Blog Archive
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…