WaterMatters Blog Archive
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…
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…