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For Zakk Simpkins, a tradesworker in the Operations & Land Management Bureau, life hasn’t been easy.
He grew up in a rough neighborhood in Lake Panasoffkee, FL and was abandoned by his dad at a young age. At 7, Simpkins spent a short time in foster care where he was abused by his caretakers. But it wasn’t until Mother’s Day 2011 when things went from bad to worse. That day, his mom died after an extended illness, leaving him orphaned and homeless at 14 years old.…
Information on how residents can conserve water during the drought will be a focal point at this year’s Marion County Master Gardeners’ Spring Festival being held March 8 – 9 at the Marion County Extension Service Office in Ocala. The office is located at 2232 N.E. Jacksonville Rd.The restroom trailer features the District’s new “Reduce Your Use” water conservation campaign and Florida-friendly landscaping tips through displays and free…
The District continues to monitor lake and river levels and manage its water control structures around the clock during this historic flooding event caused by Hurricane Milton.Lake and River Level Update
- Lake water levels in most areas are starting to decline and most structures are discharging at maximum capacity.
- Upper portions of the Hillsborough River have crested and are beginning to decline while the lower portions are…
Polk County is taking a lead in water conservation as nearly a dozen cities pass laws requiring new homes to be built more water efficient.
As the Polk Regional Water Cooperative (PRWC) works to develop alternative water supplies to meet the region’s projected water supply deficit, many of the PRWC’s 16 municipalities have adopted the ordinances.
The City of Eagle Lake became the 10th Polk County city to pass an ordinance since 2018 requiring newly constructed…
The Southwest Florida Water Management District honored two projects that focus on water resources education in DeSoto and Hardee counties. A total of 26 projects were recognized Wednesday during the “Partners in Watershed Education Conference” at the Crowne Plaza Tampa East Hotel.
- Maran Hilgendorf serves as the Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center communications manager. She has also coordinated Florida-friendly landscaping workshops for DeSoto and…
The Southwest Florida Water Management District recently recognized two Pasco County projects as outstanding school, community grant or volunteer programs that focus on water resources education. A total of 52 projects were recognized during the October 7 Reflect, Connect, Celebrate Water Resources Education Conference at the Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center in Tarpon Springs.To select the awardees, District staff reviewed grants applied for by teachers…
Did you know that outdoor water use can account for up to 50 percent of water consumed by households?While the "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":http://watermatters.org advocates "water conservation(Water conservation)":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/conservation/ year-round, an extra effort is being made to promote conservation throughout April. Governments and water management districts throughout the state have…
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How do I know if the structure on the waterbody I live near is open or closed?The District has an interactive water control structure map online that the public can view. When using the map, click on the yellow circle to see the data for that structure. Gate status and water levels are updated hourly for each water control structure location.Do all District…
More and more community associations are asking the District and the county Extension agents with the Florida Yards & Neighborhoods program for help with their landscape and irrigation concerns.
Some of the common problems Extension agents see include excessive watering and fertilizing as well as overpruning and improperly maintained irrigation systems.
By taking a proactive approach to learn about efficient irrigating techniques and Florida-friendly landscaping,…
A Sumter County home was certified in July as "Florida Water StarSM Gold(Florida Water Star Gold)":/conservation/florida_water_star_gold by the "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/.The home, a private residence located in Sumterville about a mile from Lake Sumter Community College, is Sumter County's first Florida Water StarSM home. The homeowners retrofitted the house with water efficient appliances and fixtures, and…
When the Friendship Village Apartments recently were built in north Tampa, Carlene Dillard jumped at the chance to live there.
“It is so nice and I’m just so happy here,” she said.
The new affordable housing for low and moderate-income residents was built by the Florida Home Partnership and is Hillsborough County’s first Florida Water Star℠ community. That means the entire complex met the requirements of the Florida Water Star℠ certification program by…
A Sarasota home was certified on Aug. 16 as "Florida Water StarSM Gold(Florida Water Star Gold)":/conservation/florida_water_star_gold by the "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/.The home, built by Michael K. Walker & Associates, is located in Sarasota's Harbor Acres subdivision. It is equipped with water efficient appliances and fixtures, and no high volume irrigation system. "Florida-Friendly Landscaping™(Florida-…
The Florida Ground Water Association (FGWA) recently presented an award to Tony Gilboy, the District’s well construction regulation manager, for his outstanding service to the association.
The award was presented to Gilboy at the recent FGWA Convention and Trade Show in Orlando. “To be recognized at such a large convention was an extraordinary experience,” said Gilboy.
Gilboy was honored for his outstanding contributions to the well industry. His…