News
District to Treat Water Hyacinths and Water Lettuce
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating water hyacinths and water lettuce on portions of Shell Creek and Prairie Creek July 18-21. The sites are located upstream of the Henderson Dam in Charlotte County.
Emergency Debris Removal from Peace Creek Canal
In preparation for Hurricane Dennis, the Southwest Florida Water Management District is removing a large tree and several smaller trees that are blocking the Peace Creek Canal in Bartow. The trees recently fell into the creek because the area is so saturated.
Controlled Burns Scheduled for Weekiwachee Preserve
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting “controlled, prescribed burns” during July and August on the District’s Weekiwachee Preserve. The property is approximately one mile west of Spring Hill.
District to Treat Hydrilla in Weeki Wachee River Canals
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating hydrilla in several canals off of the Weeki Wachee River July 11-15.
District Purchases Property in Connection with the Lake Hancock Project
The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board Tuesday approved the purchase of a parcel of land in connection with the Lake Hancock Project. The property is an important part of the creation of a greenway link.
District Land Included in Florida's Greenways and Trails Council Trail Designation
The Florida Greenways and Trails Council has agreed to include three Southwest Florida Water Management District properties in the state’s designated system of greenways and trails.
District Sets Proposed Millage Rates
The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board Tuesday adopted proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2006 millage rates. The District’s proposed millage rate remains the same as last year for the District’s General Fund.
Partnership to Provide Opportunities for Disabled Outdoor Enthusiasts
The Southwest Florida Water Management District and the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF)/Wheelin’ Sportsmen have agreed to continue a successful partnership that allows disabled outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to participate in planned events on District land throughout the year.
District Agreement Allows Rowing Group More Access
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board approved an agreement today that will allow rowing teams more access to the Tampa Bypass Canal.
Controlled Burns Scheduled for District Land in Pasco County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting “controlled, prescribed burns” during July and August on two District sites in Pasco County. The sites are the Conner Preserve and the Cypress Creek property.
Controlled Burns Scheduled for Hillsborough County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting “controlled, prescribed burns” during July and August on two District sites in Hillsborough County. The sites are the Alafia Reservoir property and the Lower Hillsborough property.
Coastal Rivers Basin Board Sets Tentative Millage Rate
At its June 21 meeting, the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Coastal Rivers Basin Board adopted a tentative fiscal year 2006 (FY2006) millage rate of 0.235 mill, which is the same as the current fiscal year.