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Healthy Lawns, Healthy Water
Sometimes Florida yards need fertilizer to help keep them healthy, but applying too much fertilizer, too often or at the wrong time can cause water pollution.
Recent studies have shown that rising nitrate levels in many local water bodies can be traced to fertilizer. Nitrate is a form of nitrogen that is found in inorganic fertilizers. When fertilizer is needed and applied correctly, the lawn absorbs the nitrogen. However,… Read more
Hernando County residents interested in learning about how to create beautiful landscapes, conserve water and protect the environment can take advantage of a unique educational opportunity. A “Florida-Friendly Landscaping Grow Smart” workshop will be conducted in Hernando County at the SNPJ Lodge on March 2. The SNPJ Lodge is located at 13383 County Line Road in Brooksville.The half-day program, open to all Hernando County residents, starts at 8:30 a.m. The… Read more
November 2023Q: How can I save water when preparing holiday meals?A: Defrost frozen foods in the refrigerator or the microwave instead of running hot water over them. Rinse vegetables and fruits in a sink or pan filled with water instead of under running water. This water can then be reused to water houseplants. A running faucet can use approximately 2 gallons of water per minute.Q: What can I do to reduce… Read more
Learn about the District's founding and highlights of our 60+ years in this interactive timeline of the District's history.
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The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board celebrated the success of the “Florida-Friendly Yards, Grow Smart” public awareness campaign Tuesday. The Tampa Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) recently presented the District with a Bronze Quill Award for the campaign. The Bronze Quill award recognizes excellence in business communications.Winners of the Bronze Quill Award are eligible for the… Read more
A Levy County project expected to reach up to 40,000 people was awarded a $5,000 Community Education Grant from the "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ to educate residents on the importance of salt marshes.This year the District approved 29 grants Districtwide for a total of $120,471. This is the 14th year "Community Education Grants(Community Education Grant program)":/business/communitygrants have been available.… Read more
Mission StatementOur mission is to protect water resources, minimize flood risks, and ensure the public’s water needs are met.Core Values
- Service Excellence
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Self Management
- Professional Integrity
- Professional and Technical Excellence
The Southwest Florida Water Management District is inviting the public to come out for a special event focusing on the Brooker Creek watershed on Saturday, Oct. 16 at the Target in the Shoppes at Boot Ranch. The event takes place from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.This event allows kids of all ages to learn about water through hands-on activities that focus on the importance of protecting the Brooker Creek watershed. This event is part of Watershed Wonders Week, a grass roots campaign… Read more
Stormwater SystemsA stormwater system is designed to collect and manage runoff from rainwater. They are specifically designed to help prevent flooding and remove pollutants from the water, and they are required for most new development since the 1980s. When rainwater lands on rooftops, parking lots, streets, driveways and other hard surfaces, the rainfall that doesn’t soak into the ground is called stormwater runoff. Stormwater runoff carries pollutants such as litter… Read more
A Polk County Builders Association (PCBA) program aimed at teaching residents about Florida-friendly landscaping was recognized as a finalist in the nonprofit best practice category of the 2009 Sustainable Florida Best Practice Awards.
The “Polk Is Florida-Friendly” program, which received funding from the District’s Alafia River, Hillsborough River and Peace River basin boards, promotes widespread adoption of Florida-Friendly Landscaping® best management practices… Read more
The Southwest Florida Water Management District is inviting the public to come out and “Make a Splash” at a special event focusing on the Brooker Creek watershed on Saturday, Oct. 23 at the Kash N’ Karry located at the corner of Gunn Highway and Van Dyke Road. The event is being held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.This Make a Splash with Projec – Water Education for Teachers) event allows kids of all ages to learn about water through hands-on activities that… Read more
The Southwest Florida Water Management District is inviting the public to come out and “Make a Splash” at a special event focusing on the Brooker Creek watershed on Saturday, Oct. 23 at the Kash N’ Karry located at the corner of Gunn Highway and Van Dyke Road. The event is being held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.This Make a Splash with Projec – Water Education for Teachers) event allows kids of all ages to learn about water through hands-on activities that… Read more
The Southwest Florida Water Management District is inviting the public to come out and “Make a Splash” at a special event focusing on the Brooker Creek watershed on Saturday, Oct. 23 at the Kash N’ Karry located at the corner of Gunn Highway and Van Dyke Road. The event is being held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.This Make a Splash with Projec – Water Education for Teachers) event allows kids of all ages to learn about water through hands-on activities that… Read more
The Southwest Florida Water Management District is inviting the public to come out and “Make a Splash” at a special event focusing on the Brooker Creek watershed on Saturday, Oct. 23 at the Kash N’ Karry located at the corner of Gunn Highway and Van Dyke Road. The event is being held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.This Make a Splash with Projec – Water Education for Teachers) event allows kids of all ages to learn about water through hands-on activities that… Read more
The Southwest Florida Water Management District is inviting the public to come out and “Make a Splash” at a special event focusing on the Brooker Creek watershed on Saturday, Oct. 23 at the Kash N’ Karry located at the corner of Gunn Highway and Van Dyke Road. The event is being held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.This Make a Splash with Projec – Water Education for Teachers) event allows kids of all ages to learn about water through hands-on activities that… Read more
To make sure that we, as well as future generations, can enjoy quality outdoor experiences, each one of us must share the responsibility of protecting our environment.
Rule Changes Effective Oct. 1: The Florida Legislature updated the 40D-9.260 Camping rules during the 2021 legislative session. These rule changes governing camping reservations on District lands will go into effect starting Oct. 1, 2021.… Read more
The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/, the "US Fish and Wildlife Service(U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)":http://www.fws.gov/, and the "Friends of Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge(Friends of Chassahowitzka)":http://friendsofchazz.org/ are holding a third public open house at the newly acquired Three Sisters Springs property on Saturday, Jan. 22, from 8 a.m. to noon."Our refuge biologist, Joyce Kleen, counted… Read more
Your Questions Answered
August 2019
Setting prescribed fires in controlled settings can reduce the risk of wildfires burning out of control, as many Floridians witnessed during the state’s wildfire emergency in 2017. Chris Reed, Land Management Manager for the Southwest Florida Water Management District, explains why the District’s prescribed burn efforts are critical to keeping Florida’s ecosystem in balance.
Q: What is a… Read more