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At today’s meeting, the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board adopted a fiscal year 2007 (FY2007) millage rate of 0.400 mill, which is the same as the current fiscal year.The budget for FY2007 is $41,385,128, which is an increase of $2,729,817 from the approved FY2006 budget. The main reason for this increase is higher property values and balances carried over from the prior year. FY2007 will run from Oct. 1, 2006,…

Who:Hillsborough County Extension Service staff, homeowners and gardenersWhat:A Water-Wise workshop to teach interested homeowners about Florida-friendly landscaping practices, including proper irrigation techniques.Pre-registration is required for this free workshop. Participants will receive a micro-irrigation kit at the conclusion. Call 813-744-5519, ext. 145 to register.The workshop is part of “Hillsborough River Watershed Awareness Week,” which is sponsored by the…

At its August 11 meeting, the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Alafia River Basin Board adopted a fiscal year 2006 (FY2006) millage rate of 0.240 mill, which is the same as the current fiscal year.The budget for FY2006 is $6,713,164 which is an increase of $2,151,447 from the approved FY2005 budget. The increase in the budget is primarily due to an increase in property values and revenue from the state’s newly created Water Protection and Sustainability Program…

The Southwest Florida Management District recently signed an agreement with Polk County to move forward on a project that will help reduce flooding associated with heavy rains in the Saddlebag Lake Watershed.The Saddlebag Lake Watershed spans approximately 9.5 miles in southeast Polk County. Water levels in Saddlebag Lake and Lake Thomas rose dramatically after three hurricanes and four years of above average rainfall. More than 300 homes in the area were flooded and roads…

Governor Charlie Crist recently appointed Roland Dove and Janet Hoppe to the "Southwest Florida Water Management District's(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ "Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board(Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board)":/about/basinboards/pinellas-anclote.php.Dove is from New Port Richey in Pasco County. He is a civil engineer for Spring Engineering Inc., and has been appointed to succeed Mitch Hammer, for a term beginning Sept. 24, 2010, and ending…

On a crisp November morning, District staff and members of the Alafia River Basin Board launched four canoes into the Alafia River. The basin includes the southern half of Hillsborough County and the southwestern portion of Polk County. The Basin Board members set out to experience the river — the most important part of the basin — and to talk with some concerned citizens who live along the river. The canoe trip took place along part of the 13-mile portion of the…

At its July 26 meeting, the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Alafia River Basin Board adopted a fiscal year 2008 (FY2008) millage rate of 0.2163 mill, which is .0237 less than the current fiscal year. This reduction is in accordance with the tax reduction mandated by the Florida Legislature.The FY2008 millage rate has been set equal to 97 percent of the rolled-back rate in compliance with House Bill 1B, the tax reform legislation signed into law by Gov.…

The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating water hyacinth and water lettuce on portions of the Braden River Aug. 27-30. The treatment areas are located south of State Road 70 in Manatee County.Treatment involves the spot application of the aquatic herbicide Reward to scattered infestations. Treated areas will be posted with warning signs displaying treatment dates and applicable water use restrictions. Water treated with Reward should not be used for…

The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating water hyacinth and water lettuce on portions of the Braden River Aug. 6-9. The treatment areas are located south of State Road 70 in Manatee County.Treatment involves the spot application of the aquatic herbicide Reward to scattered infestations. Treated areas will be posted with warning signs displaying treatment dates and applicable water use restrictions. Water treated with Reward should not be used for…

The Southwest Florida Water Management District honored four outstanding Polk County water resources education projects. A total of 26 projects were recognized Wednesday during the “Partners in Watershed Education Conference” at the Crowne Plaza Tampa East Hotel.

• Johnna Martinez was recognized for her work with the Lakes Education/Action Drive program, which informed Polk County residents about water resource and water quality issues, as well as lake…

Gov. Charlie Crist recently reassigned one member and appointed two new members to the Governing Board of the Southwest Florida Water Management District.

• Judy Whitehead of Brooksville was reassigned to succeed Patsy C. Symons. Last year the state legislature reassigned Symons’ seat to represent Hernando and Marion counties and added two new seats to the Governing Board for a total of 13 members. Whitehead, the owner of Residential Appraisal Service, was first…

Governor Charlie Crist recently appointed Burton Eno and Alan Grubman to the "Southwest Florida Water Management District's(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ "Withlacoochee River Basin Board(Withlacoochee River Basin Board)":/about/basinboards/withlacoochee.php.Eno is from Dunnellon in Marion County. He is a retired University of Central Florida professor, and has been appointed to succeed John "Jack" Dennis, for a term beginning Sept. 15, 2010, and ending…

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) will hold a series of public workshops to gather feedback about the preliminary results of 19 model scenarios for the Withlacoochee River Watershed Initiative. These scenarios were evaluated to better understand how past or future changes may affect the Withlacoochee River and its surrounding watershed.The public is invited to provide input at any of five scheduled regional public information workshops. These…

The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ is inviting the public to comment on proposed "minimum flows and levels(Minimum Flows and Levels)":/mfl (MFLs) for the Homosassa River and associated springs at a public workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 13. The workshop will be held from 6:30 to approximately 9 p.m. at the Homosassa Civic Club, 5530 S. Mason Creek Road in Homosassa.The state Legislature requires the District to set…

The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ is inviting the public to comment on proposed "minimum flows and levels(Minimum Flows and Levels)":/mfl (MFLs) for the Chassahowitzka River at a public workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 6. The workshop will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the "District's headquarters(Google map)":http://maps.google.com/maps?oi=map&q=2379+Broad+Street,+Brooksville,+FL+34604, 2379 Broad Street in…

Judith C. Judy Whitehead was unanimously elected Tuesday by her peers to serve as Governing Board chair of the Southwest Florida Water Management District.Other Governing Board officers selected today include C.A. “Neil” Combee, Jr., vice chair; Todd Pressman, secretary; and Jennifer E. Closshey, treasurer.Chair Judy WhiteheadWhitehead of Brooksville was first appointed to the Governing Board in March 2003, and was elected the Boards Secretary in May 2004. Whitehead served…