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Who:Temple Terrace Riverfest event staff, volunteers and the publicWhat:The 7th Annual Temple Terrace Riverfest is an educational event offering families the opportunity to learn about the Hillsborough River and the surrounding environment. The event includes a Canoe Challenge race, hands-on exhibits, local performances and children’s fishing.The Riverfest is part of “Hillsborough River Watershed Awareness Week,” which is sponsored by the Southwest Florida Water Management…
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating hydrilla on the Rainbow River in Marion County July 9-12. Hydrilla infestations will be treated from below the C.R. 484 bridge to the confluence of the Withlacoochee River.Hydrilla will be spot treated with the aquatic herbicide Aquathol Super K. Surface water within the treated area should not be used for irrigation or domestic purposes within seven days of treatment. Water use restrictions do not apply to…
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating water hyacinth and water lettuce on portions of the Withlaccochee River Oct. 2-5.Two sections of the river will be treated. The first section is located between County Road 581 and State Road 44 in Citrus and Sumter counties. The second site is located between County Road 48 and the Wysong-Coogler Water Control Structure in Citrus and Sumter counties.Treatment involves the spot application of the aquatic…
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating water hyacinth and water lettuce on portions of the Withlaccochee River Aug. 7-10.Two sections of the river will be treated. The first site is located between County Road 581 and State Road 200 in Citrus and Sumter counties. The second site is located between County Road 48 and the Wysong-Coogler Water Control Structure in Citrus and Sumter counties.Treatment involves the spot application of the aquatic…
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating water hyacinth and water lettuce on portions of the Withlaccochee River July 31 through Aug. 3.Two sections of the river will be treated. The first site is located between State Road 44 and County Road 581 in Citrus and Sumter counties. The second site is located between State Road 41 and State Road 200 in Citrus, Marion and Sumter counties.Treatment involves the spot application of the aquatic herbicide…
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating hydrilla on the Rainbow River July 10-13. Infestations of water lettuce along the river in Marion County will be treated.Treatment involves the application of the aquatic herbicide Aquathol Super K. Treatment areas will be posted with warning signs displaying treatment dates and applicable restrictions. River water should not be used for irrigation or domestic purposes for seven days following treatment.…
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating water hyacinths on portions of Lake Tarpon Mar. 2023.Scattered infestations of these plants will be treated within shoreline areas and canals on Lake Tarpon.Treatment involves the spot application of the aquatic herbicide Reward. Treatment areas will be posted with warning signs displaying treatment dates and applicable restrictions. Restrictions on Reward include no livestock watering for one day, no…
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating hydrilla on the Rainbow River Jan. 17-19. Infestations of hydrilla immediately upriver of KP Hole Park to the Withlacoochee River in Marion County will be treated.Treatment involves the application of the aquatic herbicide Aquathol Super K. Treatment areas will be posted with warning signs displaying treatment dates and applicable restrictions. River water should not be used for irrigation or domestic…
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating hydrilla in Marion County August 22-25. Infestations of hydrilla will be treated on the Rainbow River from County Road 484 to where the river meets the Withlacoochee River.Treatment involves the application of the aquatic herbicide Aquathol Super K. Treatment areas will be posted with warning signs displaying treatment dates and applicable restrictions. River water should not be used for irrigation or…
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating water hyacinths on portions of Lake Tarpon Aug. 1-4.Scattered infestations of these plants will be treated within shoreline areas and canals on Lake Tarpon.Treatment involves the spot application of the aquatic herbicide Reward. Treatment areas will be posted with warning signs displaying treatment dates and applicable restrictions. Restrictions on Reward include no livestock watering for one day, no…
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating water hyacinths and water lettuce on portions of the Withlaccochee River June 20-23.Two sections of the river will be treated. The first site is located between State Road 41 and State Road 200 in Citrus and Marion counties. The second site is located between State Road 44 and the Wysong Coogler Adjustable Water Conservation Structure in Citrus and Sumter counties.Treatment involves the spot application of the…
Taking a trip to one of the Sunshine State's beautiful springs soon? If so, you may see a popular “sunny” fish while you're there.
Almost 40 percent of all fish found in the Rainbow River System were the Spotted Sunfish, according to a recent paper published in the scientific journal, Florida Scientist, and written by District's Kym Holzwart a senior environmental scientist with the Southwest Florida Water Management District.
The District contracted with the Florida…
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District), along with other local and state partners, launched the Weeki Wachee River Education Campaign to inform river visitors about the recreational best management practices that will help protect the river and reduce ecological impacts.
A recent ecologically based study found direct links between recreational use on the river and environmental damage. For example, visitors leaving kayaks while on the…
According to the National Weather Service, parts of the Tampa Bay area are expected to see freezing temperatures during Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings.This has prompted the "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ to advise residents who live near Plant City and Dover who have well pumps without automatic cutoff switches to turn off the pumps each night.During a freeze or near-freezing temperatures, water is…
According to the National Weather Service, parts of the Tampa Bay area may see freezing temperatures during Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings.This has prompted the "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ to advise residents who live near Plant City and Dover who have well pumps without automatic cutoff switches to turn off the pumps each night.During a freeze or near-freezing temperatures, water is pumped to protect…
Charlotte Post, administrative supervisor, and Tammy Antoine, employee committee chair, presented Debbie Harper with the Shining Star award.
Debbie Harper, the most recent shining star recipient, has made contributing to her community a way of life.
While raising her two daughters, Harper was involved in numerous organizations such as the Parent Teacher Organization, Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps and athletic booster clubs. She…
H. Paul Senft Jr. was re-elected today by his peers to serve as Governing Board chair of the Southwest Florida Water Management District.The "Governing Board":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/about/governingboard/ also decided to re-elect its other current officers which are: Hugh M. Gramling, vice chair; Douglas B. Tharp, secretary; and Albert G. Joerger, treasurer."Chair H. Paul Senft Jr.":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/about/governingboard/profiles/paul_senft.html of Haines…
A group of lawyers, prosecutors and judges from Brazil recently stopped by the District to learn about environmental law. The group of legal experts visited several agencies throughout the state to learn about different aspects of law as part of a summer program. The visit was coordinated through the University of Florida’s College of Law.
District staff discussed Florida water law, the creation and development of water management districts, the importance…
Governing Board Secretary Doug Tharp, left, awards the Florida Water StarSM certification to Kenneth D. Colen, president of On Top of the World Communities, Inc.
The developer of a major community in Marion County was recently certified as a builder of Florida Water StarSM (FWS) homes.
Governing Board Secretary Doug Tharp presented the certification to On Top of the World Communities during the community’s conservation expo in September.
The…
Fellow scientists are calling Martin Kelly’s Florida “River Flow Patterns and the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation” study one of the more important contributions to hydrologic science in Florida, and perhaps elsewhere, in the past several decades. Kelly is a manager in the District’s Ecologic Evaluation Section.
“The peer review panel’s response to our work was especially gratifying,” said Kelly. “The multidisciplinary panel recognized the importance and implications of…