Search Content
Displaying results 181 - 200 of 3927
Polk County residents are invited to attend the "Southwest Florida Water Management District's(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":http://watermatters.org "Get Outside!" event at the Hampton Tract on Saturday, Feb. 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.The free event includes family-friendly activities such as guided nature hikes, "I Spy" scavenger hunts, a native plant raffle and more.The 11,052-acre "Hampton Tract(Hampton Tract)":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/recreation/… Read more
A new law signed by Gov. Charlie Crist promotes the installation of Florida-friendly landscaping. The law states that homeowners associations (HOAs) may not prohibit a homeowner from applying Florida-friendly landscaping to their property or create any requirement or limitation in conflict with state law.Florida-friendly landscaping emphasizes nine easy-to-accomplish principles that, when practiced, can have a significant positive impact on yards and the environment. The… Read more
Two developers recently received statewide recognition for using Florida-friendly landscaping techniques in their communities.The University of Floridas Florida Yards and Neighborhoods (FYN), Builder/Developer program presented prestigious Community-Wide Florida-Friendly Landscaping Awards to Lee Wetherington Homes for the Willow Bend community in Sarasota County and King Ranch Manatee for the River Forest community in Manatee County. The awards were presented at Green… Read more
The District's aquatic plant management program targets the troublesome, invasive species hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata), water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) and water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes).
Invasive Aquatic Plants
Many foreign plants have been introduced and currently thrive in Florida. They are cultivated, for beneficial purposes. However, some non-native plants reproduce and spread so rapidly that they damage or… Read more
Your Questions Answered
July 2019
The Withlacoochee River is one of the longest and most scenic rivers in the state. As Florida’s third largest river that winds through eight counties, there are many myths about this mighty river. Mark Fulkerson, Ph.D., P.E., Senior Professional Engineer, clarifies some common misconceptions about this 160-mile waterway.
Q: Why does the Withlacoochee River run north? Don’t most rivers flow… Read more
The Southwest Florida Water Management District is announcing the recipients of the 2005 Community Education Grant Program. The grants, which are up to $5,000 each, will help fund projects that provide communities the opportunity to learn about water resources.This year the District awarded 29 grants Districtwide for a total of $107,667.The overall goal of the Community Education Grant Program is to actively engage adults in water-related issues pertaining to conservation,… Read more
“Get Outside!” at Potts Preserve Oct. 23
The District is hosting a family-friendly community event at Potts Preserve from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 23, 2010.
The event will offer guided nature hikes, a native animal presentation, an archery adventure for all ages, children’s activities, waterless fishing and scavenger hunts. River boat tours will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The District is inviting the community to “Get Outside… Read more
With the growing popularity of home improvement shows, the District turned to a new way to promote Florida-friendly landscaping.
The District participated in a radio promotion called “Curb Appeal.” The contest awarded one homeowner with home and landscaping improvements, which included up to $5,000 in new Stanek windows and a front yard makeover of up to a $10,000 value using Florida-friendly plants and landscaping techniques.
The contest was a cooperative effort… Read more
March 14 – 21, 2009The Southwest Florida Water Management District, together with Citrus and Marion counties and the cities of Crystal River and Dunnellon, will proclaim March 14-21 as the first Springs Awareness Week.Here is a list of events taking place during Springs Awareness Week. These events are aimed at raising awareness about the health of the local springs and what people can do to protect them.Nitrate pollution from overusing fertilizers is one reason the… Read more
Your Questions Answered
December 2019
Florida’s climate makes it ideal for growing a wide variety of crops, which makes the state’s agricultural industry one of the strongest in the country. The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) believes working with the agricultural community to conserve water through our Facilitating Agricultural Resource Management Systems or FARMS program is essential to help ensure future water supplies.… Read more
Basin Board: Manasota Basin Board
Term: First appointed March 26, 2001. Currently in her third term, which expires March 1, 2010
Occupation: Land Planner
Current residence: Manatee County
Hometown: Saginaw, Michigan
Reason you applied to be a Basin Board member: Opportunity to get involved in one of the most important planning issues… Read more
Wetlands »
Your Questions Answered
November 2019
We often receive questions from the public about wetlands and why they are important. Tasha Dailey is certified as a Professional Wetland Scientist by the Society of Wetland Scientists and explains why wetlands are a critical part of our natural environment.
Q: What is a wetland?
A: A wetland is a distinct ecosystem that is flooded by water, either permanently or seasonally, where… Read more
Television viewers throughout the District are learning about Florida-friendly landscaping through the District’s new advertising campaign.
The series of three commercials feature people enjoying beautiful Florida-friendly yards while homeowners and landscaping experts tell the viewer more about the nine basic principles.
Portions of the commercials were taped at Lakewood Ranch, a development in Sarasota and Manatee counties that is certified by the Florida Green… Read more
Your Questions Answered
July 2020
Every year, millions of people visit public conservation lands purchased by the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) and its partners to protect Florida’s water resources. Ellen Morgan Morrison, the District’s Operations and Land Management Assistant Bureau Chief explains more about District owned and managed lands and how the public can enjoy these properties.
Q: Why does… Read more
Hog hunters from Hernando County (left to right) Wade Jenkins, Jason Bibeau and Chris Bibeau.
District land managers say a series of hog hunts held on District lands this winter and spring helped reduce the wild hog population. Hundreds of hogs were removed from seven different tracts of land throughout the District.
The District opened the land for hunting because wild hogs cause extensive damage to the natural habitats. Wild hogs, which are not native to… Read more
There are a variety of different programs that FARMS supports including:
- Well Back-Plugging The Well Back-Plugging Program addresses water quality problems that result from agricultural users pumping poor water quality from deep zones of the Upper Floridan aquifer. This program is implemented throughout the SWUCA but primarily focuses on the Shell… Read more
Dozens of students between the ages of 9 and 18 explored District offices in April as part of the annual “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day.” This is the tenth year the District has participated in the nationwide event. Students spent the day learning about activities at the District and daily tasks of their parents, guardians, relatives or friends. In Brooksville, the children participated in two hands-on water resources exercises and toured six departments before… Read more
table(webalert). |Who:|Teams competing include Business Network International, Cornerstone Solutions Group, the Rag Tag Industry Team, the Luke Brothers, Pay it Forward Farm, Raymow, Tampa Bay Landscaping and the Southwest Florida Water Management District.Station leaders include Jim Davis, The Villages Florida Yards and Neighborhoods coordinator, at the Right Plant Right Place station; Kathleen Patterson, Marion County Florida Yards and Neighborhoods coordinator, at the… Read more
Florida-friendly landscaping techniques will be featured along with storm-ready home design in an upcoming television episode of “Bob Vila’s Home Again.”
The episode focuses on rebuilding a Punta Gorda Isles home destroyed during Hurricane Charley. Vila and his construction crew teamed up with FLASH, the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, to rebuild the home. They invited Angela Polo, Sarasota Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Builder/Developer Coordinator, to assist in… Read more
table(webalert). |Who:|DeSoto and Charlotte county residents, and representatives from the Southwest Florida Water Management District and the DeSoto County Extension office.||*What:*|The District is holding a free family-friendly event at the Deep Creek Preserve in southern DeSoto County. The 2,000-acre tract features recreational opportunities such as hiking, camping, fishing, picnicking and equestrian use.The event includes activities such as guided nature hikes, children… Read more