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District to Hold Virtual Workshop on Minimum Flows for Little Manatee River in Hillsborough County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) invites the public to a virtual workshop Wednesday, Sept.
All District Offices Open Thursday, Aug. 31
All Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) offices will be open Thursday, Aug. 31, as the District begins to return to normal operations after Hurricane Idalia.
District Raises Activation Level of Emergency Operations Center
Emergency Operations Center at Level 1 Activation
All District Offices Closed Aug. 29 and 30
All Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) offices will be closed Tuesday, Aug. 29, and Wednesday, Aug. 30, due to potential impacts from Tropical Storm Idalia.
All District-Managed Campgrounds and Properties to Close Monday, Aug. 28, at 3 p.m.
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) will close all District-managed campgrounds and properties to include trails and day use areas throughout its 16-county region Monday, Aug. 28, at 3 p.m. in anticipation of impacts from Tropical Storm Idalia.
Water Management Districts Participate in Joint Public Workshop on Ranking Water Bodies
The Southwest Florida Water Management District, St. Johns River Water Management District and South Florida Water Management District have scheduled a virtual joint public meeting at 10 a.m.
District to Hold Virtual Public Workshop on Ranking Water Bodies
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is seeking public input to determine the priority of minimum flows and levels (MFLs) establishment for lakes, wetlands, rivers, streams and aquifers in the District as well as the establishment of water reservations.
Governing Board to Meet in Brooksville
The Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, Aug. 22, at 9 a.m. at District Headquarters, located at 2379 Broad Street in Brooksville.
District to Host Student Internship Fairs in Brooksville and Tampa
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) will host student internship career fairs Saturday, Aug. 26, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., to recruit graduating high school seniors and college students.
Governor Appoints Nancy Watkins and Reappoints Ashley Bell Barnett, Kelly Rice, and Joel Schleicher to the District’s Governing Board
Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Nancy Watkins and reappointed Ashley Bell Barnett, Kelly Rice, and Joel Schleicher to the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board.