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Hog hunts held on District's Myakka River-Schewe Tract »
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Schewe Tract, which is part of the Myakka River property, will be the site of a hog hunt Dec. 19-21 and Jan. 6-8. The tract will be temporarily closed to the public and only permitted hunters will be allowed on the property during these dates.The Schewe Tract is located in Sarasota County off Border Road and South Moon Drive, east of the Myakka River.The hunt is one of a series of hog hunts being held on District lands…
District to treat water lettuce on the Rainbow River »
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating infestations of water lettuce on the Rainbow River in Marion County Jan. 14-17. The treatment area is from the Rio Vista area to the Withlacoochee River.Treatment involves the spot application of the aquatic herbicide Reward to scattered infestations. Treatment areas will be posted with warning signs displaying treatment dates and applicable restrictions. Treated river water should not be used for drinking,…
Project will treat stormwater runoff in the Hillsborough River State Park »
A cooperative project between the Southwest Florida Water Management District and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection will treat stormwater runoff in the Hillsborough River State Park.Located in Hillsborough County, the well-known park was built in 1936 by the Civilian Conservation Corp. The park opened in 1938 and was one of Florida’s first state parks.The goal of this multi-phased project is to treat stormwater runoff from several parking lots before…
District to treat water lettuce on Rainbow River »
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating water lettuce on the Rainbow River in Marion County Jan. 22-25. Water lettuce infestations will be treated from the Rainbow River State Park to the Withlacoochee River.Water lettuce will be spot treated with the aquatic herbicide Reward. Treatment areas will be posted with warning signs displaying treatment dates and applicable water use restrictions. Water use restrictions in areas treated with Reward…
District to treat water lettuce on Rainbow River »
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating water lettuce on the Rainbow River in Marion County Dec. 4-7. Water lettuce infestations will be treated from the headspring to the Withlacoochee River.Water lettuce will be spot treated with the aquatic herbicide Reward. Treatment areas will be posted with warning signs displaying treatment dates and applicable water use restrictions. Water use restrictions in areas treated with Reward include no livestock…
District sets Citrus, Levy and Sumter County lake levels »
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board approved minimum and guidance levels for 11 lakes in Citrus, Levy and Sumter counties.Once approved, these levels will become part of the Florida Administrative Code and the District’s rules and will be used as guidelines in District permitting programs, for development of water resource projects, as information for development bordering lakes and in the management of water control structures.The…
District to Treat Water Hyacinth and Water Lettuce on Braden River »
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating water hyacinth and water lettuce on portions of the Braden River July 24-27. The sites are located south of State Road 70 in Manatee County.Treatment involves using the aquatic herbicide Reward. Treatment areas will be posted with warning signs displaying treatment dates and applicable water use restrictions. Restrictions on Reward include no livestock watering for one day, no irrigation of turf or ornamental…
District to Treat Water Hyacinth and Water Lettuce on Braden River »
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating water hyacinth and water lettuce on portions of the Braden River July 10-13. The sites are located south of State Road 70 in Manatee County.Treatment involves using the aquatic herbicide Reward. Treatment areas will be posted with warning signs displaying treatment dates and applicable water use restrictions. Restrictions on Reward include no livestock watering for one day, no irrigation of turf or ornamental…
District to Treat Water Hyacinth and Water Lettuce »
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating water hyacinth and water lettuce on portions of the Braden River Feb. 13-16. The sites are located south of State Road 70 in Manatee County.Treatment involves using the aquatic herbicide Reward. Treatment areas will be posted with warning signs displaying treatment dates and applicable water use restrictions. Restrictions on Reward include no livestock watering for one day, no irrigation of turf or ornamental…
District Approves Proposed Millage Rate »
The Governing Board of the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) adopted a proposed FY2016-17 millage rate of 0.3317 mill, 4.9 percent lower than the current fiscal year. For the owner of a $150,000 home with a $50,000 homestead exemption, the District tax would be $33 a year, or about $2.76 per month. The fiscal year runs from Oct. 1, 2016, through Sept. 30, 2017. The total FY2016-17 proposed budget for the District is $180.1 million.The budget reflects the…
