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Peace River Basin Board Sets Millage Rate
At its August 19 meeting, the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Peace River Basin Board adopted a fiscal year 2006 (FY2006) millage rate of 0.195 mill, which is the same as the current fiscal year.
Award-Winning Video Featured on PBS
An award-winning video produced by the Southwest Florida Water Management District will be featured on the Bay area public television station WUSF.
Peace River to be treated for Water Hyacinths and Water Lettuce
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating water hyacinths and water lettuce on portions of the Peace River August 29-Sept. 1. The treatment area is located between State Road 17 and County Road 640 in Polk County.
Hillsborough River Basin Board Sets Millage Rate
At its August 16 meeting, the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Hillsborough River Basin Board adopted a fiscal year 2006 (FY2006) millage rate of 0.285 mill, which is the same as the current fiscal year.
Manasota Basin Board Sets Millage Rate
At its August 17 meeting, the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Manasota Basin Board adopted a fiscal year 2006 (FY2006) millage rate of 0.160 mill, which is the same as the current fiscal year.
Apply Now for 2006 Community Education Grants
Applications for the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Community Education Grant program are now available.
District to Treat Hydrilla on Rainbow River
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating hydrilla in Marion County August 22-25. Infestations of hydrilla will be treated on the Rainbow River from County Road 484 to where the river meets the Withlacoochee River.
District to Treat Water Hyacinths and Water Lettuce in Charlotte County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating water hyacinths and water lettuce on portions of Shell Creek and Prairie Creek August 22-25. The sites are located upstream of the Henderson Dam in Charlotte County.
Alafia River Basin Board Sets Millage Rate
At its August 11 meeting, the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Alafia River Basin Board adopted a fiscal year 2006 (FY2006) millage rate of 0.240 mill, which is the same as the current fiscal year.
Northwest Hillsborough Basin Board Sets Millage Rate
At its August 11 meeting, the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Northwest Hillsborough Basin Board adopted a proposed fiscal year 2006 (FY2006) millage rate of 0.268 mill, which is the same as the current fiscal year.
Withlacoochee River Basin Board Adopts Millage Rate
At today’s meeting, the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Withlacoochee River Basin Board adopted a fiscal year 2006 (FY2006) millage rate of 0.265 mill, which is the same as the current fiscal year.
District to Treat Water Hyacinth and Water Lettuce in Sumter County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating water hyacinth and water lettuce on the shoreline and canals of Lake Panasoffkee August 15-18.