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Projects & Programs offers insight into many current and future activities, often involving local communities, government and industry, that help protect and restore our water and related resources.
Topics
Adopt-A-Pond
The restoration or rehabilitation of stormwater ponds is essential to the health of our lakes, creeks, rivers, and bays.
Aquatic Plant Management
This program targets troublesome, invasive species.
Central Florida Coordination Area Action Plan
The Southwest Florida, South Florida and St. Johns River water management districts have developed an Action Plan to facilitate coordination on water supply planning and resource regulation.
FARMS Program
An incentive program for the agricultural community to install and maintain irrigation best management practices.
Federal Flood Map Updates
Flood maps are being updated for our area with our help & input.
Know Where It Flows
A primer for proper lawn care and septic system maintenance.
Lake Hancock Lake Level Modification and Outfall Treatment Projects
The Lake Hancock Projects are a critical part of meeting minimum flows, improving water quality and protecting estuaries.
Minimum Flows and Levels (MFLs)
This program addresses development and implementation of minimum flows and levels to prevent significant harm to water bodies that may be associated with water withdrawals.
Myakka River Watershed Initiative
A comprehensive watershed study and planning effort designed to develop strategies to protect, enhance and restore natural systems and water quality, while addressing issues of water supply and flood protection.
Northern District Strategy
Water conservation and water supply planning in north-central Florida.
Northern Tampa Bay Phase II Program
Information and details regarding the Northern Tampa Bay Phase II Program.
Nutrient Remediation Workgroup
Citizens, industry and government working together to protect our springs.
Peace River Cumulative Impact Assessment
A study by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to assess the cumulative effects of historical land use, water use and climate changes on Peace River streamflows, water quality and ecology.
Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWUCA)
SWUCA water resource information, issues and concerns.
Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Program
The SWIM program is responsible for many of our water quality, natural systems and flood management initiatives.
Watershed Management Program
This program evaluates a watershed’s capacity to protect, enhance and restore water quality and natural systems, as well as achieve flood protection. Floodplain data has been developed for watersheds in the District and can be interactively viewed using our floodplain map viewer.
