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District to Hold Workshop on Minimum and Guidance Levels for Crooked Lake in Polk County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) invites the public to a workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at 5:30 p.m. at the Frostproof City Hall located at 111 West First Street in Frostproof.
District Approves Millage and Budget
On Tuesday, the Governing Board of the Southwest Florida Water Management District adopted a FY2016-17 millage rate of 0.3317 mill, 4.9 percent lower than the current fiscal year.
Governing Board to Meet in Tampa (note: 3:00 p.m. start time)
The Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 3 p.m. at the Tampa Service Office, located at 7601 U.S. Highway 301 North.A public hearing on the final FY2017 budget is scheduled for 5:01 p.m.
District to Hold Public Meeting on Priority List and Schedule for the Establishment of Minimum Flows and Levels
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is soliciting stakeholder input on the annual update of the Priority List and Schedule for the Establishment of Minimum Flows and Levels. A public meeting will be held at the District's Tampa Service Office, located at 7601 U.S.
District Reopens Hillsborough River to Boat Traffic
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) has reopened the Hillsborough River to boat traffic, east of the I-75 overpass. The river was closed on Monday, due to rising waters associated with Hurricane Hermine.
District to Hold Workshop on Minimum and Guidance Levels for Lake Merrywater in Hillsborough County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) invites the public to a workshop on
District Delayed Activation of Tampa Bypass Canal System
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) anticipated activating the Tampa Bypass Canal system Monday night in response to heavy rains in the Tampa Bay area from Hurricane Hermine, however, the Hillsborough River has not reached an elevation of 25 feet above sea level, which trigger
District To Activate Tampa Bypass Canal System Tonight to Help Prevent Flooding from Hurricane Hermine
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) will activate the Tampa Bypass Canal system tonight in response to heavy rains in the Tampa Bay area from Hurricane Hermine.
Brooksville and Tampa Offices on Two-Hour Delay Friday
The Southwest Florida Water Management District Brooksville and Tampa offices will be on a two-hour delay opening due to Hurricane Hermine. The Bartow and Sarasota offices will open at their regular times.
District Monitors Tropical Strom Hermine
Emergency Operations Center at Level 2 Activation - All District Offices Closed Thursday Afternoon
CANCELLED: District to Hold Public Meeting on Priority List and Schedule for the Establishment of Minimum Flows and Levels
Due to the deteriorating weather conditions of Tropical Storm Hermine, the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is cancelling tonight's public meeting soliciting stakeholder input on the annual update of the Priority List and Schedule for the Establishment of Minimum Flows and Leve