News
2007
November
Governing Board approves major addition to Myakka public conservation lands »
– District partnering with Sarasota County on purchaseThe Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board has approved a purchase from Mabry Carlton Ranch, Inc.
District purchases property for project that will raise water levels in Lake Hancock »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District has reached an agreement with four homeowners to purchase their property as part of the Lake Hancock Lake Level Modification Project, which was authorized by the District’s Governing Board on Sept. 25.
Project will reduce groundwater pumping in Hillsborough County »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board today approved a project that will reduce groundwater pumping at a strawberry farm in southeastern Hillsborough County.
Project will reduce groundwater pumping in Polk County »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board today approved a project that will reduce groundwater pumping at a citrus grove in Polk County.
District approves necessary easements for the construction of the RV Griffin reservoir »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board approved an agreement today to provide the necessary easements so the Peace River/ Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority can move forward with constructing a reservoir on the RV Griffin Reserve.
Governor appoints new member to the Hillsborough River Basin Board »
– Governor Charlie Crist recently appointed Devon Higginbotham to the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Hillsborough River Basin Board.
Study will lead to improved water quality in North Port »
– A cooperatively funded program between the Southwest Florida Water Management District and the City of North Port will identify what is causing degraded water quality in the region. The information gathered by the program will be used to develop a water quality improvement plan.
Project will reduce flooding and improve water quality entering St. Joseph Sound »
– A cooperative project between the Southwest Florida Water Management District, Pinellas County and the City of Dunedin will reduce flooding and improve water quality entering St. Joseph Sound.
Musselmann receives Florida Audubon Special Places Award »
– The Florida Audubon Society has recognized a Southwest Florida Water Management District employee for his extraordinary contribution to saving places that make Florida special.
Stormwater improvements slated for Belleair Bluffs »
– The Southwest Florida Management District and the City of Belleair Bluffs are working together on a project that will improve stormwater drainage within the Belleair Bluffs watershed.
Watering restrictions discussed at Monday Governing Board meeting »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 26 at the Quorum Hotel Westshore. The hotel is located at 700 N. Westshore Blvd in Tampa.
District seeks public input on Highlands County lake levels »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District is seeking public input about proposed minimum and guidance levels for selected Highlands County lakes.
Governor appoints one and reappoints another to the Peace River Basin Board »
– Governor Charlie Crist recently appointed one and reappointed another member to the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Peace River Basin Board.Ken Harrison of Arcadia was reappointed. He is a rancher. His term ends March 1, 2010.
District encourages residents to "skip a week" during cooler months »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s new public awareness campaign will encourage residents who irrigate their lawns to “skip a week” during the cooler months.
District extends water shortage emergency order for the Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District has extendedthe water shortage emergency order issued Aug.
October
District seeks public input on Pasco County lake levels »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District is seeking public input about proposed minimum and guidance levels for selected Pasco County lakes.
Project will reduce groundwater pumping in Hardee County »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board Tuesday approved a project that will reduce groundwater pumping at a caladium farm in southwestern Hardee County.
District renews and modifies Wauchula water use permit »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board Tuesday renewed and modified a water use permit (WUP) for the City of Wauchula, which is located in Hardee County.
District modifies water use permit for southeastern Polk County »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board Tuesday modified a water use permit (WUP) for the Southeastern Regional Utility Service Area of Polk County.
District seeks public input on Polk County lake levels »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District is seeking public input about proposed minimum and guidance levels for Crooked Lake in Polk County.
Media Alert: Students learn about water conservation during Hillsborough River Watershed Awareness Week »
– *Who:*Southwest Florida Water Management District staff, Stages Productions, kindergarten and first-grade students from Kenly Elementary School
Polk County's first Water-Wise Landscape Award announced »
– A Polk County builder and landscaper are being recognized for incorporating water conservation and water-wise landscaping into a model home’s design with the county’s first Water-Wise Landscape Award.
