Welcome to the WaterMatters Blog. This blog is a chronicle of news, issues and events happening at the Southwest Florida Water Management District.
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Intern Joins Army
February 8, 2019
After working as an intern in the Operations and Land Management Bureau for two and a half years, student intern Tyler Williams…
District Asks Homeowners to "Skip A Week" of Irrigation This Winter
January 7, 2019
With the cooler temperatures this week, the District is reminding residents who irrigate their lawns to “Skip a Week” or more of…
New Funding Opportunity for Conservation Projects
December 5, 2018
The District has launched a new 50 percent cost share reimbursement program to support water conservation projects Districtwide.…
District Hosts Geology Symposium
November 28, 2018
Master’s students will get a chance to show the culmination of years of study and work when the District hosts the USF…
District Hosts Workshop on Weeki Wachee Study
November 5, 2018
The Southwest Florida Water Management District is hosting a public workshop Nov. 8 to provide information and get feedback on…
Florida Water Star Community Holds Celebration
October 5, 2018
A Ruskin community recently celebrated the grand opening of a new clubhouse and playground, but its Florida Water Star℠ (FWS)…
Road Project Helps Water Quality
October 3, 2018
A completed road project in Auburndale will help reduce flooding and improve water quality thanks to a partnership between the…
State Submits Restoration Plan for Springs
August 30, 2018
District springs could receive about 40 percent of funding in a proposed state plan to pay for projects to help protect local…
Exhibit Highlights District's Contributions to Conservation
August 29, 2018
Learn more about the District’s history and mission in a new exhibit at the Tampa Bay History Center.
The museum recently opened…