Blog Archive
National Association Recognizes District Staff Member
: Asmita Shukla, lead hydrologic data analyst, recently received the A. Ivan Johnson Award for young professionals from the National American Water Resources Association. This award recognizes future leaders of…
Governing Board Officers Begin New Term
: The District’s Governing Board voted Tuesday on a new slate of officers for the 2020-2021 term.
Governing Board members are unpaid, citizen volunteers who are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the…
Apply for a Splash! Grant Today
: Whether students are in the classroom or learning from home, the District’s Splash! school grants are the perfect way to provide a hands-on opportunity to learn about water resources…
Splash! Grants Bring Water Education to Students
: As the school year comes to a close, so does another successful season of the District’s Splash! school grant program. This year the District awarded 65 Splash! grants to K-12 educators to help enhance and…
Conserving Water While at Home
: While we shelter at home to stay safe, it’s also a great time to find ways to conserve water. April is Water Conservation Month and there are plenty of ideas, both indoor and outside, for your entire family to…
District Names Annual Award Winner
: For nearly three decades, Carol Lynch, administrative coordinator, has been the heart of the District’s Regulation Division. Among her many duties, she helps the public schedule permitting meetings, assists…
Citrus County Workshop Addresses Water Issues
: Where do you think most of the water pollutants in our region come from? Did you know that about half of them come from septic tanks?
That’s according to Dr. Mary Lusk, faculty in the Soil and Water Science…
Staff Educate at Youth Festival
: Hundreds of second-grade students experienced animals, art projects, exhibits and more all while learning the importance of natural resources and careers in science.
The students were at the recent Water…
Water Management Experts Come Together for Training
: Staff from four water management districts across the state recently attended a week-long training at District headquarters to learn more about a software program that facilitates environmental flow…
District Awarded 2019 Outstanding Landowner of the Year Award
: Hundreds of wounded veterans and active-duty members have hunted deer, hogs, turkeys and alligators and shared experiences with each other thanks to the District’s partnership with Operation Outdoor Freedom.…
District Staff Manage Invasive Vegetation to Help Prevent Flooding on Lake Panasoffkee
: To help lower lake levels and prevent flooding, the District recently partnered with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the University of Florida Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants and…
Forum Focuses on the State of Water
: Sustainability and environmental policy professionals recently gathered to talk about the state of water in Florida.
Sustainable Florida hosted the forum in Sarasota to discuss issues surrounding water…
Splash! Grants Enhance Classroom Lessons
: From building water-conserving gardens to visiting a local estuary, District Splash! grants provide students the opportunity to learn about water resources in a hands-on way.
The Splash! school grant program…
Employee Turns Passion into Print
: Staff Hydrogeologist Cortney Cameron’s love for comics began when she was little. Some of her earliest memories involve playing her dad’s Nintendo Entertainment System. She loved the Legend of Zelda, and…
Register for Water School
: Residents who are curious about Florida’s water resources are in luck— they can now attend “Water School.”
The District is partnering with the UF/IFAS Extensions of Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties…
District Leader Shares Career Advice With Young Professionals
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Today’s professionals need to not only develop their technical skills but also soft skills like a strong work ethic and positive attitude if they want to build a solid career path. That’s according to Scott…
Governing Board Elects Officers
: 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
: 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℠
: 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
: 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
: 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 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
: 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
: 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
: 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…
District Asks Homeowners to "Skip A Week" of Irrigation This Winter
: 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
: 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
: 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
: 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…
Florida Water Star Community Holds Celebration
: 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…
Road Project Helps Water Quality
: 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
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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…
Exhibit Highlights District's Contributions to Conservation
: Learn more about the District’s history and mission in a new exhibit at the Tampa Bay History Center.
The museum recently opened the exhibit “A History of Conservation: A Bird’s Eye View…
Watch the Weather, Wait to Water
: Residents who irrigate their lawns are encouraged to take advantage of the summer rains and “watch the weather, wait to water.”
During the months of July, August and…
Regulation Division Recognized for Excellence
: The District’s Regulation Division recently received two awards from the Florida Sterling Council, an organization promoting excellence in business management.
Michelle Maxey, Regulatory Support Bureau chief…
Governing Board Officers Begin New Term This Month
: The District’s Governing Board recently voted in a new slate of officers for the 2018-2019 term.
Governing Board members are unpaid, citizen volunteers who are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the…
Water Experts Talk Innovation
: Water experts from around the state recently talked innovation as District staff highlighted a variety of projects and programs aimed at recovering and restoring water resources…
Partners Celebrate Water Conservation Month
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This month marks the 20th anniversary of Water Conservation Month. This month is traditionally one of the driest of the year and peak demand season for public water suppliers…
Following Their Footsteps
: District staff often will say their co-workers feel like family. But for some employees, it really is true. Here’s a few stories of family connections at the District:
Tradesworker Tyler Ledington was excited…
Celebrate Water Conservation Month by Saving Water Indoors
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This April marks the 20th anniversary of Water Conservation Month. This month is traditionally one of the driest of the year and marks the peak demand season for public water…