Fiscal Year 2027 Cooperative Funding Initiative (CFI) Webinar

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is hosting an online webinar to discuss the Cooperative Funding Initiative (CFI) for fiscal year 2027. During the webinar, District staff will review the application process, discuss policy and program changes, and answer specific project-related questions. The webinar is open to the public and anyone thinking of applying for cooperative funding is encouraged to attend. All attendees must register ahead of time using the link below.  

ITN 25-4749 Group Vision Insurance Public Meeting Notice #2

The Southwest Florida Water Management District will hold a Final Evaluation Committee Meeting on Tuesday, August 19, at 2:00 p.m. (local time) to evaluate responses to ITN 25-4749 Group Vision Insurance and Supplemental Benefits.

 

The meeting will be held virtually through the link below:

 

Join on your computer, mobile app, or room device.

 

Microsoft TEAMS

Meeting ID: 280 978 295 170 1  
Passcode: wh99nD24 

ITN 25-4749 Group Vision Insurance Public Meeting Notice #1

The Southwest Florida Water Management District will hold a Preliminary Evaluation Committee Meeting on Tuesday, July 29, at 2:00 p.m. (local time) to evaluate responses to ITN 25-4749 Group Vision Insurance and Supplemental Benefits. The committee members will discuss their review of the responses and may select a firm to award, select firms to be shortlisted for further evaluation, or reject all responses. 

 

The meeting will be held virtually through the link below:

 

Well Drilling Advisory Group Meeting

AGENDA ITEMS

  • Hydrologic Conditions Summary
  • Summary of May 2025 DEP/WMD/DOH/FGWA Workgroup Meeting
  • Water Use Permitting Introduction and Intersection with Well Construction Permitting
  • Dual Rotary Well Construction and its Benefits to the Region
  • Variable Frequency Drive Pumps

The meeting will offer three continuing education credits in Rules/Well Construction Practices. 

Watch the Weather, Wait to Water

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is encouraging residents who irrigate their lawns to take advantage of the summer rainy season and “watch the weather, wait to water.”

During the summer months of June, July, August and September, yards need no more than ½ to ¾ inch of water every two to three days. If your lawn has received enough water from rainfall, turn off the irrigation system and turn it back on when needed.

The simplest way to determine if your yard needs water is to look for these visual clues:

  • Grass blades are folded in half lengthwise on at least one-third of your yard.
  • Grass blades appear blue-gray.
  • Grass blades do not spring back, leaving footprints on the lawn for several minutes after walking on it.

Follow these tips when you “watch the weather, wait to water”:

  • If your yard is showing signs that it needs water, check your local forecast to see if rain is on the way.
  • Use a rain gauge to determine how much rain your yard has received.
  • If you have a rain sensor, make sure that it is working properly.
  • Take full advantage of the rain. Make sure gutter downspouts are directed into landscaped areas or lawn.
  • Install a rain barrel to capture excess rainwater.

For additional information, visit WaterMatters.org/WatchTheWeather.


 

 

Subject
Water Conservation

Governing Board to Meet in Brooksville

The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, June 24 at 9 a.m. at District Headquarters, located at 2379 Broad Street in Brooksville. 

To view the Governing Board meeting online, click on the live video stream link. The video stream link becomes active and the live video feed begins approximately 15 minutes before the scheduled meeting time. 

Public comment will be taken only at the meeting location. Public input for issues not listed on the published agenda will be heard shortly after the meeting begins.

The meeting agenda and materials are posted one week before the meeting and can be found online at WaterMatters.org by clicking on the “Meeting & Events Calendar.” 

Subject
Governing Board

Public Invited to Participate in Regional Water Supply Plan Workshops

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) will hold two virtual public workshops seeking feedback on the draft 2025 Regional Water Supply Plan (RWSP). The virtual workshops will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 25 and at 5 p.m. Thursday, June 26.

A new plan is developed every five years and presents the projected water demands across the District and all water use sectors for a 20-year planning period. The plan also identifies water supply sources and potential water supply projects. Over the next 20 years, the region is expected to grow to 7.8 million people and overall water demands are expected to increase by 215 million gallons per day (mgd), with 177 mgd of that being for public supply.

Members of the public may register for the workshops via Microsoft Teams through the links below: 

Public Draft 2025 Regional Water Supply Plan Workshop

Wednesday, June 25 at 10 a.m. 

Registration link: https://bit.ly/RWSPJune25

Public Draft 2025 Regional Water Supply Plan Workshop

Thursday, June 26 at 5 p.m.

Registration link: https://bit.ly/RWSPJune26

The Google Chrome browser is recommended for best compatibility with Microsoft Teams. 

The 2025 draft RWSP is available for public review and comment at WaterMatters.org/RWSP. Please note that the same information will be presented at each of the public workshops. 

Questions or comments about the 2025 draft RWSP can be emailed to RWSP@WaterMatters.org and public comments will be accepted until Sept. 1.

 

Subject
Water Management

Public Draft 2025 Regional Water Supply Plan (RWSP) Workshop

The Southwest Florida Water Management District is in the process of developing the 2025 Regional Water Supply Plan (RWSP). The plan lists projected water demands as well as possible water sources for each region of the District through the year 2045. The draft RWSP is posted on the District webpage. Comments may be submitted virtually thought the webpage. 

Public Draft 2025 Regional Water Supply Plan (RWSP) Workshop

The Southwest Florida Water Management District is in the process of developing the 2025 Regional Water Supply Plan (RWSP). The plan lists projected water demands as well as possible water sources for each region of the District through the year 2045. The draft RWSP is posted on the District webpage. Comments may be submitted virtually thought the webpage. 

Public Invited to Help Identify Flood Prone Areas in the West Ocala Watershed in Marion County

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is gathering information to improve identification of flood prone areas in Marion County. 

The District will provide a virtual public comment period now through July 12 at WaterMatters.org/Floodplain for the public to view preliminary data for flood prone areas within the West Ocala Watershed. The website will present preliminary data for flood prone areas and the public will have the opportunity to submit comments.

After addressing the public comments, information will be finalized and presented to the District’s Governing Board for approval to use the data for regulatory purposes. This information is not currently being incorporated into the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRMs); however, it may be used in future DFIRM updates. 

The information, which identifies areas prone to flooding, can be used by local governments for land use and zoning decisions, to help manage development in and around floodplains and wetlands, to reduce flood risks, to preserve land and water resources, and for emergency planning. It will also provide valuable information to the public for decisions about purchasing and protecting property.

For more information or to find out which watershed you live in, please visit WaterMatters.org/Floodplain or call (352) 415-0974.

Subject
Water Management
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