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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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…
Watch the Weather, Wait to Water
July 12, 2018
Residents who irrigate their lawns are encouraged to take advantage of the summer rains and “watch the weather, wait to water…
Regulation Division Recognized for Excellence
June 12, 2018
The District’s Regulation Division recently received two awards from the Florida Sterling Council, an organization promoting…
Governing Board Officers Begin New Term This Month
June 11, 2018
The District’s Governing Board recently voted in a new slate of officers for the 2018-2019 term.
Governing Board members are…
Water Experts Talk Innovation
June 11, 2018
Water experts from around the state recently talked innovation as District staff highlighted a variety of projects and programs…