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Controlled Burns Scheduled for Upper Hillsborough Preserve – Alston Tract
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting "controlled, prescribed burns" during July on the District's Upper Hillsborough Preserve – Alston Tract in Polk County.
Controlled Burns Scheduled for the Upper Myakka River Watershed
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting "controlled, prescribed burns" during July on the Upper Myakka River Watershed in Manatee County.
Controlled Burns Scheduled for Weekiwachee Preserve
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting "controlled, prescribed burns" during July, August and September on the District's Weekiwachee Preserve in Hernando County.
Winds, High Tides Affecting Efforts to Reduce Water Levels in Lake Tarpon
The "Southwest Florida Water Management District":http://www.watermatters.org is working to move water out of Lake Tarpon; however, the sustained winds and high tides caused by Tropical Storm Debby are pushing water in from Old Tampa Bay, hampering efforts.
District Extends Water Restrictions
While tropical storm Debby provided increased rainfall to the region, it was not enough to recover from drought conditions.
Below-Normal Conditions Causes District to Extend Water Restrictions
While tropical storms Beryl and Debby provided record rains to the region, they were not enough to restore hydrologic conditions to normal.
Central Florida Water Initiative Hosts Open House
The public is invited to an open house Thursday, June 28 for a plan to address the current and long-term water supply needs in the central Florida region.
Governing Board to Meet in The Villages
The "Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/about/governingboard/ will hold its monthly meeting at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 26 at The Villages Savannah Center, 1545 N.
Watch the Weather, Wait to Water
The "Southwest Florida Water Management District":http://www.watermatters.org is encouraging residents who irrigate their lawns to take advantage of the summer rains and "watch the weather, wait to water."
District Remains Committed to Agricultural Programs
The "Southwest Florida Water Management District":http://www.watermatters.org continues to maintain its commitment to provide key services to the agricultural community despite organization changes and staff reductions.
Lake Hooker Minimum Flows and Guidance Levels Workshop
The "Southwest Florida Water Management District":http://www.watermatters.org is inviting the public to comment on proposed minimum flows and levels (MFLs) for Lake Hooker in Seffner at a public meeting on Thursday, June 14.
Governing Board Re-elects Officers
H. Paul Senft Jr. was re-elected today by his peers to serve as Governing Board chair of the Southwest Florida Water Management District.