Citrus County's first Water-Wise Landscape Award announced »
– A Citrus County builder, landscaper and irrigation contractor are being recognized for incorporating water conservation and water-wise landscaping into a model home’s design with the county’s first Water-Wise Landscape Award.
Governor appoints Coastal Rivers Basin Board members »
– Governor Charlie Crist recently reappointed one member and appointed a new member to the Coastal Rivers Basin Board of the Southwest Florida Water Management District. The Coastal Rivers Basin Board area includes the coastal regions of Citrus, Hernando and Pasco counties.
Controlled burns scheduled for Prairie-Shell Creek property »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting “controlled, prescribed burns” during the remaining days of October and November on the Prairie-Shell Creek property in Charlotte County.
Controlled burns scheduled for Highlands County »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting “controlled, prescribed burns” during the remaining days of October and November on the Jack Creek property in Highlands County.
Controlled burns scheduled for Sarasota County »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting “controlled, prescribed burns” during the remaining days of October and November for two District sites in Sarasota County the Schewe Ranch and the Deer Prairie Creek properties.
Spanning the Hillsborough River Watershed Fact Sheet »
– The Hillsborough River watershed begins in the Green Swamp and travels south until it meets Tampa Bay.The Hillsborough River watershed encompasses more than 675 square miles.The Hillsborough River watershed includes parts of Hillsborough, Pasco and Polk counties.
Media Alert: "A River Runs Through It" to wrap up Hillsborough River Watershed Awareness Week »
– What:“A River Runs Through It” celebration at Hillsborough River State Park. This event wraps up Hillsborough Watershed Awareness Week.
Media Alert: River Cleanup a part of Hillsborough River Watershed Awareness Week »
– Who:Southwest Florida Water Management District staff, Keep Hillsborough County Beautiful staff and volunteers
Media Alert:Water-Wise workshop a part of Hillsborough River Watershed Awareness Week »
– Who:Hillsborough County Extension Service staff, homeowners and gardenersWhat:A Water-Wise workshop to teach interested homeowners about Florida-friendly landscaping practices, including proper irrigation techniques.
Media Alert: Riverfest a part of Hillsborough River Watershed Awareness Week »
– Who:Temple Terrace Riverfest event staff, volunteers and the public
Series of events aim to raise Hillsborough River watershed awareness »
– In October, the Southwest Florida Water Management District will celebrate the Hillsborough River and the Hillsborough River watershed with a series of events along the river.
District seeks public input on Braden River minimum flows »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District is seeking public input about proposed minimum flows for the upper segment of the Braden River. The Upper Braden River is the portion of the river from Linger Lodge to Lorraine Road.
Program will help Pinellas County residents conserve potable water »
– A water conservation project funded by the Southwest Florida Water Management District and Pinellas County will reduce demand and conserve potable water.
September
District extends orders allowing increased withdrawals from the Alafia River »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District Wednesday extendedthe water shortage emergency order that allows Tampa Bay Water to withdraw additional water from the Alafia River to store in the
District sets FY2008 budget and reduced millage rates »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board Tuesday unanimously approved the fiscal year 2008 (FY2008) budget and reduced millage rates. The total FY2008 budget for the District is $395 million, which is an $11.7 million increase over the FY2007 budget of $383.3 million.
District declares October 2007 "Surface Water Improvement and Management Month" »
– 2007 marks the 20th Anniversary of the Surface Water Improvement and Management ActThe Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board today passed a resolution announcing October 2007 “Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Month” to recognize 20 years of i
District moves forward on project that will raise water levels in Lake Hancock »
– Project will help meet minimum flows in the Upper Peace RiverThe Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board Tuesday authorized the implementation of the Lake Hancock Lake Level Modification Project.
Governing Board extends water restrictions through November »
– The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board voted Tuesday to extendthe current Water Shortage Order, which restricts lawn watering throughout the District to one-day-per-week, u