News
Public Invited to Help Identify Flood Prone Areas in Portions of Pasco County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is gathering information to improve identification of flood prone areas in Pasco County. Residents living in the Double Hammock Creek watershed are invited to attend an open house on Monday, June 26 at 4:00 p.m.
All District Managed Campgrounds to Reopen
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) will reopen all District managed campgrounds throughout our 16-county region on Wednesday, June 14, due to increased rainfall and the reduced threat of wildfire.
District to Hold Workshop on Minimum and Guidance Levels for Lake Aurora in Polk County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) invites the public to a workshop on Tuesday, June 13 at 5:30 p.m. at the Lake Aurora Christian Camp and Retreat Center located at 237 Golden Bough Road east of Lake Wales.
Governor Reappoints Henslick to the Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board
Governor Rick Scott reappointed John Henslick to the Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board. Henslick represents Manatee County.
CFWI focuses on collaboration with utilities to extend water supply
Built on the concept of collaboration, the Central Florida Water Initiative (CFWI) works with the area's 83 utilities to scale water conservation efforts and promote alternative water supplies for a growing population.
District Temporarily Closes Two Airboat Slides in Citrus County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) has temporarily closed the Moccasin Slough and Wysong-Coogler airboat slides in Citrus County due to safety concerns associated with low water levels.
Governor Reappoints Three <br />to Governing Board
Governor Rick Scott reappointed Bryan K. Beswick, Mark C. Taylor and Michelle Williamson to the Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board.
Governing Board Elects Officers
The Southwest Florida Water Management Governing Board voted Tuesday to re-elect the same slate of officers for the 2017-2018 term.
District Tightens Water Restrictions throughout 16-County Region
The Southwest Florida Water Management District's (District) Governing Board voted today to increase water restrictions throughout the region.
Governing Board to Meet in Brooksville
The Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 23 at 9 a.m. at District Headquarters, located at 2379 Broad Street in Brooksville.
Governor Appoints Schleicher and Smith to the Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board
Governor Rick Scott appointed Joel Schleicher and Rebecca Smith to the Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board. Schleicher represents Charlotte and Sarasota Counties and Smith represents Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties.
District Declares Phase I Water Shortage throughout 16-County Region
The Southwest Florida Water Management District's (District) Governing Board voted today to declare a Phase I Water Shortage for all 16 counties throughout the District's boundaries.