News
Third Phase of Indian Shores Stormwater Project to Begin
The third phase of a water quality improvement project that will collect and treat stormwater runoff prior to discharging into the Intracoastal Waterway is about to begin.
Representative to view Student Presentation on Springs Protection
Students at Dunellon Middle School believe “there ought to be a law” to better protect Florida’s springs and their surrounding watersheds.
Disabled Hunters Successful in Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve
Something special happened this November in the Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve. Thirteen of fourteen disabled hunters participating in a deer/hog hunt were successful.
District Seeks Public Input on Sumter County Lake Levels
The Southwest Florida Water Management District is seeking public input about proposed minimum lake levels for Lake Panasoffkee, Lake Deaton, Lake Okahumpka, Lake Miona and Big Gant Lake in Sumter County.
Water treatment plan begins at Eastshore Commerce Park Parcel
The Southwest Florida Water Management District has begun construction of a project that will improve water quality entering McKay Bay and Tampa Bay.
District Volunteers Honored by President Bush
An equestrian volunteer group and two off-road bike volunteers who work with the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Land Resources Volunteer Program will receive the national President’s Call to Service Award for contributing more than 4,000 hours of service.
Green Swamp Wilderness Park Reserved for Disabled Hunt
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Hampton Tract, which is part of the Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve, will be reserved Nov. 18-20 for an event that allows disabled hunters the opportunity to experience the outdoors. The property will be closed to the public during this time.
Water Control Structure to Undergo Tests and Maintenance
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be performing tests and possible maintenance on its P-5 water control structure during the next ten days. The structure is the outfall for Lake Henry, which discharges into Lake Hamilton in Polk County.
District Seeks Public Input on Intermediate Aquifer System Minimum Levels
The Southwest Florida Water Management District is seeking public input about the assessment of minimum levels for the Intermediate Aquifer System.
Treating Aquatic Vegetation on Peace Creek Canal will Improve Flow
The Southwest Florida Water Management District is working with willing property owners to improve the flood control capability of the Peace Creek Canal by treating aquatic vegetation in select areas.
District Seeks Public Input on Upper Myakka River Minimum Flows
The Southwest Florida Water Management District is seeking public input about proposed minimum flows for the upper segment of the Myakka River. The Upper Myakka River is the portion of the river from Myakka city to S.R. 72.
Upper Hillsborough Alston Tract Reserved for Disabled Hunt
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Alston Tract, which is part of the Upper Hillsborough, will be reserved Nov. 4-6 for an event that allows disabled hunters the opportunity to experience the outdoors. The property will be closed to the public during this time.