WaterMatters Blog

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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Regional Water Supply Plan Public Workshop

The public is invited to learn more about the Central Florida Water Initiative (CFWI) at a public workshop Thursday. The…
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Beltran Appointed New Executive Director

A familiar face is the District’s newest leader. Robert Beltran is now the District’s executive director. He replaces Blake…
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District Surveys Public on Recreation

The District wants to hear from you. Do you visit District lands? Do you use the available recreation opportunities? The…
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Stakeholders Invited to Attend Webinar

The Central Florida Water Initiative (CFWI) will be holding an interactive webinar about regional water supply planning in…
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District Restores Feather Sound Wetland

As the powerful blast of water rocketed across the mound, the large pile of dirt covered with invasive plants disappeared within…
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District's Water Shortage Restrictions Expire

The District’s Governing Board recently voted to let water shortage restrictions expire due to significant improvements in the…
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Volunteers Help Remove Invasive Algae

About 70 volunteers recently spent a morning cleaning invasive algae out of Weeki Wachee Springs in Hernando County. The…
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District Improves Water Quality With Chassahowitzka Springs Restoration Project

Paddling down the calm flows of the Chassahowitzka River, you might come across a barge humming with machinery. All seems calm…
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Governor Appoints Dunbar to Governing Board

David W. Dunbar recently was appointed to the District’s Governing Board by Gov. Rick Scott. Dunbar, of Palm Harbor, is a…
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