Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Overwatering in winter can encourage pests and disease.
The Southwest Florida Water Management District is reminding residents who irrigate their lawns to “Skip a Week” or more of watering during the cooler months of January and February. According to research by the University of Florida, grass doesn’t need to be watered as often during the cooler months. One-half to three-quarters of an inch of water every 10–14 days is sufficient. In fact, if your lawn has received any significant rainfall, then you can turn off your irrigation system and operate it manually as needed. “Overwatering can encourage pests and disease in your lawn,” said Robin Grantham, Florida-Friendly Landscaping project manager. “Too much irrigation can also make lawns less able to survive droughts.” Skipping a week of …
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
The change goes into effect Aug. 1.
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Tuesday, July 31, 2012
The following is quoted from a Hillsborough County media release: Today (July 31), the Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board voted to let the Modified Phase II water shortage restrictions expire for Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties due to improvements in the region’s water resources. Effective August 1, 2012, these counties will return to the District’s year-round water conservation measures of a two-day-per-week lawn and landscape watering schedule, unless a stricter local ordinance applies. The Governing Board voted to lift the restrictions in response to significant improvements in aquifer and river levels as a result of Tropical Storm Debby and regular summer rains. However, the Governing Board urged …
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
If conditions worsen, the Southwest Florida Water Management District will reduce watering to one day a week.
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012
News Report Bloomingdale-Riverview residents soon could be restricted to watering their lawns only one day each week. The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board voted today to give the district’s executive director the authority to issue an emergency order to increase water restrictions in the Tampa Bay area if conditions continue to worsen. Executive Director Blake Guillory is expected to declare a Modified Phase III order for Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties if Tampa Bay Water activates the third level of its water shortage mitigation plan before the governing board’s May 22 meeting. Under Phase III water shortage restrictions, lawn and landscape watering would be reduced to once per week. Citrus, Hernando…
Friday, April 6, 2012
Community members who want to help protect the water resources in their area may apply online for a Community Education Grant from the Southwest Florida Water Management District.
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Friday, April 6, 2012
News Report Community members who want to help protect the water resources in their area may apply online for a Community Education Grant from the Southwest Florida Water Management District. The overall goal of the Community Education Grant program is to actively engage and educate adults about water conservation, protection and preservation. The program is intended to motivate communities to get involved in protecting their water resources through various educational activities. These grants offer reimbursement up to $7,500 to help fund projects that provide communities an opportunity to learn about water resources. To apply, visit the district’s website at WaterMatters.org/communitygrants/. The electronic application allows applicants …
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
April is Water Conservation Month.
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Tuesday, July 26, 2011
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board voted today to extend Phase I water shortage restrictions for the district’s entire 16-county area through Oct. 31. According to a district press release, the decision was made because the region’s water resources have not been replenished due to a delayed start in the summer rainy season. The Phase I order is intended as an alert to prepare for worsening conditions. Under Phase I, residents are asked to check their irrigation systems to ensure they are working properly. This means testing and repairing broken pipes and leaks, and damaged or tilted sprinkler heads. Residents should also check their irrigation timer to ensure the settings are correct and the rain sensor is …
