Welcome to the WaterMatters Blog. This blog is a chronicle of news, issues and events happening at the Southwest Florida Water Management District.
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District Recognizes Water Reuse Week
May 21, 2013
The District is observing Water Reuse Week as it’s essential to ensuring safe, clean and sustainable water resources.
Gov.…
Experts Discuss Water Quality at Workshop
May 15, 2013
Whether you were a scientist, diver or photographer, water quality was the hot topic at the recent Your Water, Your World…
Volunteers Help Restore Bahia Beach
May 9, 2013
About 70 volunteers recently spent a morning cleaning invasive algae out of Weeki Wachee Springs in Hernando County. The…
Clearwater Breaks Ground on Second Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant
May 8, 2013
The City of Clearwater is a step closer to producing almost all of its own water supply with the ground breaking of another…
District Studies Greening Issue
May 1, 2013
As citrus greening becomes an increasing problem across Florida, the District is working with growers that are exceeding their…
Models Assist Staff With Aquifer Assessment
April 24, 2013
The District uses an extensive combination of research and analysis when assessing aquifer water level changes and the impacts…
Find Ways to Save Water Outdoors
April 19, 2013
We continue recognizing Water Conservation Month with more ways to save water and money.
There are many simple steps you can…
Save Water for Water Conservation Month
April 11, 2013
April is Water Conservation Month across the state because this month is traditionally one of the driest of the year and…
Introducing the WaterMatters Blog
April 9, 2013
WaterMatters has gone digital! Each week, you'll find a range of stories about the District such as key issues, restoration…