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Grant Workshop Postponed Due to Hurricane Charley »
A Southwest Florida Water Management District community education grant workshop scheduled for Tuesday has been postponed.The advisory session for groups and individuals who live in the area represented by the District’s Peace River Basin Board will be rescheduled for a later date. The Peace River Basin includes portions of Charlotte, Hardee, Desoto, Highlands, and Polk Counties.For more information about the community education grants, please call 1-800-423-1476, ext…
Governing Board to Meet in Brooksville »
The Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 27 at 9 a.m. at District Headquarters, located at 2379 Broad Street in Brooksville. To view the Governing Board meeting online, visit…
District to discuss land issues at public meeting in Citrus County »
The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us invites the public to a meeting to gather input on the land use and management plans for the District's "Potts Preserve(Potts Preserve)":/recreation/areas/potts.html and "Flying Eagle Preserve(Flying Eagle Preserve)":/recreation/areas/flyingeagle.html in Citrus County.The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on July 8 at the East Citrus Community Center,…
Governing Board to Meet in Sarasota »
The "Southwest Florida Water Management District's (District) Governing Board ":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/about/governingboard/will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. at the District's Sarasota Service Office, located at 6750 Fruitville Road. To view the Governing Board meeting online, visit WaterMatters.org and click on the "Live…
Governing Board to Meet in Tampa »
The Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 9 a.m. at the Tampa Service Office, located at 7601 U.S. Highway 301 North. To view the Governing Board meeting online, visit WaterMatters.…
Governing Board to Meet in Tampa »
The Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 9 a.m. at the Tampa Service Office, located at 7601 U.S. Highway 301 North. To view the Governing Board meeting online, visit WaterMatters.org
Governing Board to Meet in Brooksville »
The Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 9 a.m. at District Headquarters, located at 2379 Broad Street in Brooksville. To view both the planning workshop and the Governing Board meeting online, visit WaterMatters.org and click on the "Live Video Stream" link. The video stream link becomes active and the live video feed begins…
Governing Board to Meet in Brooksville »
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, Oct. 23, at 9 a.m. at District Headquarters, located at 2379 Broad Street in Brooksville. To view the Governing Board meeting online, visit
Governing Board to Meet in Tampa »
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 28 at 9 a.m. at the Tampa Service Office, located at 7601 U.S. Highway 301 North. To view the Governing Board meeting online, visit
Engineers Vital to District Mission »
It's National Engineers Week, a time when engineers are recognized for their vital work, including at the District where they help minimize flood risks and protect water resources. “Engineers in various District departments take on a different role but collectively work together to achieve the District’s mission” said Marie Rutter, the District’s staffing specialist.  “A variety of technical and managerial paths are offered at the District, depending on each…
District Taking Preventative Action for Hurricane Matthew »
In anticipation of the impacts of Hurricane Matthew, the Southwest Florida Water Management District is currently lowering several lake levels to provide for additional storage in the event the District's region receives heavy rains. In Polk County, levels are being lowered in Lakes Hancock, Arietta, Fannie, Smart and Lena. In Highlands County Lake June-in-Winter is being lowered.As a precautionary measure, the District has closed Cow House Creek, structure S-163, in…
Governing Board to Meet in Sarasota »
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, Jan. 22, at 10 a.m. at the District’s Sarasota Service Office, located at 6750 Fruitville Road. To view the Governing Board meeting online, visit
Save Water This Holiday Season »
Gifts aren’t the only ways to protect water resources this holiday season. Be water-wise when selecting holiday decorations. Here are some suggestions:  • Add some color to your holiday decorating with red salvia splendens. The plant requires little maintenance once placed in your garden after the holidays.  • Use items found around your yard and home to decorate. Palm fronds, magnolia leaves, pinecones and citrus fruit make great ingredients for…
Simple Steps Can Equal Big Water Savings »
During the dry season, the Southwest Florida Water Management District would like to remind homeowners that they can conserve water by maintaining current kitchen and bathroom fixtures or by upgrading to water conserving fixtures.A dripping faucet can waste up to 30 gallons of water per day. Dripping faucets can be repaired by replacing the washers or tightening the fixture. A variety of repair kits can be found in local home improvement and hardware stores. Most kits…
Governing Board to Meet in The Villages »
The "Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/about/governingboard/ will hold its monthly meeting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 28 at The Villages Savannah Center, located at 1545 N. Buena Vista Boulevard in The Villages.To view the Governing Board meeting online, visit "Watermatters.org":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/ and click on the "Live Video Stream" link. The video stream link becomes active and the live video feed…
Governing Board to Meet in Tampa »
The "Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/about/governingboard/ will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 20th at 9 a.m. at the District's Tampa Service Office, located at 7601 US 301 North. To view the Governing Board meeting online, visit "Watermatters.org":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/ and click on the "Live Video Stream" link. The video stream link becomes active and the live video feed begins approximately 15…
Governing Board to Meet in Bartow »
The "Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/about/governingboard/ will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 29, at 10:00 a.m. at the Neil Combee Administration Building, located at 330 W. Church Street in Bartow.To view the Governing Board meeting online, visit "Watermatters.org":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/ and click on the "Live Video Stream" link. The video stream link becomes active and the live video feed…
Governing Board to Meet in Brooksville »
The "Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/about/governingboard/ will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 25, at 9:00 a.m. at the District headquarters, located at 2379 Broad Street in Brooksville. To view the Governing Board meeting online, visit "Watermatters.org ":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/ and click on the "Live Video Stream" link. The video stream link becomes active and the live video feed begins…
Governing Board to Meet in Tampa »
The "Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/about/governingboard/ will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 28 at 9 a.m. at the District's Tampa Service Office, located at 7601 US 301 North. To view the Governing Board meeting online, visit "Watermatters.org":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/ and click on the "Live Video Stream" link. The video stream link becomes active and the live video feed begins approximately…
Governing Board to Meet in Tampa »
The "Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/about/governingboard/ will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 19 at 9 a.m. at the District's Tampa Service Office, located at 7601 US 301 N., Tampa. To view the Governing Board meeting online, visit "Watermatters.org":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/ and click on the "Live Video Stream" link. The video stream link becomes active and the live video feed begins…