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District Seeks Public Input on Middle Peace River Minimum Flows
The Southwest Florida Water Management District is seeking public input about proposed minimum flows and levels (MFL) for the Middle Peace River from Zolfo Springs to Arcadia.
Community Education Grant Application Deadline Near
The deadline to apply for the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Community Education Grant program is near.
Controlled Burn Scheduled for Halpata Tastanaki Preserve
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting “controlled, prescribed burns” during October on the District’s Halpata Tastanaki Preserve. The property is approximately eight miles east of Dunnellon.
Controlled Burn Scheduled for Deer Prairie Creek Property
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting “controlled, prescribed burns” during the months of October through December on the District’s Deer Prairie Creek property. The property is located north and south of I-75 between mile markers 186 and 190.
Controlled Burns Scheduled for Weekiwachee Preserve
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting “controlled, prescribed burns” during October on the District’s Weekiwachee Preserve. The property is approximately one mile west of Spring Hill.
District to Treat Braden River for Water Hyacinths and Water Lettuce
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating water hyacinths and water lettuce on portions of the Braden River Oct. 3-6. The sites are located south of State Road 70 in Manatee County.
District Sets FY2006 Millage Rates and Budget
The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board Tuesday adopted the agency’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2006 millage rates and combined budget. The District’s millage rate remains the same as last year for the General Fund.
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 Sept. 26-29. The sites are located upstream of the Henderson Dam in Charlotte County.
"Make a Splash" with Radio Disney at the Pier
The Southwest Florida Water Management District, Radio Disney and the Pier Aquarium are inviting families to participate in a variety of interactive educational activities on Saturday, October 1.
District Seeks Public Input on Cypress Creek Preserve
The Southwest Florida Water Management District is inviting the public to participate in a workshop aimed at updating the management plan for the Cypress Creek Preserve property in Pasco County.
District Seeks Public Input on Ranking Water Bodies
The Southwest Florida Water Management District is seeking public input about the order in which minimum flows and levels (MFLs) for lakes, rivers, streams and aquifers in the District will be determined.
MOSI's Butterfly Weekend is Free and Fun
Butterfly lovers will have a weekend to explore the Museum of Science and Industry’s (MOSI) Bio Work’s Butterfly Garden at no charge.