News
District Aims to Reduce Risk of Wildfires by Scheduling Prescribed Fires for Sarasota County
Setting prescribed fires in controlled settings can reduce the risk of wildfires burning out of control, as many Floridians witnessed during the state’s wildfire emergency in 2017.
District to Hold Virtual Workshop on Minimum Flow for the Lower Peace River in Charlotte and DeSoto Counties
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) invites the public to a virtual workshop Thursday, Oct.
Public Invited to Help Identify Flood Prone Areas in the Mill Creek Watershed in Manatee County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is gathering information to improve identification of flood prone areas in Manatee County.
Governor Appoints Elijah “Ed” Armstrong, III and John Mitten to the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board
Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Elijah “Ed” Armstrong, III and John Mitten to the Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board. Armstrong represents Pinellas County and Mitten represents Hernando and Marion counties.
District to Hold Series of Hog Hunts in 2020-2021, Permits Will Be Available Online
District land managers plan to hold a series of hog hunts on District lands throughout the year to help reduce the feral hog population.
District Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Funds Water Resources Projects
On Tuesday, the Southwest Florida Water Management District's (District) Governing Board adopted a $183.5 million budget for fiscal year (FY) 2021, including more than $65.7 million for the Cooperative Funding Initiative and District grants for water resources projects.
Governing Board Meeting to be Conducted Remotely (Note: 3 p.m. start time)
Public participation will be provided through online viewing or conference call options
Public Invited to Provide Comments on Minimum and Guidance Levels for Cypress, Garden and Halfmoon Lakes in Hillsborough County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is collecting public comment on the proposed minimum and guidance levels for Cypress, Garden and Halfmoon lakes in Hillsborough County.
Governing Board Elects New Officers
The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board voted Tuesday to elect a new slate of officers for the 2020-2021 term.
District Receives Funding from Florida Department of Environmental Protection for Two Wellfields in Polk County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) received more than $2.4 million in funding from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to assist with aquifer testing, feasibility, and preliminary design for the planned Southeast and West Polk