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The Southwest Florida Water Management District will hold a Preliminary Evaluation Committee Meeting on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. (local time) to evaluate responses to RFP 25-4871 CEMP/COOP for Emergency Operations. The committee members will discuss their review of the responses and may select a firm to award, select firms to be shortlisted for further evaluation, or reject all responses.
A sound is a wide channel linking two large bodies of water or separating an island from the mainland.Gasparilla Sound is east of Gasparilla Island, where the community of Boca Grande is located, and connects to the Charlotte Harbor. Salt marshes, mangrove swamps and salt flats spread along its shores. It receives freshwater runoff through a variety of sources such as Buck, Coral and Whiden creeks and the Catfish Creek Bayou. Gasparilla Island’s first inhabitants…
On Friday, February 12, the "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":http://watermatters.org will certify the first home in Hernando County to meet the criteria of the "Florida Water StarSM Gold(Florida Water Star Gold)":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/conservation/florida_water_star_gold program. The District has partnered with Diamond Construction to certify the home in Hernando County's Riverdale neighborhood as part of the…
Workshop to follow at 9:30 a.m.The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s (District) Governing Board will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 9 a.m. at District Headquarters, located at 2379 Broad Street in Brooksville. After the Governing Board meeting, there will be an informational workshop to review the District’s project and financial projections.To view the Governing Board meeting online, click…
On Friday, February 5, the "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":http://watermatters.org will certify the first home in Pasco County as part of the "Florida Water StarSM Gold(Florida Water Star Gold)":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/conservation/florida_water_star_gold/ program at the Sunset Hills community in Dade City. The District has partnered with non-profit builder "Florida Home Partnership Inc.(Florida Home…
Sarasota Bay SWIM Plan Update The Surface Water Improvement and Management, or SWIM, program evaluates priority water bodies, identifies challenges and implements projects to improve water quality and natural systems. The District is currently updating the SWIM plan for Sarasota Bay and the draft plan is below: Public WorkshopThe District held an in-person workshop on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Bay Preserve Carriage House. District…
Project WET (Water Education Today)Empowering educators to engage youth to understand water and solve local and global challenges.The Project WET Foundation develops water education resources, provides educator workshops, organizes special water events and has a worldwide network of educators and partners. To learn more about Project WET visit ProjectWET.org or watch the video below. Project…
John Mitten of Brooksville is the franchise owner of Chick-fil-A in Spring Hill.Mitten was appointed to the Governing Board in October 2020 and reappointed in August 2024. His term expires March 1, 2028.Mitten earned his bachelor’s degree in finance from Florida State University.Mitten has been a franchise owner of Chick-fil-A in Hernando County for more than 17 years. He was also appointed by former Governor Rick Scott to serve on the Hernando County Commission. He was…
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The District offers a generous variety of benefits to promote health and wellness, work-life balance and financial security.Florida Retirement System (FRS)10 paid holidays (nine designated holidays + one floating holiday)Up to 104 hours of vacation and up to 104 hours of sick leave per yearMedical and dental insurance (91- 97% District paid)Vision insurance Deferred compensation programBasic and voluntary life and AD&D insuranceLong-term disability (District…
Jack Bispham of Myakka City is the owner and operator of Red Bluff Plantation.Bispham was appointed to the Governing Board for a term beginning Nov. 5, 2019. He was reappointed in May 2021 and again in August 2025. His term ends March 1, 2029.He earned a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture from the University of Florida.Bispham has more than 40 years’ experience in various types of agricultural operations, including dairy farming, timber and turf production. He is the owner of…
Focus Groups
Focus groups are interviews, conducted by a trained moderator, among a small group of respondents. The interview is conducted in an unstructured and natural way where respondents are free to give views from any aspect. The District uses focus groups to acquire feedback regarding attitudes, behaviors and knowledge about water conservation and water quality. Focus groups have also provided valuable feedback for educational and campaign messages.
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The purpose of the Industrial, Commercial & Institutional Advisory Committee (ICIAC) is to provide professional and technical input into District programs and activities. This includes regulatory programs, rule revisions, water conservation activities, water resource planning, water resource and supply development projects, research and other water resource management projects that relate to the environment. Subject matter considered by the ICIAC shall relate to the…
Highlights
- Weeki Wachee Springs are the headwaters of the Weeki Wachee River
- The headspring is home to Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, which features a water park and the famous underwater mermaid show
- Located in Hernando County
- First magnitude spring: 260-square-mile springshed
- Potential decrease in historic flows
- Elevated…
The Fraud and Compliance Hotline is an anonymous hotline to report fraudulent, unethical or other dishonest behavior.The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) provides an anonymous hotline to report fraudulent, unethical or other dishonest behavior.The District defines fraud as involving a willful or deliberate act or omission with the intention of obtaining an unauthorized benefit, service, property or something of value by deception, misrepresentation or…
This project helped develop techniques to control algae and restore aquatic plants in the lower portion of the Rainbow River.BackgroundIn the lower portions of the Rainbow River, native aquatic vegetation may be decreasing while various types of algae, such as filamentous macroalgae (Lyngbya) and phytoplankton, may be increasing. An increase in algae downstream is typical in most rivers as the river’s velocity — the speed at which water flows — decreases and water…
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Check for Leaks
Dripping showerheads can waste from 70 up to several hundred gallons of water a week, depending on the size of the drip. If the showerhead is leaking, make sure it is screwed tightly. Also, remember to check the washer for wear. If you need a new washer, you can get one at your local hardware store or from your plumber.
Fix Leaks
To fix a leaky showerhead, you need an adjustable wrench or pliers and joint sealer or tape. Follow these steps:…
Cockroach BayThe Cockroach Bay Ecosystem Restoration Project represents one of the largest, most complex coastal ecosystem restoration projects ever completed for the Tampa Bay estuarine ecosystem.The land suffered from a number of environmental problems including habitat degradation, invasive plant infestation and poor water quality. The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District), Hillsborough County, the Tampa Port Authority and many other agencies and…
This project restored habitat, including critical manatee habitat, and increased safety for visitors.
Project Overview
The District restored the shoreline around Three Sisters Springs to repair the eroded shoreline and prevent future erosion. These improvements benefit the Crystal River/Kings Bay spring system by restoring habitat, including critical manatee habitat and increasing safety for visitors.
Background
The shoreline surrounding the…
Water is restless; it likes to move on a constant journey known as the water cycle. Gravity makes it flow downhill, off your roof, into creeks, down rivers and even over giant waterfalls. Some water soaks into the ground through percolation, but most of it ends up filling the oceans, which cover over two-thirds of the planet.
The water cycle doesn’t end in the oceans though. Water at the sea’s surface is able to…
Required Documents Please ensure you have completed all New Hire Paperwork provided during the on-boarding process.On your first day of employment, you must present “acceptable documents” for identification as described on page 9 of the Instructions for Form I-9. Benefits The Benefit …