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District Featured in Documentary
A sold-out crowd at the Tampa Theatre erupted in thunderous applause after an hour of stunning scenery, funny moments in nature…
District Hosts Gator Hunt for Wounded Veterans
The District recently hosted wounded veterans on its Lake Hancock property for an alligator hunt.
The event was…
CFWI Steering Committee Accepts Updated Planning Documents
The Central Florida Water Initiative (CFWI) Steering Committee recently accepted the amended Regional Water Supply Plan (RWSP)…
District Reports Gains in Seagrass Coverage in Pinellas County Waters
Pinellas County waters saw an overall increase of 150 acres in seagrass coverage, according to recently released results from the…
Leaders Celebrate Beneficial Reclaimed Water Project
District leaders recently helped celebrate the ribbon cutting of the Crystal River to Duke Energy Reclaimed Water Project. It…
Springs Restoration Continues with $20.4 million investment in District Projects
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection and District have approved five springs restoration projects in Citrus,…
Governor Appoints Henslick and Rice to the Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board
Governor Rick Scott appointed John Henslick and Kelly Rice to the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board.…
District Hosts Boat Tour
About two dozen community leaders and other citizens got an up-close look at the condition of Kings Bay when the District hosted…
The District Responds to Rain Event
Whether they were operating structures, providing needed equipment or talking to citizens, staff members were busy the past month…