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Withlacoochee River Basin Board Adopts Proposed Millage Rate
At its June 15 meeting, the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Withlacoochee River Basin Board adopted a proposed fiscal year 2007 (FY2007) millage rate of 0.265 mill, which is the same as the current fiscal year.
Hillsborough River Basin Board Sets Proposed Millage Rate
At its June 13 meeting, the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Hillsborough River Basin Board adopted a proposed fiscal year 2007 (FY2007) millage rate of 0.285 mill, which is the same as the current fiscal year.
Peace River Basin Board Sets Proposed Millage Rate
At its June 9 meeting, the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Peace River Basin Board adopted a proposed fiscal year 2007 (FY2007) millage rate of 0.195 mill, which is the same as the current fiscal year.
Northwest Hillsborough Basin Board Sets Proposed Millage Rate
Northwest Hillsborough Basin Board Sets Proposed Millage Rate
Alafia River Basin Board Sets Proposed Millage Rate
At its June 8 meeting, the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Alafia River Basin Board adopted a proposed fiscal year 2007 (FY2007) millage rate of 0.240 mill, which is the same as the current fiscal year.
Coastal Rivers Basin Board Lowers Proposed Millage Rate
At its June 6 meeting, the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Coastal Rivers Basin Board adopted a proposed fiscal year 2007 (FY2007) millage rate of 0.205 mill, which is .03 mill below the FY2006 rate of .235 mill.
Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board Sets Proposed Millage Rate
At its June 7 meeting, the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board adopted a proposed fiscal year 2007 (FY2007) millage rate of 0.400 mill, which is the same as the current fiscal year.
Charlotte County Creeks to be Treated for Water Hyacinth and Water Lettuce
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating water hyacinth and water lettuce on portions of Shell and Prairie Creeks June 12-15. The sites are located upstream of the Henderson Dam in Charlotte County.
Staff Honored for Work on Fort DeSoto Restoration Project
The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board this week recognized two District employees for their roles on a successful restoration project that received national recognition.
Governing Board chair elected
Talmadge G. Jerry Rice Tuesday was unanimously elected by his peers to serve as Governing Board chair of the Southwest Florida Water Management District.
Governing Board Supports Executive Order to Allow Extra Withdrawals from Bypass Canal
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board Tuesday concurred with an executive order issued earlier this month allowing Tampa Bay Water to augment the Hillsborough River Reservoir with water from the middle pool of the Tampa Bypass Canal.
Lake Alfred's Water Use Permit Renewed
The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board Tuesday approved a water use permit to increase the City of Lake Alfred’s water supply to 1.38 million gallons of water daily (mgd). The previous annual average permitted quantity was 1 mgd.