200 in Citrus, Marion and Sumter counties.
District to Treat Braden River for Water Hyacinth and Water Lettuce
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating water hyacinth and water lettuce on portions of the Braden River Nov. 6-9. The sites are located south of State Road 70 in Manatee County.
Watershed Management Plans Will Address Flooding in Hernando County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District has recently signed agreements with Hernando County to develop comprehensive watershed management plans for several watersheds within the county.
District approves project that could reduce groundwater pumping up to 365,000 gallons per day
The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board Tuesday approved a project to reduce groundwater pumping up to 365,000 gallons per day (gpd) at two Manatee County farms.
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.