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Check Your Irrigation Timer When You ‘Spring Forward’ for Daylight Saving Time
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is reminding residents to check the timers on their irrigation system controllers this weekend, which is the beginning of daylight saving time.
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District Launches Education Campaign to Help Protect the Weeki Wachee River in Hernando County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District), along with other local and state partners, launched the Weeki Wachee River Education Campaign to inform river vi
News Releases
District Aims to Reduce Risk of Wildfires by Scheduling Prescribed Fires for Hillsborough 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 Aims to Reduce Risk of Wildfires by Scheduling Prescribed Fires for Pasco 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 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.
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60 Years of the District
It’s National Employee Appreciation Day. Today, we look back at the dedication of our District employees through the last six decades.
USF GAS Award
The District’s Executive Director Brian Armstrong recently was recognized by the USF Geology Alumni Society with its most prestigious award. Learn more about Brian’s career path and his thoughts on earning this high honor from his alma mater.
Robinson Preserve Ribbon Cutting
District staff recently helped Manatee County celebrate the completion of the Robinson Preserve restoration project. Learn more about the benefits of this project.