News
2011
June
Governor Appoints Babb to Governing Board »
– Gov. Rick Scott on Thursday appointed Michael A. Babb to the "Southwest Florida Water Management District's(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ "Governing Board(Governing Board)":/about/governingboard.
District Begins Recruitment for Executive Director Position »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ has begun a nationwide search for a new executive director today following the resignation of "David L. Moore":/about/staff/moore.php last month.
Governing Board Appoints Interim Executive Director »
– h2. Recruitment for New Executive Director to Begin Immediately
District Helps Fight North Florida Wildfires »
– h2. Staff, Equipment Deploy to Alachua and Flagler Counties
New Regulatory Rules Take Effect in the Dover/Plant City Area »
– h2. Rules Will Reduce Impacts From Future Frost/Freeze Events
District Building Attains Florida Water Star<sup>SM</sup> Certification »
– A building at the "Southwest Florida Water Management District's(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ "Tampa Service Office(Google map)":http://maps.google.com/maps?oi=map&q=7601+US+301,+Tampa,+FL+33637
Public Invited to Open House to Help Develop Flood Information for Two Marion County Watersheds »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ is gathering information to improve identification of flooding risks for two Marion County watersheds.
District Offers Community Education Grants »
– h2. Grant Program Can Help Fund Water Resources Education Projects
District Will Begin Testing Siren in Lake Placid in July »
– h2. _Public Meeting Scheduled This Month_
May
Watch the Weather, Wait to Water »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ is encouraging residents who irrigate their lawns to take advantage of the summer rains and "watch the weather, wait to water."
Public Invited to Informational Meeting on Chassahowitzka Spring Restoration Dredging »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/
Southwest Florida Water Management District Executive Director David L. Moore Resigns »
– "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ Executive Director "David L. Moore(David L.
District Modifies City of Tarpon Springs Water Use Permit »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District's(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ "Governing Board(Governing Board)":/about/governingboard Tuesday modified a water use permit for the City of Tarpon Springs.
District Renews Tampa Bypass Canal Harney Canal Pump Station Water Use Permit »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District's(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ "Governing Board(Governing Board)":/about/governingboard Tuesday renewed a water use permit for the Tampa Bypass Canal Harney Canal Pump Station.
Governing Board Elects New Officers »
– "H. Paul Senft Jr.(H.
Governing Board Approves Resolution to Merge the District's Eight Basin Boards »
– District's Cooperative Funding Initiative to Continue
City of Lake Alfred Offering Low-Flow Toilet Rebates »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ and the "City of Lake Alfred(City of Lake Alfred)":http://www.mylakealfred.com are offering Lake Alfred Utilities customers rebates of up to $100 for replacing t
Public invited to open house to help develop flood information for six Marion County watersheds »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ is gathering information to improve identification of flooding risks for six Marion County watersheds.
District Earns Conservation Award for Three Sisters Springs Project »
– The "Southeast Region(U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Southeast Region)":http://www.fws.gov/southeast of the "U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service(U.S.
Funding Approved to Reduce Groundwater Withdrawals at Five Strawberry Farms in the Dover/Plant City Area »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District's(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ "Governing Board(Governing Board)":/about/governingboard last week voted to help fund $1.9 million in projects that will help reduce groundwater withdrawals in eastern Hillsborough County by 550,000 ga
Spend a Summer 'Staycation' With Water Conservation in Mind »
– h2. May 7-15 is National Travel and Tourism Week
April
Governor Reappoints Governing Board Members »
– Gov. Rick Scott on April 26 reappointed Albert Joerger, H. Paul Senft, and Doug Tharp to the "Southwest Florida Water Management District's(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ "Governing Board(Governing Board)":/about/governingboard.
Heavy Rain Can Wash Fertilizer – and Your Money – Down the Drain »
– Are you counting on the rain to water-in your lawn fertilizer? You may want to reconsider. Save time and money by avoiding the practice of applying fertilizer before a heavy rain.
Save Water Outdoors for Water Conservation Month »
– Typically, outdoor water use accounts for up to 50 percent of water consumed by households. You can reduce your outdoor water consumption by taking a few simple steps.
Public Invited to Open House to Help Develop Flood Information for Three Marion County Watersheds »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ is gathering information to improve identification of flooding risks for three Marion County watersheds.
Save Water Indoors During Water Conservation Month »
– Did you know that you can save hundreds of gallons of water per month by only running your washing machine and dishwater when they're full? This simple step, along with the other tips below, can significantly reduce your indoor water consumption and your monthly water bill.
Public Invited to Open House to Help Develop Flood Information for the Peck Sink Watershed »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ is gathering information to improve identification of flooding risks and to evaluate stormwater improvements for the Peck Sink watershed in Hernando County.
Lakeland Commercial Property Reduces Water Use by 70 Percent »
– A Lakeland business saved thousands of gallons of water and paid a smaller utility bill in its first year by constructing its new headquarters to "Florida Water StarSM(Florida Water Star)":/conservation/florida_water_star standards.
Read the Fertilizer Package Label for Best Results »
– Sometimes Florida yards need fertilizer to help keep them healthy, but don't just empty a bag of fertilizer into your spreader without doing your homework.
March
Take the Pledge for Water Conservation Month »
– Pledge to conserve during one of the driest months of the year
District Renews and Modifies City of Bushnell Water Use Permit »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District's(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ "Governing Board(Governing Board)":/about/governingboard Tuesday renewed and modified a water use permit for the City of Bushnell.
Hardee County to Benefit From $4,800 Community Education Grant »
– A Hardee County project expected to reach up to 2,000 people was recently awarded a Community Education Grant from the "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/.
Highlands County to Benefit From $4,600 Community Education Grant »
– A Highlands County project expected to reach up to 5,000 people was recently awarded a Community Education Grant from the "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/.
Polk County to Benefit From Five Community Education Grants »
– Five Polk County projects expected to reach up to 250,000 people were recently awarded Community Education Grants from the "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/.
Governing Board to Meet in Sarasota »
– The "Southwest Florida Water Management District's(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ "Governing Board(Governing Board)":/about/governingboard will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 29 at 9 a.m.
Sarasota County to Benefit From Two Community Education Grants »
– Two Sarasota County projects expected to reach up to 23,000 people were recently awarded Community Education Grants from the "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/.
Charlotte County to Benefit From Two Community Education Grants »
– Two Charlotte County projects expected to reach up to 23,000 people were recently awarded Community Education Grants from the "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/.
Marion County to Benefit From $4,800 Community Education Grant »
– A Marion County project expected to reach up to 30,000 people was recently awarded a Community Education Grant from the "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/.
Hernando County to Benefit From $5,000 Community Education Grant »
– A Hernando County project expected to reach up to 150 people was recently awarded a Community Education Grant from the "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/.
Media Alert: Seventh Graders Learn About Environmental Sciences at the District's Lake Panasoffkee Property »
– table(webalert). |Who:|Students and staff from Wildwood Middle High School and field experts from the "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ .