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Workshop to follow at 9:30 a.m.The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, March 25 at 9 a.m. at the Tampa Service Office, located at 7601 U.S. Highway 301 North. After the Governing Board meeting, the District will hold an informational workshop on flood-related topics.To view the Governing Board meeting online, click on the… Read more

The Coleman's Landing boat ramp on the east side of Lake Panasoffkee will reopen to the public on Saturday, July 15. The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) in cooperation with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has completed an aquatic plant removal project which required the temporary closure of the boat ramp.Aquatic plants were harvested to create boat access trails across the lake through areas of dense vegetation. For more… Read more

*Who:*Southwest Florida Water Management District staff, Stages Productions, kindergarten and first-grade students from Kenly Elementary School*What:*This watershed awareness week event targets grade-school students. The goal is to teach students about the Hillsborough River watershed through an interactive theatre performance about water conservation and protection. The play “Water Pigs” is a fun take-off on the classic story of the three little pigs.The presentation is… Read more

​ The District’s Governing Board voted Tuesday for the latest slate of officers for the 2023-2024 term. Governing Board members are unpaid, citizen volunteers who are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Florida Senate. The Governing Board sets policy for the District, whose mission is to protect water resources, minimize flood risks and ensure the public’s water needs are met. The new officers are:  … Read more

The Central Florida Water Initiative (CFWI) Steering Committee recently accepted the amended Regional Water Supply Plan (RWSP) and the draft 2035 Water Resources Protection and Water Supply Strategies Plan (Solutions Plan). That action sends the documents to the Governing Boards of three central Florida water management districts for consideration. The RWSP charts a long-term course for water supply in Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole and south Lake counties through 2035.… Read more

The "Central Florida Water Initiative":http://cfwiwater.com/ (CFWI) Steering Committee today accepted the amended Regional Water Supply Plan (RWSP) and the draft 2035 Water Resources Protection and Water Supply Strategies Plan (Solutions Plan). Today's action sends the documents to the Governing Boards of three central Florida water management districts for consideration.The RWSP charts a long-term course for water supply in Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole and south Lake… Read more

A media alert issued this morning by Hillsborough County Fire Rescue regarding smoke in northern Hillsborough County contained incorrect information. The Southwest Florida Water Management District has not conducted any controlled burns in two months due to the current drought conditions.A 118-acre wildfire started on Saturday in the District’s Conner Preserve near Ehren Cutoff in Pasco County. The fire is contained and under the authority of the Florida Division of… Read more

Gov. Charlie Crist on April 1 reappointed Todd Pressman, and appointed Jeffrey Adams to the "Southwest Florida Water Management District's(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":http://watermatters.org Governing Board."Pressman(Todd Pressman)":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/about/governingboard/profiles/todd_pressman.html is from Oldsmar and is the owner and president of Pressman & Associates. His new term ends March 1, 2014. Pressman was elected Board chair in… Read more

The "Southwest Florida Water Management District (Southwest Florida Water Management District)":http://watermatters.org will be treating "water lettuce(Invasive Plants)":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/projects/aquaticplants/ on the Rainbow River during the week of January 11.District workers will treat the Rainbow River from the headspring to the Withlacoochee River. Workers will apply the aquatic herbicide Reward to scattered infestations, and post warning signs in the… Read more

A District employee who has devoted his career to reclaimed water has been recognized for his dedication. The Florida Water Environment Association (FWEA) recently named Anthony Andrade, District project manager and senior water conservation analyst, the “Water Reuse Person of the Year” when he was presented with the David W. York Reuse Award at the Florida Water Resources annual conference in Orlando. The annual award is given to the person who has been an… Read more

For the past 60 years, the District has worked to protect water resources and ensure the public’s water needs are met. But as Florida’s population continues to grow, it will take careful planning and innovative new ideas to ensure the state’s water supply. An estimated 1,000 people move to Florida each day, and Florida will need an additional one billion gallons per day by 2040. The water supply is not endless, so legislators passed the Clean Waterways Act in 2020, which… Read more

The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating hydrilla on Lake Okahumpka in Sumter County on March 27-30.Treatment involves the application of the aquatic herbicide Aquathol K.Treatment areas will be posted with warning signs displaying treatment dates and applicable water use restrictions. Treated water should not be used for irrigation, domestic purposes or watering livestock for 14 days following treatment. Do not use fish caught from treated areas… Read more

The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating hydrilla on Lake Okahumpka in Sumter County August 1-4.Treatment involves the application of the aquatic herbicide Aquathol K. Treatment areas will be posted with warning signs displaying treatment dates and applicable water use restrictions. Treated water should not be used for irrigation, domestic purposes or watering livestock for 14 days following treatment. Do not use fish caught from treated areas for… Read more

The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating hydrilla on Lake Okahumpka in Sumter County on March 7-10.Treatment involves the application of the aquatic herbicide Aquathol K. Treatment areas will be posted with warning signs displaying treatment dates and applicable water use restrictions. Treated water should not be used for irrigation, domestic purposes or watering livestock for 14 days following treatment. Do not use fish caught from treated areas… Read more

Built on the concept of collaboration, the Central Florida Water Initiative (CFWI) works with the area's 83 utilities to scale water conservation efforts and promote alternative water supplies for a growing population. "The CFWI is focused on regional, multijurisdictional solutions that serve more than one utility, and by extension more residents, businesses, the agricultural community and other water users in the region," said St. Johns River Water Management District… Read more

h2. Recruitment for New Executive Director to Begin ImmediatelyThe "Southwest Florida Water Management District's(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ "Governing Board(Governing Board)":/about/governingboard accepted the resignation of Executive Director "David L. Moore(David L. Moore bio)":/about/staff/moore.php today and appointed the District's General Counsel "William S. Bilenky(William S. Bilenky bio)":/about/staff/bilenky.html to serve as interim executive… Read more

Jerry Rice, chair; Judy Whitehead, vice chair; Jennifer Closshey, treasurer; and Neil Combee, secretary, were all elected to their positions in May. A unanimous vote at the May Governing Board meeting elected Talmadge G. “Jerry” Rice as Governing Board chair of the Southwest Florida Water Management District. “I have had the privilege to serve under four very dynamic and effective chairs, Ronnie Duncan, Tom Dabney, Watson Haynes and Heidi McCree,” said Rice. “… Read more

More than 350 west-central Florida hotels are part of Water CHAMPSM. Stay with a participating property — and save our precious water resources.Choose a county to view participants:Charlotte »   Citrus »   DeSoto »   Hardee »   … Read more

The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating hydrilla on the Rainbow River in Marion County during the week of March 4-7.District workers will treat scattered infestations on the river from upstream of K.P. Hole Park to the Withlacoochee River.Workers will apply the aquatic herbicide Aquathol Super K and post informational signs in the treatment areas noting treatment dates and applicable water use restrictions.There are no restrictions on the use of… Read more

The "Southwest Florida Water Management District":http://www.watermatters.org will be treating hydrilla on the Rainbow River during the week of April 2-5.District workers will treat scattered infestations on the river from upstream of KP Hole Park to the Withlacoochee River.Workers will apply the aquatic herbicide Aquathol Super K and post warning signs in the treatment areas noting treatment dates and water use restrictions. Treated river water should not be used for… Read more