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Rock Ponds Project Honored by Planning Commission
The Rock Ponds Ecosystem Restoration Project was recognized last week by the Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission…
South Venice Celebrates Restored Waterway
Homeowners in South Venice have long touted water quality as a top neighborhood issue, and they recently celebrated a…
District Scientists Complete Second Year of Wetland Monitoring Program Setup
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
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
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
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
Seven springs restoration projects in Citrus and Hernando Counties will receive $12 million in state funding from Legacy Florida…
SWIM Program Celebrates 30 Years
For three decades, District staff have managed hundreds of projects that provided water quality improvement for…
District Maintains Water Restrictions in Northern Region
Due to lingering drought effects and water resources not recovering as quickly as other areas, the Southwest Florida Water…