| has gloss | eng: The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District), unofficially nicknamed “Swiftmud” or “SWFWMD,” is one of five regional agencies directed by state law to protect and preserve water resources within its boundaries. Established in 1961 to operate and maintain several large flood protection projects, the District's responsibilities have expanded to include managing water supply and protecting water quality and the natural systems — rivers, lakes, wetlands and associated uplands. |
