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District Reopens Airboat Slide in Citrus County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) has reopened the Flying Eagle Dead River Flats airboat slide after completing required maintenance.
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Governing Board to Meet in Brooksville
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, April 22 at 9 a.m. at District Headquarters, located at 2379 Broad Street in Brooksville.
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District Temporarily Closes Airboat Slide in Citrus County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) will temporarily close the Flying Eagle Dead River Flats airboat slide due to required maintenance.
10 Tips to Save Water for Water Conservation Month
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s (District) Governing Board declared April Water Conservation Month at its March 25 meeting. April is historically one of the driest months of the year and typically marks the peak demand season for public water suppliers.
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2025 Take Your Kid to Work Day
The District recently hosted Take Your Kid to Work Day where about 100 students visited our campuses to learn about the various ways we serve our mission to protect water resources.
2024 Seagrass Mapping Results - Suncoast
Come along with our scientists to learn how and why they map seagrass from Tampa Bay to Charlotte Harbor. Discover the 2024 results and why this information matters.
Post Milton: Aerial Flood Survey
District staff are not only on the ground but in the air responding to flooding and collecting data. This historic flooding across our District is so widespread, we are using helicopter missions to gather information more efficiently. Learn more about this process.
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