Water Report

South Florida Water Management District: September 2008 Ag Highlights 

Report topics cover: Abundant Rainfall Lifts South Florida Out of Two Year Drought, Crop Damage Isolated and Delayed, Florida Farm Bureau Closely Watching Lake Releases, ‘River of Grass’ Acquisition Update

Southwest Florida Water Management District August Report

FARMS Program rule update and SWFWMD On-Line User Survey covered in this report.

U.S. Sugar/SFWMD Land Acquisition Update

Behind-the-scenes negotiations are still taking place between U.S.
Sugar Corporation and the South Florida Water Management District
(SFWMD).  SFWMD has 75 days from June 24th to secure an acceptable
contract between the two parties to submit to the governing board.  At
that time, all negotiations become public.

Southwest Florida Water Management District Report- July 2008

Rule Amendments to Improve Flow Meter Accuracy

South Florida Water Management District ag highlights- July 2008 

U.S. Sugar/SFWMD Land Acquisition
On June 24th, Florida Farm Bureau issued the following statement regarding the announcement of the sale of U.S. Sugar’s land to the state of Florida.

South Florida Water Management District ag highlights - June 2008
Florida Farmers Welcome EPA’s Clarification of Water Transfer Rule

Southwest Florida Water Management District Report- June 2008
In recognition of new Federal rules regarding mitigation, the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) is considering enhancements to Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP) criteria. . . 

South Florida Water Management District
Water Conditions Once Again Approaching Critical Status After Early April Rain...

Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board Report
Due to drought-related coordination efforts between Florida’s water management districts, the districts are seeking statewide consistency in year-round water conservation measures... 

South Florida Water Management District April Agricultural Highlights Report
Unusual wide-spread spring rainfall has given the South Florida Water Management District governing board a margin of confidence to back off of stringent Modified Phase III water restrictions...