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The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ will be treating hydrilla on the Rainbow River during the week of March 7–10.District workers will treat scattered infestations on the river from upstream of KP Hole Park to the CR 484 bridge.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… Read more

With the cooler temperatures this week, the District is reminding residents who irrigate their lawns to “Skip a Week” or more of watering during the cooler months of January and February. According to research by the University of Florida, grass doesn’t need to be watered as often during the cooler months. One-half to three-quarters of an inch of water every 10–14 days is sufficient. In fact, if your lawn has received any significant rainfall, then you can turn off your… Read more

Eight Polk County projects were awarded Community Education Grants from the Southwest Florida Water Management District. The grants, which are up to $5,000 each, will help fund projects that provide communities the opportunity to learn about water resources.This year the District awarded 49 grants Districtwide for a total of $171,444. This is the 10th year Community Education Grants have been available.The overall goal of the Community Education Grant Program is to… Read more

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is encouraging residents who irrigate their lawns to take advantage of the upcoming summer rainy season and “watch the weather, wait to water.” During the summer months of June, July, August and September, yards need no more than ½ to ¾ inch of water every two to three days. If your lawn has received enough water from rainfall, turn off the irrigation system and turn it back on when needed. The simplest… Read more

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) Governing Board declared April Springs Protection Awareness Month during their March meeting. In support of the Florida Legislature’s adopted resolution declaring April 2020 as Springs Protection Awareness Month, the Governing Board also emphasized that springs are vital to the environment, economy, citizens and visitors of the state. The District, in partnership with various stakeholders, is committed to… Read more

Who: Representatives from the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Land Resources Department, Springs Coast Environmental Education Center, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida Division of Forestry, Hernando County Planning Department, Hernando County Audubon Society and volunteersWhat: As part of the 16th Annual National Public Lands Day, the District’s Land Resources Department is promoting a volunteer work day at the Springs… Read more

The Southwest Florida Water Management District is announcing the recipients of the 2005 Community Education Grant Program. The grants, which are up to $5,000 each, will help fund projects that provide communities the opportunity to learn about water resources.This year the District awarded 29 grants Districtwide for a total of $107,667.The overall goal of the Community Education Grant Program is to actively engage adults in water-related issues pertaining to conservation,… Read more

Albert G. Joerger took his oath of office Tuesday to serve on the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board.Joerger was appointed by Gov. Charlie Crist to a newly created seat. The Governing Board was previously made up of 11 seats. Last year the State Legislature added two new seats for a total of 13. Joerger’s term ends March 1, 2011.The Sarasota resident is the founder and president of the Sarasota Conservation Foundation, which works with… Read more

The C.W. “Bill” Young Regional Reservoir is the result of the historic Partnership Agreement, which sought to reduce groundwater pumping in the regional wellfields by developing alternative water supplies. While much of the 1990s was characterized by the contentious “water wars” and the signing of the historic Partnership Agreement, the 2000s ushered in a decade of regional cooperation focused on solving the area’s greatest water supply challenges through the… Read more

Southwest Florida Water Management District staff members are reaching out to community groups to answer questions about the ongoing drought, the tightened watering restrictions in the Tampa Bay area, and how residents can help.“The District is making every effort to make the public aware of the serious situation we are in,” said Robyn Felix, media relations manager. “We are urging everyone to do their part to conserve water.”After two years of… Read more

District Governing Board members and staff; Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council members; and Florida Department of Environmental Protection officers display the Future of the Region Award. The Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council and the Florida Public Relations Association recently recognized several District programs. In March the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council presented the 18th Annual Future of the Region Awards. These awards highlight projects and… Read more

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is encouraging residents who irrigate their lawns to take advantage of the summer rainy season and “watch the weather, wait to water.” During the summer months of June, July, August and September, yards need no more than ½ to ¾ inch of water every two to three days. If your lawn has received enough water from rainfall, turn off the irrigation system and turn it back on when needed. The simplest way to… Read more

Who: Countryside High School Parent, Teacher and Student Association (PTSA), Countryside High School band and color guard, Southwest Florida Water Management DistrictWhat: The Countryside High School PTSA will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the new Florida-friendly landscaping in front of the school. The band and color guard will perform during the ceremony. A campus clean-up will follow the ribbon-cutting.The Florida-friendly landscaping was completed with… Read more

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is encouraging residents who irrigate their lawns to take advantage of the upcoming summer rainy season and “watch the weather, wait to water.” During the summer months of June, July, August and September, yards need no more than ½ to ¾ inch of water every two to three days. If your lawn has received enough water from rainfall, turn off the irrigation system and turn it back on when needed. The simplest… Read more

Who:Southwest Florida Water Management District staff, Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) members, Florida Department of Environmental Protection staff, Progress Energy representatives, City of St. Petersburg representativesWhat:“Go Green See Green” workshop. These organizations have come together for the first time to educate members of the hotel/motel and restaurant industries on free programs they can take advantage of to… Read more

table(webalert). |Who:|Eagle Scout candidate Kyle Carey of Boy Scout Troop 45, 20 to 30 volunteers and "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ staff.||*What:*|Kyle Carey's Eagle Scout project includes the planting of 3,500 units of marsh grasses at the Districts' "Clam Bayou Ecosystem Restoration and Stormwater Treatment Project ":/projects/clambayou in St. Petersburg.The marsh grasses will not only provide valuable… Read more

A project in Hernando County to educate residents online about water quality issues and water resources was recently awarded a Community Education Grant from the "Southwest Florida Water Management District":http://www.watermatters.org.Twelve grants were awarded Districtwide this year for a total of $50,319. This is the 15th year Community Education Grants have been available. These grants currently help fund projects that provide communities an opportunity to learn about… Read more

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) will hold a virtual public meeting at 6 p.m., Thursday, July 20, to discuss updates to several of the District’s land management plans. The purpose of this meeting is to inform the public about updates to these plans, to solicit input from stakeholders, and to incorporate feedback from the public and stakeholders into the development of the new 10-year plans. The land management plans to be updated include… Read more

A Levy County project expected to reach up to 40,000 people was awarded a $5,000 Community Education Grant from the "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ to educate residents on the importance of salt marshes.This year the District approved 29 grants Districtwide for a total of $120,471. This is the 14th year "Community Education Grants(Community Education Grant program)":/business/communitygrants have been available.… Read more

  The Environmental Data Portal (EDP) is your source for hydrologic, atmospheric, and water-quality data collected by the District. Access the EDP here or use one of the advanced search options to retrieve larger data sets, more parameters, or additional station metadata. … Read more