Water News You Can Use

Southwest Florida Water Management District sent this bulletin at 12/12/2019 10:08 AM EST

Save Water This Holiday Season

Tis the season to shop for holiday gifts, and saving water is a gift that rewards everyone. Water conservation is often thought of as a thing we do rather than a thing we give, but this holiday season it can be both. Watch this video to learn about five water-conserving gifts you can give this holiday season.

District Manages Hydrilla to Alleviate Flooding

The District recently partnered with various agencies to treat and remove hydrilla from the Lake Panasoffkee Outlet River to help lower lake levels and prevent flooding. Watch this video to learn more.

WISE Program Funds High-Efficiency Toilets for Hotels

The District’s WISE program recently funded a project that provided low-flow toilets to replace inefficient models for area hotels. To see how the District achieved this, watch this video.

High-Tech Irrigation Benefits Crops and Saves Water

The District’s new partnership with the University of Florida and a local grower uses technology to optimize irrigation. Watch this video to learn more.