Water Matters Podcast

Water Matters Podcast Episode 10: Rain Barrels

Have you thought about getting a rain barrel but have questions? What type should you get? How do you install one? Are they even allowed? We talked to an expert from Hern

Water Matters Podcast Episode 9: Exploring Data

Whether it’s the water quality of the region’s rivers and lakes or the amount of rain that fell in your backyard, there is a wide variety of data available at your finger

Podcast Episode 8: Plants, Animals and More

From the red fox to the white tailed deer, you can find a wide variety of species on District lands. And not just four-legged friends. You’ll find beautiful birds, roamin

Podcast Episode 7: Educational Resources for Students, Teachers & Parents

In this informative episode of the Water Matters Podcast, host Michele Sager dives into the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s wide range of free educational r

Podcast Episode 6: Understanding Your Irrigation System - Top FAQs Answered

Welcome to this episode of the Water Matters Podcast, presented by the Southwest Florida Water Management District! Today, we’re diving deep into one of the most common q

Podcast Episode 5: Inside SWFWMD’s Emergency Operations Center – Year-Round Hurricane Preparedness

Hurricane season in Florida officially runs from June to November, but at the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD), storm preparedness is a year-round com

Podcast Episode 4 Uncovering Florida’s Springs How They Work, Why They Matter & Ways to Protect Them

Welcome to the Water Matters Podcast , brought to you by the Southwest Florida Water Management District! Join host Michele Sager and Dr. Madison Trowbridge, a springs sc

Podcast Episode 3: Prescribed Fires in Florida - The Benefits for Ecosystems, Wildlife, and Water

Did you know nearly every natural community in Florida is shaped by fire? In this episode of the Water Matters podcast, host Michele Sager interviews Felicia Nudo, a land

Podcast Episode 2: Reduce Your Water Use – Practical Tips and Tools for Every Floridian

In this episode of the Water Matters Podcast, hosted by Michele Sager, we dive into the world of water conservation with guest Katherine Munson, lead communications coord

Podcast Episode 1: Explore West Central Florida's HIDDEN GEMS for Outdoor Recreation!

Whether you’re a hiker, biker, camper, or simply a nature enthusiast, outdoor recreation on West Central Florida’s conservation lands offers an escape into natural beauty