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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18 Ways to Save Water in 2018
January 2, 2018
Pledge to conserve water in 2018. Here are 18 simple ways to save water:
Turn off the water while brushing your teeth.
Take…
Career Comes Full Circle for District Employee
December 18, 2017
From an early age, Senior Environmental Scientist Philip Rhinesmith knew he wanted to work in natural resources. …
New System Streamlines Application Process for Job Seekers
December 6, 2017
The District has made it easier for job seekers to find and apply for career opportunities at the District thanks to a new…
District Internship Program Helps Students Succeed
December 1, 2017
Finance Intern Joe Powanda starts his day in Procurement by running reports to help the specialists as well as preparing…
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…