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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Central Florida Water Initiative Brings Collaboration
May 9, 2017
For about 2.7 million residents in a five-county area of Central Florida, the Floridan aquifer system is the main…
Rock Ponds Project Recognized by Regional Planning Council
May 3, 2017
The Rock Ponds Ecosystem Restoration Project has become a showcase project for habitat restoration through community…
District Hosts Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
May 1, 2017
The Southwest Florida Water Management District recently held its annual Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day.…
District Purchases Portion of Rainbow River Ranch Property in Partnership with The Nature Conservancy
April 26, 2017
The Southwest Florida Water Management District recently purchased land along the Rainbow River that will help protect the…
District Declares Expanded Phase I Water Shortage
April 25, 2017
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board voted today to modify its existing Phase I water shortage,…
Competitors Face Off for Best Tasting Drinking Water
April 19, 2017
Regions IV and X of the Florida Section of the American Water Works Association (FSAWWA) held their respective…
District Continues to Support Environmental Competitions
April 10, 2017
Hillsborough and Pinellas County high schools participated in the 2017 Tampa Bay Regional Envirothon. This annual environmental…
Project Update: District Improves Canoe Launch to Help Reduce Pollutants
April 4, 2017
The District is restoring an area of the Weeki Wachee Springs State Park canoe launch in Hernando County. The restored area will…
Save Water Indoors for Water Conservation Month
April 3, 2017
April is Water Conservation Month. This month is traditionally one of the driest of the year and marks the peak demand season for…