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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Soaring to New Heights
November 9, 2017
Imagine the excitement of boarding an airplane with 15 of your closest friends to jump out at 1,500 feet with only the wind in…
Citrus County Home Earns Florida Water Star Certification
November 2, 2017
When Wayne Rubow designed his new Citrus County home, he wanted water conservation to be a…
Rock Ponds Project Honored by Planning Commission
October 23, 2017
The Rock Ponds Ecosystem Restoration Project was recognized last week by the Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission…
South Venice Celebrates Restored Waterway
October 20, 2017
Homeowners in South Venice have long touted water quality as a top neighborhood issue, and they…
District Scientists Complete Second Year of Wetland Monitoring Program Setup
October 19, 2017
District scientists have completed a second year of setting up wetland monitoring sites as part of a regional monitoring program…
Governing Board Approves SWIM Plans
September 28, 2017
The District’s Governing Board recently approved SWIM plans for the Homosassa and Chassahowitzka rivers, meaning all five first-…
Springs Advocate Remembered at Governing Board Meeting
August 29, 2017
The District’s Governing Board honored Bob Mercer at its meeting Tuesday for his passion and…
Gov. Scott Announces Millions in Funding for Springs Restoration Projects
August 11, 2017
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will receive a portion of $50 million in the state budget for projects that help…
District Restoration Projects Approved to Receive $15 Million in Funding
July 27, 2017
Seven springs restoration projects in Citrus and Hernando Counties will receive $12 million in state funding from Legacy Florida…