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Southwest Florida Water Management District sent this bulletin at 02/21/2017 01:21 PM EST

District Reports Consistent Seagrass Increases in Tampa Bay

The District has seen another increase in the acres of seagrass beds in Tampa Bay. The District's seagrass 2016 mapping study shows Tampa Bay now supports 41,655 acres of seagrass beds. Learn why seagrass is an important barometer of a bay's health.

Rainfall Patterns Expected to Change in 2017

A change in the global weather pattern in 2016 meant residents also saw a change in rainfall patterns. But will those weather patterns continue in 2017? Find out.

Tour Wetland Treatment Project at Springs

The District constructed a wetland area at Three Sisters Springs in Crystal River to treat stormwater runoff before it enters Kings Bay. Watch a video about the completed project.

Public Affairs Staff Take on Leadership Roles in Florida

Several staff members in our Public Affairs Bureau are using the skills they've built at the District to now direct public relations professionals across the state. Learn which organizations are benefitting.