April 2017
District Purchases Portion of Rainbow River Ranch Property in Partnership with The Nature Conservancy
April 26, 2017
The Southwest Florida Water Management District recently purchased land along the Rainbow River that will help protect the Rainbow Spring run.
The District purchased a significant portion of the eastern bank…
District Declares Expanded Phase I Water Shortage
April 25, 2017
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board voted today to modify its existing Phase I water shortage, expanding it to cover the District’s entire 16-county area beginning May 8.
Under…
Competitors Face Off for Best Tasting Drinking Water
April 19, 2017
Regions IV and X of the Florida Section of the American Water Works Association (FSAWWA) held their respective drinking water taste-testing competition at the Three Sisters Springs National…
District Continues to Support Environmental Competitions
April 10, 2017
Hillsborough and Pinellas County high schools participated in the 2017 Tampa Bay Regional Envirothon. This annual environmental education program allows students to use critical thinking skills to investigate…
Project Update: District Improves Canoe Launch to Help Reduce Pollutants
April 4, 2017
The District is restoring an area of the Weeki Wachee Springs State Park canoe launch in Hernando County. The restored area will benefit the Weeki Wachee spring system by reducing stormwater pollutants and…
Save Water Indoors for Water Conservation Month
April 3, 2017
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…