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District to Hold Series of Hog Hunts in 2024-2025, Permits Will Be Available Online

September 23, 2024

District land managers plan to hold a series of hog hunts on District lands throughout the year to help reduce the feral hog population.

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Governing Board to Meet in Tampa (Note: 3 p.m. start time)

September 17, 2024

The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 3 p.m. at the Tampa Service Office, located at 7601 U.S. Highway 301 North.

District Closes Navigation on the Hillsborough River

September 13, 2024

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is closing navigation on the Hillsborough River at Structure S-155 to meet safety standards.

Governor Appoints Joshua Gamblin and Reappoints John Mitten and Michelle Williamson to the District’s Governing Board

August 28, 2024

Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Joshua Gamblin and reappointed John Mitten and Michelle Williamson to the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board.

Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas Counties Remain on Once-Per-Week Watering Restrictions

August 27, 2024

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) Governing Board voted today to extend one-day-per-week watering restrictions again for Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties until Dec. 31 due to ongoing efforts to refill the regional reservoir.