News

2004

October

District Purchases Environmentally Sensitive Land in Annutteliga Hammock Area »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board Tuesday approved the purchase of two parcels of environmentally sensitive land in the Annutteliga Hammock area of Hernando County.

District Purchases Environmentally Sensitive Land in Weekiwachee Preserve »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board Tuesday approved the purchase of a parcel of environmentally sensitive land in the Weekiwachee Preserve.

Districtwide Water Steward of the Year Awarded »

Virginia Frissell, a science resource teacher at Twin Lakes Elementary School in Tampa was named The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Water Steward of the Year.

Peace River Basin Honors Commitment to Water Resources »

The Southwest Florida Water Management’s Peace River Basin Board honored Students and teachers from Lakeland Christian School and Barbara Carlton for their commitment to water resources.

Peace River Basin Honors Commitment to Water Resources »

The Southwest Florida Water Management’s Peace River Basin Board honored students and teachers from Lakeland Christian School and Barbara Carlton for their commitment to water resources.

Peace River Basin Honors Commitment to Water Resources »

The Southwest Florida Water Management’s Peace River Basin Board honored students and teachers from Lakeland Christian School and Barbara Carlton for their commitment to water resources.

Water Conservation Restroom Makes Pasco Debut »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s water conservation restroom trailer will make its Pasco County debut when it appears at the 3rd Annual Pasco County Extension Service Open House and Plant Sale. The event is being held October 23 at the Pasco County Fairgrounds in Dade City.

Water Conservation Restroom Makes Pasco Debut »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s water conservation restroom trailer will make its Pasco County debut when it appears at the 3rd Annual Pasco County Extension Service Open House and Plant Sale. The event is being held October 23 at the Pasco County Fairgrounds in Dade City.

District Closes Serenova Tract for Disabled Hunt »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Serenova Tract will be closed to the public Oct. 22-24. The District is limiting access to the property to prepare for an event that allows disabled hunters the opportunity to experience the outdoors.

"Make a Splash" During Watershed Wonders Week »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District is inviting the public to come out and “Make a Splash” at a special event focusing on the Brooker Creek watershed on Saturday, Oct. 23 at the Kash N’ Karry located at the corner of Gunn Highway and Van Dyke Road.

"Make a Splash" During Watershed Wonders Week »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District is inviting the public to come out and “Make a Splash” at a special event focusing on the Brooker Creek watershed on Saturday, Oct. 23 at the Kash N’ Karry located at the corner of Gunn Highway and Van Dyke Road.

"Make a Splash" During Watershed Wonders Week »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District is inviting the public to come out and “Make a Splash” at a special event focusing on the Brooker Creek watershed on Saturday, Oct. 23 at the Kash N’ Karry located at the corner of Gunn Highway and Van Dyke Road.

"Make a Splash" During Watershed Wonders Week »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District is inviting the public to come out and “Make a Splash” at a special event focusing on the Brooker Creek watershed on Saturday, Oct. 23 at the Kash N’ Karry located at the corner of Gunn Highway and Van Dyke Road.

"Make a Splash" During Watershed Wonders Week »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District is inviting the public to come out and “Make a Splash” at a special event focusing on the Brooker Creek watershed on Saturday, Oct. 23 at the Kash N’ Karry located at the corner of Gunn Highway and Van Dyke Road.

Brooker Creek Watershed "Targeted" During Watershed Wonders Week »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District is inviting the public to come out for a special event focusing on the Brooker Creek watershed on Saturday, Oct. 16 at the Target in the Shoppes at Boot Ranch. The event takes place from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Controlled Burns Scheduled for Weekiwachee Preserve »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting “controlled, prescribed burns” during October and November on the District’s Weekiwachee Preserve. The property is approximately 1 mile west of Spring Hill.

Controlled Burn Scheduled for Halpata Tastanaki Preserve »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting “controlled, prescribed burns” during October and November on the District’s Halpata Tastanaki Preserve. The property is approximately 8 miles east of Dunnellon.

