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As more than 1,000 people move to Florida each day, it’s more important than ever to protect the natural resources that make our state so special. One small action – how you fertilize your lawn – can have a big impact on water quality in your neighborhood and beyond.That’s why the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) launched Fertilizing 101, a seasonal campaign based on UF/IFAS fertilizing best practices. It’s designed to help… Read more
Made up of a dozen springs, Chassahowitzka Springs is the headwaters of one of the most ecologically healthy rivers in west-central Florida. About the SpringsThe Chassahowitzka River is a first-magnitude spring system that originates in southwest Citrus County. The river is known for being short and shallow, flowing 5.6 miles from the… Read more
The purpose of the Industrial Advisory Committee (IAC) is to provide professional and technical input into District programs and activities. This includes regulatory programs, rule revisions, water conservation activities, water resource planning, water resource and supply development projects, research and other water resource management projects that relate to the environment. Subject matter considered by the IAC shall relate to the statutory duties and… Read more
This project restored habitat, including critical manatee habitat, and will help prevent future erosion of sediment into the spring. The Three Sisters Springs Canal Stabilization Project is complete and is helping to reduce erosion and restore habitat. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service manages water access to the springs, which is limited during manatee season from Nov. 15 – April 1. This is to protect manatees seeking refuge in the warm waters of… Read more
Government & Community Affairs Office Chief
As office chief of Government and Community Affairs, Cara Martin oversees the District’s government affairs and growth management/planning responsibilities of the District. Martin and her staff are the main liaisons between the District and local, state and federal government officials, business leaders, and community organizations. The Government and Community Affairs staff review all statutorily required government and… Read more
The District has changed several of its fax numbers. Please refer to the list below for detailed information including service office location, bureau/section, old fax number, new fax number and the effective activation date for each.
Site
Bureau/Section
Fax Number
Bartow
Regulation
863-582-4330
Bartow
Field Operations (Kent Property)
863-582-4331
Brooksville… Read more
The District encourages water conservation by partnering with local governments to provide high-efficiency toilet rebate programs.Most offer up to a $100 rebate when residents replace inefficient toilets with high-efficiency models. The District splits the cost with participating local governments and utilities. Commercial/institutional properties could also be eligible for a grant from the District’s WISE program.To find out more… Read more
Biking »
From the novice to the expert trails, many different types of biking opportunities can be found on District lands.
Biking
Wilderness Park Off Road Trails System at Lower Hillsborough Wilderness Preserve
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The District offers many recreational opportunities for everybody to get outside.
The District and its partners provides recreational opportunities for the mobility-impaired. Many of the lands listed in this guide have accessible facilities such as paved trails, boardwalks, fishing piers, picnic areas or restrooms that meet the standards established by the ADA. The District also provides opportunities for mobility-impaired fishing and hunting on some… Read more
View Current Openings »Dive in, explore your potential, and commit to a cause that matters — for today and generations to come. Are you seeking an opportunity to learn from experienced professionals? Want to build a foundation now for a career of substance in your future? Then… Read more
Project OverviewAs part of the community effort to restore Kings Bay, the Southwest Florida Water Management District conducted a pilot project to restore eelgrass in Hunters Cove, a 10-acre area surrounding Hunter Springs. Eelgrass, once abundant in Kings Bay, is a native aquatic plant critical to improving water quality and sustaining beneficial fish and wildlife habitat.BackgroundA characteristic of most Florida springs is dense submerged aquatic… Read more
The purpose of the Agricultural and Green Industry Advisory Committee (AGIAC) is to provide professional and technical input into District programs and activities. This includes regulatory programs, rule revisions, water conservation activities, water resource planning, water resource and supply development projects, research and other water resource management projects that relate to the agricultural and green industries. Subject matter considered by the… Read more
Level 3 Activation – MONITORING ONLYEither a specific situation has been detected that must be monitored or a general state of monitoring exists, as during the hurricane season. The District’s Incident Commander and key Emergency Operations Organization staff monitor the situation during normal business hours and under normal operating conditions.Level 2 Activation – PARTIAL ACTIVATIONA situation expands to a point whereby the District may be adversely affected… Read more
With nearly 30 percent of the watershed being conservation lands, there are many opportunities for recreation throughout the Withlacoochee River watershed. Many people enjoy visiting public conservation lands obtained by the Southwest Florida Water Management District and its partners to protect Florida’s water resources. The lands are open to the public for family activities such as hiking, bicycling, hunting, horseback riding, fishing, camping, nature study, paddling… Read more
Weeki Wachee Springs has an extensive underwater cave system and is known for its world-famous mermaids. About the SpringsThe Weeki Wachee River is a first-magnitude spring system originating in Hernando County. The headspring is home to … Read more
It’s morning on the Peace River. Life comes to the river, and the river comes to life...
One may hear the cry of a limpkin or see little blue herons wade with outstretched wings.
Slider turtles balance on a tree snag, while alligators creep nearby.
It’s a scene repeated daily.
The river is of importance to more than wildlife too.
People have used the river for thousands of years. The Native Americans… Read more
The Fraud and Compliance Hotline is an anonymous hotline to report fraudulent, unethical or other dishonest behavior.The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) provides an anonymous hotline to report fraudulent, unethical or other dishonest behavior.The District defines fraud as involving a willful or deliberate act or omission with the intention of obtaining an unauthorized benefit, service, property or something of value by deception, misrepresentation or… Read more
View the WAP plant identification training video: Strata: Trees 2:47, Shrubs and Small Trees 37:31, Ground Cover 44:08About the ProgramThe purpose of the Wetland Assessment Procedure (WAP) is to characterize the ongoing biological condition and health of wetlands by collecting information on vegetation, hydrology, soils, and other pertinent variables in monitored wetlands to accurately characterize the ongoing biological condition and health of each wetland.The WAP… Read more
Four rivers impressively emerge from the Green Swamp. They are the Hillsborough, Withlacoochee, Ocklawaha and Peace rivers. These rivers provide much of central Florida’s water supply. Check out these stats and visit our other virtual watershed excursions to learn more about these rivers.Hillsborough River
- Total length: 55 miles
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Mangroves are crucial to the health of the Charlotte Harbor estuary.
They stabilize shorelines, prevent erosion during storms and provide perches for nesting seabirds. But their greatest contribution occurs when they shed their leaves, which sink and rot, supplying nutrients to a huge variety of microscopic creatures and forging links in a multitude of food chains. Falling at an average rate of 3.5 tons per acre, mangrove leaf litter sustains fungi, bacteria, protozoans… Read more