Welcome to the WaterMatters Blog. This blog is a chronicle of news, issues and events happening at the Southwest Florida Water Management District.
Due to Hurricane Ian, all District offices will be closed Wed., Sept. 28 and Thursday, Sept. 29.
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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 dedication to improving…
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…
SWIM Program Celebrates 30 Years
July 26, 2017
For three decades, District staff have managed hundreds of projects that provided water quality improvement for surface water…
District Maintains Water Restrictions in Northern Region
July 25, 2017
Due to lingering drought effects and water resources not recovering as quickly as other areas, the Southwest Florida Water…
Need for Water Prompts Investigation Deep Underground
July 21, 2017
The District is conducting exploratory well research more than a half mile below the surface. It’s happening at the Crooked…
District Acquires Rainbow River Ranch Property
July 17, 2017
Purchase Made in Partnership with The Nature Conservancy
The Southwest Florida Water Management District has closed on the…
CFWI Projects Taking Shape Throughout the Region
July 12, 2017
Drilling more than half a mile below ground to find new sources of water in the Lower Florida aquifer (LFA).
Finding new ways to…