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Each year the District generates population projections for the 16 counties wholly or partially under its jurisdiction.InstructionsSection C-1GIS model population projections by county, utility and public supply service area Section C-2GIS model parcel-level population projectionsThese parcel-level projections, combined with any GIS boundary, can be used to develop population projections for any given area. (All files .zip).•… Read more
Governor Ron DeSantis appointed William Hogarth and Johnnie Hall to the Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board. Governor DeSantis reappointed Paul “Jack” Bispham who has served on the Governing Board since 2019. Hogarth represents Pinellas County, Hall represents Polk County and Bispham represents Manatee County.
Hogarth, of Treasure Island, is the former director of the Florida Institute of Oceanography at the University of South… Read more
Left: Donna Holdrege, District administrative supervisor, left, and Mary Torrusio, District senior communications coordinator, second from left, demonstrate a watershed model to students. Right: Dan Wolthuis, District senior heavy equipment operator, talks to students and parents about prescribed fire.
Parents marked the District’s 15th annual celebration of Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day on April 18 by bringing their children for tours of District… Read more
The Southwest Florida Water Management District urges year-round water conservation. Water levels may rise and fall, but our water resources remain limited. The District encourages efficient, non-wasteful uses of water to sustain our high quality of life. For more information about ways to conserve water, contact the District at 1-800-423-1476 or visit the District's website.
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will participate in a joint workshop with St. Johns River and South Florida water management districts, on the draft 2024 minimum flows and levels (MFLs) priority list and schedule. This workshop is an opportunity to solicit stakeholder input on each district’s annual update of their priority list and schedule for the establishment of minimum flows and water levels as well as water reservations.Microsoft TEAMS meeting Link:… Read more
The Green Swamp is recognized by the state of Florida for its ecological and hydrological importance. There are several unique characteristics of the area. The Green Swamp can store surface water and slow the flow of floodwaters while sustaining rivers and streams. Its relatively high elevation, together with a shallow depth to the aquifer, keeps water levels high. The water table for much of the year stands above the potentiometric surface of the Floridan aquifer, providing… Read more
Water supply refers to the source and process of providing water to different users. The “source” refers to where the water comes from. Sources of natural fresh water may include groundwater or surface waters, such as lakes, rivers, ponds or streams.
According to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, surface water was the largest source of fresh water in Florida until 1980. After 1980, groundwater became… Read more
In the Bathroom:
- Flush less — remember the toilet is not an ashtray or wastebasket.
- While brushing teeth, shaving, etc., turn off the water.
- When cold water will do, avoid using hot water.
- Take shorter showers — 5 minutes or less.
- In the shower, wet yourself down, turn the water off, lather up, then turn the water on to rinse off soap.
- Use less water for bathing — close the drain first and fill tub only one…
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Welcome to the H₂O Zone! To begin your exploration of all things water, click on a topic using the tabs at the top of the page or the links below.
Pay special attention to the words in bold on each page for vocabulary. Not sure what something means? Check the word glossary.
Water Basics
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Word Glossary
Alternative Water Supply (AWS)
Includes the use of a nontraditional source of water to help meet different freshwater needs of a community. Examples include reusing wastewater or treating seawater through a desalination plant.
Aquifer
An aquifer is an area underground that holds water in the gaps between rock, sand or gravel, sort of like an underground lake or stream.
Compost… Read more
We All Live in a Watershed
Land is very important to the water cycle and shares a strong connection to our water resources. Did you know that everything we do on land can affect the health of our water? That is because we all live in a watershed!
A watershed is any area of land that water flows across or through. Where is the water going? Downhill of course. Water in a watershed trickles and flows toward a common body of… Read more
In recent years the number of people living in the Alafia River watershed has increased dramatically. An increase in population causes a greater demand on water resources and a reduction in the amount of wildlife habitat. Efforts have been made to meet the increased demands for water and to restore and protect natural ecosystems within the watershed.
Reservoir
The C.W. “Bill” Young Regional Reservoir is located in the Alafia River watershed. It can store 15 billion… Read more
Water CHAMP is our Water Conservation Hotel and Motel Program
Join our free program to help save water for our future in ways that save money.
Hotels and motels use an average of 21,537 gallons per day of water.
This checklist below will help facility managers evaluate the appropriateness of water-saving adjustments for improving the… Read more