WaterMatters Blog Archive
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. Known as WISE, the Water Incentives Supporting Efficiency program will award…
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 Professional Science Master’s in Geology Symposium. District employee Julie Zydek, a staff…
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 the Weeki Wachee Natural System Carrying Capacity Study.
The purpose of the…
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) homes are another reason leaders are celebrating.
Bayou Pass Village 4 recently…
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 District and the city.
Auburndale city leaders recently dedicated the PK Avenue…
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 springs.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) submitted a…
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 the exhibit “A History of Conservation: A Bird’s Eye View.”
The History…
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.”
During the months of July, August and September, yards need no more than 3/4…
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 excellence in business management.
Michelle Maxey, Regulatory Support Bureau chief…
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 unpaid, citizen volunteers who are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the…
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 aimed at recovering and restoring water resources.
May 2018 meeting in…
Partners Celebrate Water Conservation Month
April 27, 2018
This month marks the 20th anniversary of Water Conservation Month. This month is traditionally one of the driest of the year and peak demand season for public water suppliers. The District works with our…