District to Treat Water Hyacinth and Water Lettuce »
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating water hyacinth and water lettuce on portions of the Braden River April 4-7. The sites are located south of State Road 70 in Manatee County.Treatment involves using the aquatic herbicide Reward. Treatment areas will be posted with warning signs displaying treatment dates and applicable water use restrictions. Restrictions on Reward include no livestock watering for one day, no irrigation of turf or ornamental…
District’s Hálpata Tastanaki Preserve Closed for Hog Hunts Jan. 22-24 »
The Southwest Florida Water Management District's (District) Hálpata Tastanaki Preserve in Marion County will be temporarily closed to the public for feral hog hunts Jan. 22-24. Only permitted hunters will be allowed on the property during these dates. All permits for these hunts have been sold. Hálpata Tastanaki Preserve is located at 15430 SW CR 484 in Dunnellon. This activity is one of a series of feral hog hunts being held on District lands to control the…
District’s Chito Branch Reserve Closed for Hog Hunts Jan. 8-10 »
The Southwest Florida Water Management District's (District) Chito Branch Reserve in Hillsborough County will be temporarily closed to the public for feral hog hunts Jan. 8-10. Only permitted hunters will be allowed on the property during these dates. All permits for these hunts have been sold. Chito Branch Reserve is located at 11254 Browning Road in Lithia. This activity is one of a series of feral hog hunts being held on District lands to control the damage…
District’s Hálpata Tastanaki Preserve Closed for Hog Hunts Nov. 27-29 »
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s (District) Hálpata Tastanaki Preserve in Marion County, will be temporarily closed to the public for feral hog hunts Nov. 27-29. Only permitted hunters will be allowed on the property during these dates. Permit sales are closed. Hálpata Tastanaki Preserve is located at 15430 SW CR 484 in Dunnellon. This…
District’s Flying Eagle Nature Center Closed for Hog Hunts Nov. 13-15 »
The Southwest Florida Water Management District's (District) Flying Eagle Nature Center in Citrus County will be temporarily closed to the public for feral hog hunts Nov. 13-15. Only permitted hunters will be allowed on the property during these dates. All 20 permits for these hunts have been sold. Flying Eagle Nature Center is located at 12650 East Boy Scout Road in Inverness. This activity is one of a series of feral hog hunts being held on District…
District’s Chito Branch Reserve Closed for Hog Hunts Nov. 6-8 »
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s (District) Chito Branch Reserve in Hillsborough County will be temporarily closed to the public for feral hog hunts Nov. 6-8. Only permitted hunters will be allowed on the property during these dates. All 10 permits for these hunts have been sold. Chito Branch Reserve is located at 11254 Browning Road in Lithia…
District Employee Selected to Serve on Statewide Advisory Committee »
Ed Craig, Manager of the "Facilitating Agricultural Resource Management Systems":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/agriculture/farms/ (FARMS) Program at the "Southwest Florida Water Management District ":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/ (District), has been selected as one of three professionals in the state of Florida to serve as a non-voting technical advisor to the Florida Farm Bureau's (FFB) Water Natural Resources Advisory Committee for a one-year term. This honor allows Mr.…
Andrade Receives National Water Reuse Award »
Anthony Andrade, senior water conservation analyst, is the national WateReuse Person of the Year. This is Anthony Andrade’s year. The District project manager and senior water conservation analyst has been named national “WateReuse Person of the Year” for 2006. The award was presented in September at the 2006 WateReuse Symposium, which was held jointly by the WateReuse Association, American Water Works Association and the Water Environment Federation. Each…
Controlled burns scheduled for Upper Hillsborough Tract »
The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us will be conducting "controlled, prescribed burns" during June, July, August and September on the District's "Upper Hillsborough Tract(Upper Hillsborough Tract)":/recreation/areas/uh-upperhill.html property in Pasco and Polk counties.The Upper Hillsborough Tract is located approximately five miles east of Zephyrhills. Approximately 1,000 acres of land…
Controlled burns scheduled for Annutteliga Hammock property »
The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us will be conducting ""controlled, prescribed burns"(Prescribed Fire - a Tool of Nature)":/publications/files/prescribed_fire.pdf during June and July on the District's Annutteliga Hammock property in Hernando County.The "Annutteliga Hammock (Annutteliga Hammock)":/recreation/areas/annuteligahammock.html property is located in the Royal Highlands area of…