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Gov. Scott Announces Millions in Funding for Springs Restoration Projects
: The Southwest Florida Water Management District will receive a portion of $50 million in the state budget for projects that help restore area springs.
Gov. Rick Scott announced the Florida Department of…
District Restoration Projects Approved to Receive $15 Million in Funding
: Seven springs restoration projects in Citrus and Hernando Counties will receive $12 million in state funding from Legacy Florida through the department’s Division of Water Restoration Assistance program. This…
SWIM Program Celebrates 30 Years
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For three decades, District staff have managed hundreds of projects that provided water quality improvement for surface water bodies and restored thousands of acres of…
District Maintains Water Restrictions in Northern Region
: Due to lingering drought effects and water resources not recovering as quickly as other areas, the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board voted today to maintain once-per-week lawn…
Need for Water Prompts Investigation Deep Underground
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The District is conducting exploratory well research more than a half mile below the surface. It’s happening at the Crooked Lake well…
District Acquires Rainbow River Ranch Property
: Purchase Made in Partnership with The Nature Conservancy
The Southwest Florida Water Management District has closed on the purchase of the environmentally important Rainbow River Ranch.
This important land…
CFWI Projects Taking Shape Throughout the Region
: Drilling more than half a mile below ground to find new sources of water in the Lower Florida aquifer (LFA).
Finding new ways to reuse reclaimed water.
Combining stormwater and reclaimed water to build a…
Partnership Funds Largest Man-Made Groundwater Recharge Wetland in the World
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A District-funded project to construct the largest man-made groundwater recharge wetland in the world will benefit the aquifer in Pasco County.The Central Pasco Beneficial…
Florida Water Star Celebrates 10 Years
: Six local organizations and individuals were recently recognized for their work to further water conservation.
The awards were given as part of the 10th anniversary…
Enter Your Water-Wise Yard
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Residents have just a few weeks left to enter their water-wise yard in Tampa Bay Water’s annual Water-Wise Awards. If you live in Pasco, Pinellas or Hillsborough counties or the…
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…
District Reports Consistent Seagrass Increases in Tampa Bay
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District scientists continue to see increases in seagrass in Tampa Bay, which is an indicator of water quality.
Scientists with the District’s Surface Water Improvement and…
Rainfall Patterns Expected to Change in 2017
: A change in the global weather pattern in 2016 meant residents also saw a change in rainfall patterns. Most areas of the District saw above-average rainfall in the first part of the year caused by a mild El…
Experts Educate on Water Reuse
: In its ongoing effort to educate on the benefits of alternative water supplies, the District recently hosted a workshop on water reuse, which is when reclaimed water is used for a direct beneficial purpose.
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Public Affairs Staff Take on Leadership Roles Across the State
: Several staff members in the Public Affairs Bureau (PAB) are using the leadership skills they’ve built at the District to now direct public relations professionals across the state.
Three PAB employees…
Tour the New Wetland Treatment Project
: Visitors can get a free look at the restoration of the Three Sisters Springs property this Saturday at an open house. The Friends of Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge Complex, Inc. has partnered with the…
District Restored Eroded Shoreline Around Springs
: Editor’s note: Read in tomorrow’s blog how you can visit Three Sisters Springs for free this weekend.
The District recently completed the Three Sisters Springs Bank Stabilization Project in Crystal…
Florida DEP Awards Millions for Projects to Protect Springs
: The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has awarded more than $7.5 million in grants for water-quality enhancement projects in Citrus County to protect the health of Kings Bay and Crystal…
District Scientists Set Up Wetland Monitoring Sites
: District scientists have been working in conjunction with staff at the St. Johns River and South Florida water management districts to set up wetland monitoring sites as part of a regional monitoring program…
FL DEP Awards Millions for Projects to Protect Springs
: The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has awarded more than $7.5 million in grants for water-quality enhancement projects in Citrus County to protect the health of Kings Bay and Crystal…
Staff Members Help Hernando County Resident
: Two weeks ago, Spring Hill resident Beverly Patton went to the Weeki Wachee Preserve to rest and read her Bible, but the August afternoon sun soon started to wear on her.…