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Butterfly lovers will have a weekend to explore the Museum of Science and Industry’s (MOSI) Bio Work’s Butterfly Garden at no charge.Butterfly Weekend at MOSI is being held Saturday, Sept. 24 and Sunday Sept. 25. The Bio Works Butterfly Garden will be open to the public, free of charge, on both days from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Besides exploring the Bio Works Butterfly Garden, attendees will also be able to participate in several hands-on activities on Saturday, Sept. 24.…

The Office of Agricultural Water Policy is a nonregulatory division of the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (FDACS).Staff located at service offices of the Southwest Florida Water Management District work with the local agriculture community to promote best management practices (BMPs). They also work closely with the water management districts, USDA-NRCS, soil and water conservation districts, and UF-IFAS to aid in implementation of BMPs to improve…

Rule 17.1(i)Disclosure of contracts for lobbyists who represent public entitiesThese individuals are full-time employees of the District and serve the public in a variety of ways. These include communicating and providing information about the District and its operations to members of the Florida House and Senate during the legislative process, and as such are registered lobbyists.

• Cara Martin, Government and Community Affairs Office Chief: $‎121,659.62

Homeowners and gardening enthusiasts are invited to “play in the dirt” at the third annual Florida Yard Fandango March 8-9 at the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI.)The goal of the Fandango is to promote Florida-friendly landscaping and lawn maintenance because it is beautiful and saves water, time and energy.This year the gardening event has grown to two days. The first day features gardening classes and a plant auction. Participants have the opportunity to…

NOTICE: Effective July 1, 2014, a person may not lobby a water management district in Florida until such person has registered as a lobbyist with that district by filing a registration form.Pursuant to Section 112.3261, Florida Statutes, starting July 1, 2014, a person may not lobby a…

The districts administer flood protection programs and perform technical investigations into water resources. They also develop water management plans for water shortages in times of drought, and acquire and manage lands for water management purposes. Delegated regulatory programs include management of the consumptive use of water, aquifer recharge, well construction and surface water management.  

Modified Phase III "Extreme" Water Shortage Restrictions Through October 1Always refer to your city or county regulations first.Effective Date and Areas

• The District’s Modified Phase III one-day-per-week water shortage…

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) approved adding three first-magnitude spring systems — Weeki Wachee River, Chassahowitzka River and Homosassa River — to the Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Program priority list.  The existing SWIM Program priority list includes two first-magnitude spring systems – Rainbow River and Crystal River/Kings Bay. The DEP approval brings all five of the District’s first-magnitude spring systems onto…

The "Southwest Florida Water Management District":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/ (District) is soliciting stakeholder input on the annual update of the Priority List and Schedule for the Establishment of Minimum Flows and Levels. A workshop will be held at the District's Tampa Service Office, 7601 Highway 301 North on Wednesday, Oct. 1 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Minimum flows and levels are limits set by the District Governing Board for surface waters and groundwater that are…

The "Southwest Florida Water Management District":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/ (District) is soliciting stakeholder input on the annual update of the Priority List and Schedule for the Establishment of Minimum Flows and Levels. A public meeting will be held at the District's Tampa Service Office, located at 7601 Highway 301 North on Wednesday, Sept. 30 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Minimum flows and levels are limits set by the District Governing Board for surface waters and…

The Splash! school grant program provides up to $3,000 per teacher to enhance student knowledge of freshwater resources issues. Public and charter school teachers of grades K through 12 are eligible to apply.Completing Your Grant ApplicationBefore completing a grant application, be prepared with the following:Grant Topic:…

In 1987 the Florida Legislature created the Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Act to protect, restore and maintain Florida's highly threatened surface water bodies. Under this act, the state's five water management districts identify a list of priority water bodies within their authority and implement plans to improve them. The District's SWIM Program The Southwest Florida Water Management District's Surface Water Improvement and Management…

The Southwest Florida Water Management District is providing children the opportunity to participate in one of two free youth hog hunts at the District’s Edward W. Chance Reserve’s Gilley Creek Tract in Manatee County.The hog hunts are scheduled for Oct.17-18 and Oct. 24-25. All youth hunters must be accompanied by at least one adult. During both hunts, participants will use blinds. Dogs will not be used in either hunt.Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, Orlando and…

The District facilitated five public workshops during the open comment period for the draft Withlacoochee River Watershed Initiative scenarios report. Stakeholder groups and residents were invited to the workshops listed below.

• April 23, 2015: DADE CITY – Pasco High School from 4:30-7:30 p.m.
• April 30, 2015: BUSHNELL – South Sumter High School from 4:30-7:30 p.m.
• May 7, 2015: INVERNESS – Cornerstone Baptist Church from 4:30-7:30 p.m.
• May 13,…

 Feral Hog Hunts2025–2026 Feral Hog Hunts information is now available.Learn about obtaining permits for the 2025–2026 hog hunts on District lands. Registration starts October 1. If you plan on applying for a permit, add WaterMatters.org/HogHunts to your browser’s favorites or bookmarks.…

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Current or potential District vendors can now join DemandStar for free. DemandStar is a procurement software that easily connects governments and suppliers. Vendors not registered in DemandStar are highly encouraged to register now. All District bid solicitations will be posted to DemandStar, and all bid submissions will be accepted and awarded through DemandStar only. Pre-bid meetings also will be advertised through DemandStar. Vendors registered in…