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These short videos with coordinating teacher’s guides are a great way to introduce your students to a variety of topics, which include: the water cycle, wetlands, watersheds, groundwater, water quality and alternative water supply.
The Water Matters Podcast answers your most popular questions about the work done by the Southwest Florida Water Management District and services offered including new projects, springs protection, water conservation efforts and more. Learn about the many ways we serve the community and protect your resources.
Danger Down Below
Remember that an aquifer is an underground layer of spongelike rock that holds water. Since the water lies hidden underground, most people can only imagine what an aquifer looks like. Here in Florida, highly-trained experts can visit an aquifer!
Of course, it’s not that simple. Cave diving requires expensive equipment, plenty of knowledge and special skills. Even then it is very dangerous.
Windows into the Aquifer… Read more
The District and the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) recently issued a joint response to concerns expressed by regulated interests regarding implementation of these permitting criteria. This response is summarized below:
- The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District), following the direction of the Department of Environmental Protection (Department), has informed permit applicants that stormwater discharges contributing to… Read more
The Southwest Florida Water Management District maintains and operates 84 water control structures throughout the District’s 16-county region. These structures help provide flood protection, manage lake water levels and prevent salt water from flowing up freshwater streams and creeks.
What does Florida Water StarSM mean for me?
- Saves an estimated $530 on annual utility bills
- Reduces water and energy use
- Creates peace of mind due to additional home inspections
- Increases resale through higher quality landscape designs and irrigation systems
Overview
Applicants will be asked to break this down in more detail in the application.
Students will work together to test various water quality parameters and conduct a macroinvertebrate sampling at locations along the Hillsborough River. To determine a healthy ecosystem, students will work in groups and use different monitoring tools to collect data on the river’s temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, turbidity and nutrient levels. Students… Read more
From June through November, we live nervously here in Florida. Why? Energy and water from the tropics can venture toward the southeastern U.S. in gigantic, spinning storms we call “hurricanes.”
Hurricanes have been in the news a lot lately. They can be very destructive, but they’re also part of the natural cycle in Florida. Of course, no one wants to be part of a natural cycle that includes storm surges, massive waves, devastating flooding and winds… Read more
Overview
Applicants will be asked to break this down in more detail in the application.
Students will explore and understand the basics of water and how it moves above, on and beneath the Earth’s surface. As an introduction to the water cycle, students will make Water Cycle Wristbands and learn about… Read more
There are several different ways to categorize Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional water use. The accepted use of the term ICI refers only to the nonresidential, public supply customers and excludes multifamily, residential uses. This information was collected in 1997 .
Manufacturer
This St. Petersburg manufacturer could achieve potential water savings of 50% by following these recommendations:
Bathroom retrofits
More Tips for Saving Water Outdoors
- Do not leave sprinklers unattended. Use a kitchen timer to remind yourself to turn off sprinklers.
- Water slowly to reduce runoff and to allow deep penetration.
- Observe the watering schedule for your address.
- Dig out water-loving weeds and cultivate soil often.
- Use a rain barrel to… Read more
A Water Use Caution Area, or WUCA, is an area where regional action is necessary to address cumulative water withdrawals which are causing or may cause adverse impacts to the water and related natural resources or the public interest. The District Governing Board designates WUCAs and establishes rules that enhance the protection and/or… Read more
Overview
Applicants will be asked to break this down in more detail in the application.
Students will begin this grant project by developing a deeper understanding of the importance of clean, fresh water for humans and wildlife. Through in-classroom activities, students will learn about the source of our fresh water in west-central Florida and the importance of water conservation. This will include viewing SWFWMD’s… Read more
The Water Use Permit Information Center has been redesigned to provide our users with a more intuitive, user-friendly environment to submit their Water Use Permit (WUP) compliance data.
In addition to data submittals, the online Permit Information Center, known as ePIC, provides quick and easy access to permit information, graphs and reports.
ePIC Highlights:
- Compatible with most tablets and smart phones, allowing for mobile data entry
- The ‘… Read more
From June through November, we live nervously here in Florida. Why? Energy and water from the tropics can venture toward the southeastern U.S. in gigantic, spinning storms we call “hurricanes.”
Hurricanes begin when a storm develops over warm surface waters. As warm air rises in the center of the storm, it creates an upward current of air, called an updraft. The surrounding air is attracted to the storm’s center, where it rises and causes the pressure to drop. The… Read more
February 2024Q: What is Water 101?A: Water 101 is a Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) initiated campaign to connect homeowners and community managers with helpful water conservation and water quality tips and resources. This campaign will help support two of the District’s strategic initiatives: water conservation and water quality maintenance and improvement. The campaign encompasses two avenues of information that can… Read more
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Florida Water Starsm?
Florida Water Star is a voluntary certification program designed to increase water efficiency inside the home and in landscapes and irrigation systems. While many certification programs provide general guidelines for water efficiency, Florida Water Star specifically addresses uses relevant to Florida. Following Florida Water Star criteria in new and existing buildings will help sustain the… Read more
Benefits to builders and owners
- Saves an estimated $530 on utility bills annually, adding up to water savings of up to 48,291 gallons in one year per home
- Increases home values by approximately $10,000; per The Appraisal Journal, home values typically increase by $20 for every $1 reduction in annual utility bills
- Provides free marking support through customizable company brochures, plaques for homeowner display and free real estate staff training … Read more
The Water Incentives Supporting Efficiency (WISE program) covers up to 50 percent of costs to support water conservation projects.
About WISE Program
Grants (cost-share reimbursements) of up to $20,000 are available for water conservation projects that improve water use efficiency and help protect the region’s water resources. A wide variety of nonagricultural water users are eligible for the program, such as:
- Commercial properties
- … Read more
Applied innovative agriculture as a passive alternative to permitting. An Evolving ProgramRecognizing that urban standards for surface water management permitting were inappropriate for farming, the District developed special provisions for an agricultural exemption letter to satisfy the surface water regulations of an environmental resource permit (ERP). The District further categorized specific agricultural activities that could qualify for an exemption letter as “… Read more