WaterMatters Blog Archive
Governing Board Elects Officers
June 25, 2019
The District’s Governing Board voted in a new slate of officers Tuesday for the 2019-2020 term.
Governing Board members are unpaid, citizen volunteers who are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the…
Staff Study Past Storms to Prepare for Hurricane Season
June 3, 2019
Florida residents experienced the catastrophic effects when the Panhandle was struck by Hurricane Michael in October 2018. Observing the preparation and devastation from that devastating storm was an eye-…
Community Builds Out With Florida Water Star℠
May 22, 2019
On Top of the World (OTOW), an active adult community in Ocala, plans for all future homes to achieve Florida Water Star℠ (FWS) certification over the next 20 years, saving residents millions of dollars and…
Partners Celebrate Water Conservation Month
April 30, 2019
Today is the last day of Water Conservation Month, and April is traditionally one of the driest of the year and peak demand season for public water suppliers. The District works with our local government…
District to Hold Public Workshop to Provide Information on Weeki Wachee Channel Restoration Project
April 12, 2019
The District is hosting a public meeting 5 p.m. April 16 to provide information and get feedback on the Weeki Wachee Channel Restoration Project.
The purpose of this multi-year project is to evaluate…
Celebrate Water Conservation Month by Saving Water Indoors
April 1, 2019
April is Water Conservation Month. This month is traditionally one of the driest of the year and marks the peak demand season for public water suppliers.
The District especially encourages conservation…
Local City Wins Tastiest Tap Water Award
March 21, 2019
The City of Wildwood in Sumter Counter is known as “the crossroads of Florida” for its central location near several major roadways in the state. Now, it can also add the distinction of tastiest tap water in…
Citrus Task Force Working to Save Growers Time, Money
February 28, 2019
With the citrus industry facing challenges due to hurricanes, greening and the lowest annual production since World War II, the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is working to improve…
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 is preparing to embark on an opportunity of a lifetime.
Williams recently joined…
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 watering during the cooler months of January and February.
According to…
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…