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Southwest Florida Water Management District sent this bulletin at 08/13/2019 10:31 AM EDT

District Project Uses Hydraulic Carving to Restore Watersheds

The land at Balm Boyette Scrub Nature Preserve in Wimauma hasn’t heard running water since it was mined in the 1960s. The District’s SWIM Program is using hydraulic carving to restore the stream that was previously there. Watch to learn more about how the District uses hydraulic carving to restore watersheds.

Farmers Create Sustainable Fields with District Help

The District’s Agricultural Ground and Surface Water Management Program helps farmers create a field layout that benefits the environment while still producing quality crops. Learn how the program promotes an environmentally sustainable agricultural operation.

District Leader Shares Career Advice at Meeting

District leader, Scott Letasi, provided young professionals with valuable career advice at the American Water Resources Association’s (AWRA) Young Professionals Lunch and Learn hosted at the District. Read here to learn tips for building a solid career foundation.

District Project Provides Flood Relief for Residents

A District project is helping to provide some much-needed relief to flooding in South Tampa. Watch this video to learn more about the South Tampa Stormwater Project.