Northwest Hillsborough Basin Honors Tampa Water Department Commitment to Water Resources »

Representatives from the Tampa Water Department were honored Tuesday with a Water Stewardship Award from the Southwest Florida Water Management’s Northwest Hillsborough Basin Board.

Controlled Burn Scheduled for Myakka River Project Property »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting “controlled, prescribed burns” during January and February on the District’s Myakka River Project property. The property is located between I-75 and U.S. Hwy. 41 and between Myakka River and the North Port.

Controlled Burn Scheduled for Myakka River Project Property »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting “controlled, prescribed burns” during the months of October through December on the District’s Myakka River Project property. The property is located between I-75 and U.S. Hwy. 41 and between Myakka River and the North Port.

Charlotte County Water Resources Education Project Honored »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District recently recognized the Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center, Inc. (CHEC) Peace Talks Tour as an outstanding water resources education program.

Citrus County Water Resources Education Projects Honored »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District recently recognized three Citrus County projects as outstanding school, community grant or volunteer programs that focus on water resources education.

Hardee County Water Resources Project Recognized »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District recently recognized the Hardee Jr. High Water Study as an outstanding water resources education program.

Hernando County Water Resources Education Projects Honored »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District recently recognized five Hernando County projects as outstanding school, community grant or volunteer programs that focus on water resources education.

Marion County Water Resources Education Project Honored »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District recently recognized the Marion County 10th Annual Master Gardener Spring Festival 2004 as an outstanding water resources education program.

Pasco County Water Resources Education Projects Honored »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District recently recognized two Pasco County projects as outstanding school, community grant or volunteer programs that focus on water resources education.

Pinellas County Water Resources Education Projects Honored »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District recently recognized eight Pinellas County projects as outstanding school, community grant or volunteer programs that focus on water resources education.

Polk County Water Resources Projects Receive Recognition »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District recently recognized six Polk County projects as outstanding school, community grant or volunteer programs that focus on water resources education.

Sarasota County Water Resources Education Projects Honored »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District recently recognized four Sarasota County projects as outstanding school, community grant or volunteer programs that focus on water resources education.

Sumter County Water Resources Education Projects Honored »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District recently recognized two Sumter County projects as outstanding school, community grant or volunteer programs that focus on water resources education.

Manatee County Water Resources Projects Receive Recognition »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District recently recognized four Manatee County projects as outstanding school, community grant or volunteer programs that focus on water resources education.

Hillsborough County Water Resources Education Projects Honored »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District recently recognized 14 Hillsborough County projects as outstanding school, community grant or volunteer programs that focus on water resources education.

Test the Waters During Watershed Wonders Week »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District is bringing one of its Watershed Wonders Week activities to the Willow Art Gallery’s Front Porch Florida Event, Saturday, Oct. 16. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Hillsborough County Water Resources Education Projects Honored »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District recently recognized 14 Hillsborough County projects as outstanding school, community grant or volunteer programs that focus on water resources education.

District Launches Brooker Creek Web Site »

Residents of the Brooker Creek watershed can learn about their region by visiting the new www.BrookerCreek.org Web site.

Controlled Burns Scheduled for District Land in Pasco County »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting “controlled, prescribed burns” during October and November on three District sites in Pasco County. The sites are the Upper Hillsborough property, the Connerton property, and the Starkey property.

Controlled Burns Scheduled for Hillsborough County »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting “controlled, prescribed burns” during October and November on two District sites in Hillsborough County. The sites are the Alafia Reservoir property and the Lower Hillsborough property.

September

Hurricane alters agenda for Board meeting »

As a result of impacts from Hurricane Jeanne, the District is shortening the agenda for the Tuesday Governing Board meeting scheduled for the Bartow Service Office.

Structure to be opened to provide flood protection »

To provide flood protection to lakefront properties, the Southwest Florida Water Management District Tuesday will begin releasing water through flood control structure S-353 on the Hernando Pool of the Tsala Apopka Chain of Lakes.

Structure to be opened to provide flood protection »

To provide flood protection to lakefront properties, the Southwest Florida Water Management District Tuesday will begin releasing water through flood control structure S-353 on the Hernando Pool of the Tsala Apopka Chain of Lakes.