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District Asks for Public Input on Starkey Management Plan
The Southwest Florida Water Management District is holding a workshop to gather the public’s input on how the Starkey Wilderness Preserve should be managed and used.
Controlled Burns Scheduled for Pasco County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting “controlled, prescribed burns” during May and June 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 May and June on two District sites in Hillsborough County. The sites are the Alafia Reservoir property and the Lower Hillsborough property.
Public Invited to Participate in Starkey Management Plan Workshop
The Southwest Florida Water Management District is asking for the public’s input on updating the land management plan for the Starkey Wilderness Preserve.
Fertilize the Florida-friendly Way!
Spring has sprung in Florida and that means gardeners and proud homeowners are busy sprucing up their lawns and gardens.
Disabled Anglers Invited to Participate in Fishing Derby
The Southwest Florida Water Management District and the Wheelin’ Sportsmen are inviting disabled anglers to participate in a fishing derby.
Project to Improve Lake Maggoire Water Quality
A project funded by the Southwest Florida Management District and St. Petersburg will improve the quality of the water entering Lake Maggoire.
Governor Reappoints One Member, Appoints Three New Members to Governing Board
Gov. Jeb Bush recently reappointed one member and appointed three new members to the Governing Board of the Southwest Florida Water Management District.
Project to Improve Water Quality of Lake Howard
The Southwest Florida Water Management District is working with the City of Winter Haven to improve water quality in Lake Howard by treating stormwater runoff that flows into the lake.
District Encourages You to "Take the Pledge"
The Southwest Florida Water Management District is encouraging people to log onto its web site to take the Watershed Pledge.
Celebrate Water Conservation Month with Indoor Tips
Did you know a family of four could save up to 30,000 gallons of water a year just by fixing leaks and replacing old plumbing fixtures with water conserving fixtures?
Water Conservation a Part of Two Pinellas County Festivals
The Southwest Florida Water Management District is doing double duty next weekend to spread the word about water conservation in Pinellas County.