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Public Invited to Help Identify Flood Prone Areas in the North Citrus Withlacoochee River Watershed
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is gathering information to improve identification of flood prone areas in Citrus County.
FEATURED News article
Executive Director Receives Florida Association for Water Quality Control 2022 Wade Hopping Leadership Award
Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) Executive Director Brian Armstrong has received the Florida Association for Water Quality Control (FAWQC) 2022 Wade Hopping Leadership Award.
News Releases
Governing Board to Meet in Brooksville
The Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, June 21, at 9 a.m. at District Headquarters, located at 2379 Broad Street in Brooksville.
Watch the Weather, Wait to Water
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is encouraging residents who irrigate their lawns to take advantage of the summer rainy season and “watch the weather, wait to water.”
Governor Reappoints Armstrong and Hogarth to the SWFWMD Governing Board
Governor Ron DeSantis has reappointed Ed Armstrong and William Hogarth to the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board.
The District on YouTube
Pump House Helps Reduce Flooding
See how a new pump house is helping reduce flood risks for a Pasco County community.
Structures Tour
Col. James Booth, the Commander of the Jacksonville District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, recently toured some District structures to get an update on their functions and operational requirements.
Tampa Bypass Canal Explained
Did you know the Tampa Bypass Canal is an important tool in protecting the area during hurricanes? Learn more about how this system works to protect the area.
Upcoming Events
Jun 29, Jun 29
Floodplain Open House for North Citrus Withlacoochee River Watershed
04:00 pm, 06:30 pm
Jun 29, Jun 29
Floodplain Open House for North Citrus Withlacoochee River Watershed
04:00 pm, 06:30 pm
Jul 11
Peer Review of Wetland-Based Criteria for Establishing Minimum Wetland and Lake Levels
01:00 pm
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Upper Peace River
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Manatee underwater
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