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Taking Top Honors
The District received four Crystal Awards at this year’s Florida Government Communicators Association Award Banquet. The FGCA Crystal Awards recognize excellence in government communications.
The District won three first-place awards. The awards are for the following categories:
• Internet Web Page, “Interactive Green Swamp Web Site”
• External Publication, “Sprinkles”
• Single Topic Publication, “Florida Waters”
The District also…
About 120 volunteers helped plant 9,000 marsh plugs at Cockroach Bay, provided by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
About 120 volunteers recently got messy and muddy for a marsh. The volunteers helped plant 9,000 marsh plugs at Cockroach Bay as part of the final phase of restoration of the tidal lagoon borrow pit. The project is part of the Cockroach Bay Ecosystem Restoration Project, one of the most complex coastal ecosystem projects…
Members of the Calusa Lakes & Woodland Trail Homeowners Association in Venice are briefed on how to install Florida-friendly landscaping and a micro-irrigation system.
Before clearing a pond of unwanted, invasive plants, residents from Pelican Cove in Sarasota learned how fertilizer and pesticide use affects local stormwater ponds.
If you are interested in organizing a project that provides your neighborhood, community group or the general public…
A Southwest Florida Water Management District scientist has received a prestigious honor from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).Brandt Henningsen, District senior environmental scientist, was presented with the Excellence in Restoration Award by NOAA’s Restoration Center at the Pinellas County Environmental Fund’s (PCEF) conservation partners meeting in May.The award was created by NOAA to publicly recognize it’s partners who have…
Slough Going
Sarasota County is experiencing the benefits of the recently completed Deer Prairie Slough Restoration Project.
The project goal was to restore the historic hydrology and improve the habitat value of the 3,200-acre Deer Prairie Slough, which is part of Sarasota County’s T. Mabry Carlton Jr. Memorial Reserve. The reserve, parts of which have been adversely impacted by ditching and draining efforts, lies within the Myakka River watershed, is part of the…
Water is one of our most precious resources, yet it's easy to take for granted. Did you know that the average American household wastes nearly 10,000 gallons of water every year due to leaks alone? Imagine the difference we could make if every home took small steps to reduce water use.Today, we will talk about simple ways to save water, help reduce your bills, and contribute to a sustainable future. You can easily implement these tips in your daily routine. By following…
WaterMatters has gone digital! Each week, you'll find a range of stories about the District such as key issues, restoration projects, behind-the-scenes interviews and coverage of public events. We'll also feature helpful tips like how to conserve water, understand the latest water restrictions or navigate services offered through the District. The new format also will allow you to follow blog updates through our social media channels of Facebook and Twitter, where you…
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be treating water hyacinth and water lettuce on portions of Shell and Prairie creeks June 18-21. The sites are located upstream of the Henderson Dam in Charlotte County.Treatment involves the spot application of the aquatic herbicide Reward to scattered infestations. Treatment areas will be posted with warning signs that display treatment dates and applicable water use restrictions. Treated river water should not be used…