Blog Archive - 2017
District Tightens Water Restrictions
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The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board voted today to increase water restrictions throughout the region. The modified Phase III water shortage order…
District Conducts Study at Flatford Swamp
: A study of Flatford Swamp in Manatee County could lead to a project that could help improve groundwater levels, reduce saltwater intrusion and benefit the 3,000-acre habitat.District staff will conduct a…
Experts Educate Public About Water Issues
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Community leaders recently gathered with water experts to discuss the needs to protect and restore springs. It was part of Hernando County’s “Water You Doing?” workshop…
Governor Appoints Two New Board Members
: Governor Rick Scott appointed Joel Schleicher and Rebecca Smith to the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board. Schleicher represents Charlotte and Sarasota counties and Smith represents…
Central Florida Water Initiative Brings Collaboration
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For about 2.7 million residents in a five-county area of Central Florida, the Floridan aquifer system is the main source of stored freshwater.
And while Florida generally…
Rock Ponds Project Recognized by Regional Planning Council
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The Rock Ponds Ecosystem Restoration Project has become a showcase project for habitat restoration through community partnerships. That’s why the project was just…
District Hosts Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
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The Southwest Florida Water Management District recently held its annual Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day. This event allows the children of District parents to…
District Purchases Portion of Rainbow River Ranch Property in Partnership with The Nature Conservancy
: 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
: 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.…
Competitors Face Off for Best Tasting Drinking Water
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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…
District Continues to Support Environmental Competitions
: 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
: 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 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…
Governing Board Recognizes Springs Coast Community Partner
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Environmental Specialist Jeff Sowards has spent the past 15 years working to protect the Rainbow Spring System. That why he was recognized Tuesday by the District’s Governing…
District Staff Participate in Environmental Competition for 20th Year
: High school students from Pasco, Hernando and Sumter counties displayed their knowledge for the 2017 Nature Coast Envirothon. The competition is a problem-solving, natural resources education program which…
District Committed to Protecting Springs
: Just as building a house takes more than one tool, protecting springs requires many tools. It takes a combination of scientific expertise, studying, planning, personal passion and more among District staff and…
Don't Forget Timers When Springing Forward
: When you reset those clocks this weekend for the start of Daylight Saving Time, don’t forget to check the timers on your irrigation system controllers.
Sunday is when we reset the clocks forward one hour. The…
Employees Support Tampa Bay Humane Society
: When Krista McKean and Deborah Ammendola learned that hundreds of dogs were rescued from a meat farm in South Korea and headed to the Tampa Bay Humane Society, they knew they would need donations. And the…
District Improves Flood Control Structure in Citrus County
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The District is refurbishing a flood control structure in Citrus County that will improve reliability and the life of the structure.
The S-353 flood control structure, which is…
District Improves Canoe Launch to Help Reduce Pollutants
: The District has started restoring an area of the Weeki Wachee Springs State Park canoe launch in Hernando County this week. The restored area will benefit the Weeki Wachee spring system by reducing…