News
Draft Regional Water Supply Plan ready for public input
The Southwest Florida Water Management District has completed a draft of an updated Regional Water Supply Plan that assesses projected water demands and identifies potential sources of water to meet those demands through the year 2025.
Manasota Basin Board Sets Millage Rate
At today’s meeting, the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Manasota Basin Board adopted a fiscal year 2007 (FY2007) millage rate of 0.160 mill, which is the same as the current fiscal year.
Project to provide reclaimed water to Payne Park
The Southwest Florida Water Management District and the City of Sarasota recently approved an agreement to work together on a project that will extend reclaimed water service to Payne Park.
Peace River Basin Board Sets Millage Rate
At its August 4 meeting, the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Peace River Basin Board adopted a fiscal year 2007 (FY2007) millage rate of 0.195 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 Creek and Prairie Creek Aug. 7-10. The sites are located upstream of the Henderson Dam in Charlotte County.
District to Treat Water Hyacinths 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 Aug. 7-10.
District and Polk County Preparing to Proceed on Lake Hancock Project
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board Tuesday approved a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Polk County for the Lake Hancock Lake Level Modification Project. Polk County is scheduled to consider the MOA on Aug. 9.
Alafia River Basin Board Sets Millage Rate
At its August 3 meeting, the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Alafia River Basin Board adopted a fiscal year 2007 (FY2007) millage rate of 0.240 mill, which is the same as the current fiscal year.
Northwest Hillsborough Basin Board Sets Millage Rate
At today’s meeting, the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Northwest Hillsborough Basin Board adopted a fiscal year 2007 (FY2007) millage rate of 0.268 mill, which is the same as the current fiscal year.
District honors Edward W. Chance
The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board on July 31 passed a resolution honoring the late Edward W. Chance for his outstanding service as a member of the District Governing Board.
Study to focus on Lake Tarpon and County Reclaimed Water System
The Southwest Florida Water Management District and Pinellas County are working on a study to determine if water from Lake Tarpon can be used to supplement the county’s North Reclaimed Water System.
Lake Tarpon 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 Lake Tarpon July 31 through Aug. 3.Scattered infestations of these plants will be treated within shoreline areas and canals on Lake Tarpon.