News
Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board Sets Proposed Millage Rate
At its June 1 meeting, the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board adopted a proposed fiscal year 2006 (FY2006) millage rate of 0.400 mill, which is the same as the current fiscal year.
Project Will Connect Longboat Key to Sarasota's Water Supply
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board approved additional funding Tuesday for a project that will connect the Town of Longboat Key to the City of Sarasota’s water supply.
"Weekend in My Watershed" Workshop Offers Unique Perspective
A “Weekend in My Watershed” workshop may give participants a new perspective of their watershed.
Heidi McCree Elected Governing Board Chair
On Tuesday, May 24, Heidi B. McCree was selected by unanimous vote as the first female Governing Board chair in the 44-year history of the Southwest Florida Water Management District.
Water Conservation Program Focuses on St. Petersburg Food Service Industry
The Southwest Florida Water Management District has teamed up with the City of St. Petersburg to help restaurants conserve water by replacing the pre-rinse spray valves on dishwashing equipment.
Volunteers to Dig Into Kings Bay Restoration Project
Approximately 15 volunteers will get their feet wet this Saturday, May 21, participating in a restoration project organized by the Kings Bay Advisory Group.
Hurricane Debris Removal Project to Begin in Charlotte County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District, in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), this week is beginning removal of hurricane-generated debris.
Water C.H.A.M.P. Good for Hotels, Motels and the Environment
Hotels and motels in Manatee and Sarasota counties now have the opportunity to participate in a successful water conservation program known as Water Conservation Hotel and Motel Program (Water C.H.A.M.P.)
Residents to Take Part in Soil Moisture Sensor Irrigation Study
Pinellas County residents will soon be participating in an irrigation study aimed at determining the potential irrigation water savings of soil moisture sensors.
Lake Tarpon 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 Lake Tarpon May 16-19.Scattered infestations of these plants will be treated within shoreline areas and canals on Lake Tarpon.
District to Treat Water Hyacinths and Water Lettuce on the Withlacoochee River
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating water hyacinths and water lettuce on portions of the Withlaccochee River May 16-19.
District to "Play Ball" with Threshers
Southwest Florida Water Management District staff water conservation restrooms are expected to be a “home run” with Threshers fans.