News

2011

October

District Renews and Modifies Haines City 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 Haines City.

District Extends Water Restrictions »

h2. Rainy Season Not Productive Enough for Resources to Recover

Board Approves a Leaner and More Efficient District »

The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ "Governing Board(Governing Board)":/about/governingboard today directed its executive director to move forward with organizational restructuring that will increase efficiencies, reduce operational costs

Sarasota's WOW! Event Provides Fun, Active Ways to Learn About Watersheds »

The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ is partnering with the "Science and Environment Council (SEC) of Sarasota County":http://www.secsc.org to teach area residents about watersheds.

Governor Appoints Maggard to Governing Board »

Gov. Rick Scott on Wednesday appointed Randall S. (Randy) Maggard to the "Southwest Florida Water Management District's(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ "Governing Board(Governing Board)":/about/governingboard.

Public Invited to Open House to Help Develop Citrus County Flood Insurance Maps »

The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ is gathering input needed to improve identification of flooding risks in Citrus County's Cardinal Lane watershed.

Cypress Gardens Project to Reduce Flooding »

h2. District, County Cooperate to Help Manage and Treat Stormwater

Media Alert: Eagle Scout Project to Help Restore Clam Bayou »

table(webalert). |Who:|Eagle Scout candidate Kyle Carey of Boy Scout Troop 45, 20 to 30 volunteers and "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ staff.

Clearwater Expands Reclaimed Water System »

h2. Additional Lines Will Add 300 CustomersMore than 300 residential water customers in the Clearwater Harbor area will have access to reclaimed water when a pipe installation project now under way is complete in 2012.

Public Invited to Open House to Help Develop Highlands County Flood Insurance Maps »

The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ is gathering input needed to improve identification of flooding risks in the areas surrounding 17 lakes in Highlands County.

Discover Water, Wings & Wild Things »

h2. Learn About Polk County's Natural Resources at Circle B Bar Reserve

September

District Renews and Modifies City of Clearwater 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 Clearwater.

District Approves Millage Rate and Budget »

The "Southwest Florida Water Management District's(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ "Governing Board(Governing Board)":/about/governingboard Tuesday adopted its fiscal year 2012 millage rate and budget.

District Invites Public Input on Ranking Water Bodies »

The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ is seeking public input about the order in which "minimum flows and levels (MFLs)":/projects/mfl/ for lakes, rivers, streams and aquifers in the District will be determined.

Public Invited to Open House to Help Develop Polk County Flood Insurance Maps »

The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ is gathering input needed to improve identification of flooding risks in the Polk City watershed.

Media Alert: Springs Awareness Week Landscape Challenge »

table(webalert). |Who:|Area landscaping professionals, the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association and the "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/.

District to Hold Series of Hog Hunts, Permits Will Be Available Online »

"Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ land managers plan to hold a series of hog hunts on District land this fall and winter to help reduce the wild hog population.

District to Hold Public Workshop on Lake Wimauma Levels »

The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ is inviting the public to comment on proposed minimum and guidance levels for Lake Wimauma at a public workshop on Tuesday, Sept. 20. The workshop will be held from 6 p.m. to approximately 7:30 p.m.

August

Governing Board Selects Guillory as New Executive Director »

The "Southwest Florida Water Management District's(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ "Governing Board(Governing Board)":/about/governingboard Monday appointed Blake C. Guillory to serve as the District's executive director.

Landscaping Pros Invited to Compete in Springs Awareness Week Landscape Challenge »

h2. Winner Will Earn "Ruling Water Champion" Crown

Public Invited to Open House to Help Develop Citrus County Flood Insurance Maps »

The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ is gathering input needed to improve identification of flooding risks in the Tsala Apopka watershed.

Public Meeting on Dover/Plant City Rules »

h2. District to Answer Homeowner, Grower Questions on Freeze Management Plan

Avon Park Project Public Meeting Set for Aug. 18 »

h2. District to Brief the Public on Lake Isis, Tulane Stormwater Treatment Projects

Controlled Burns Scheduled for Annutteliga Hammock Property »

The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ will be conducting "controlled, prescribed burns" during August on the District's "Annutteliga Hammock (Annutteliga Hammock)":/recreation/areas/annuteligahammock.html property in Hernando County.

Controlled Burns Scheduled for Conner Preserve »

The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ will be conducting "controlled, prescribed burns" during August on the District's "Conner Preserve(Conner Preserve)":/recreation/areas/conner.html in Pasco County.

Controlled Burns Scheduled for Flatwoods Park »

The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ will be conducting "controlled, prescribed burns" during August and September on the District's "Flatwoods Park(Flatwoods Park)":/recreation/areas/lh-flatwoods.html in Hillsborough County.

Controlled Burns Scheduled for Hálpata Tastanaki Preserve »

The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ will be conducting "controlled, prescribed burns" during August on the District's "Hálpata Tastanaki Preserve(Hálpata Tastanaki Preserve)":/recreation/areas/halpata.html in Marion County.

Controlled Burns Scheduled for Weekiwachee Preserve »

The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ will be conducting "controlled, prescribed burns" during August on the District's "Weekiwachee Preserve(Weekiwachee Preserve)":/recreation/areas/weekiwachee.html in Hernando County.

July

Hunting Working Group Public Meeting Set for July 29 »

h2. District Seeking Public Input on Evaluation of Properties for Hunting

District Extends Water Restrictions »

h2. Residents Urged to Check Their Irrigation Systems

District Approves Proposed Millage Rate »

h2. Rate Reduced to Meet $108 Million Ad Valorem CapThe "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ "Governing Board(Governing Board)":/about/governingboard Tuesday adopted its proposed fiscal year 2012 (FY2012) millage rate.

Controlled Burns Scheduled for Prairie-Shell Creek Property »

The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ will be conducting "controlled, prescribed burns" during July, August, and September on the District's "Prairie/Shell Creek property(Prairie/Shell Creek)":/recreation/areas/prairie_shell_creek.html in Ch

Controlled Burns Scheduled for Deep Creek Preserve »

The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ will be conducting "controlled, prescribed burns" during July, August, and September on the District's "Deep Creek Preserve(Deep Creek Preserve)":/recreation/areas/deepcreek.html in DeSoto County.

Controlled Burns Scheduled for Sarasota County »

The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ will be conducting "controlled, prescribed burns" during July, August, and September on both the "Deer Prairie Creek Preserve and neighboring Schewe Tract(Myakka River - Deer Prairie Creek Preserve)":/re

Controlled Burns Scheduled for Jack Creek Property »

The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ will be conducting "controlled, prescribed burns" during July, August and September on the District's "Jack Creek property(Jack Creek)":/recreation/areas/jackcreek.html in Highlands County.

Lake Wailes Project Public Meeting Set for July 27 »

h2. District to Brief the Public on Stormwater Treatment Project

Public Invited to Open House to Help Develop Manatee County Flood Insurance Maps »

The "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/ is gathering input needed to improve identification of flooding risks in the Gamble Creek watershed.

June

District Will Begin Testing Siren in Lake Placid »

h2. First Test This Saturday, July 2 at 12:30 p.m.

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.