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Partnership Funds Largest Man-Made Groundwater Recharge Wetland in the World
June 13, 2017
A District-funded project to construct the largest man-made groundwater recharge wetland in the world will benefit the aquifer in…
Florida Water Star Celebrates 10 Years
June 7, 2017
Six local organizations and individuals were recently recognized for their work to further water conservation.
The awards…
Enter Your Water-Wise Yard
June 2, 2017
Residents have just a few weeks left to enter their water-wise yard in Tampa Bay Water’s annual Water-Wise Awards. If…
District Tightens Water Restrictions
May 23, 2017
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board voted today to increase water restrictions…
District Conducts Study at Flatford Swamp
May 19, 2017
A study of Flatford Swamp in Manatee County could lead to a project that could help improve groundwater levels, reduce saltwater…
Experts Educate Public About Water Issues
May 17, 2017
Community leaders recently gathered with water experts to discuss the needs to protect and restore springs. It was…
Governor Appoints Two New Board Members
May 15, 2017
Governor Rick Scott appointed Joel Schleicher and Rebecca Smith to the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing…
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…