Lower West Coast
Regional Service Center

The Lower West Coast Regional Service Center of the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) area of responsibility includes all of Lee and Hendry counties and part of Charlotte County.

2301 McGregor Boulevard
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Phone: (239) 338-2929
Fax: (239) 338-2936
Toll Free : 1 (800) 248-1201

Water Shortage Restrictions
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		Effective April 18, most areas of the District will be allowed to water two-days-a-week if needed. Improved conditions prompted the modified mandatory water use restrictions. more >
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: Two-Day-A-Week Watering

Project Enhances Water Quality in Charlotte Harbor - SFMWD and Cape Coral partner on stormwater improvements. (July 8)

Demonstration Projects in Agricultural Region to Improve Everglades Water Quality - Partnership for expanded best farming practices targets C-139 Basin. (June 17)

Treatment Marsh to Improve Water Quality in Estero Bay - SFWMD and Lee County Partner at Park Project Site. (May 15)

WATER SAVINGS INCENTIVE PROGRAM (SIP): Get Grant Application (You will need to register from this link).

LOCAL GOVERNMENT NEWS: Get Programs and events of interest to Lower West Coast residents.

Philip Flood, Jr. is the Lower West Coast Service Center Director. Phone: (239) 338-2929, Ext. 7768; and E-mail: pflood@sfwmd.gov

Ricardo Valera, Regulatory Director. Phone: (239) 338 - 2929, Ext. 7733; or E-mail at rvalera@sfwmd.gov

Susan Sanders, Lead Media Specialist works with local newspapers, television and radio to answer the public's questions about SFWMD projects and programs. Phone: (239) 338 - 2929, Ext 7715, cell: (239) 229 - 7295; or E-mail at ssanders@sfwmd.gov

SFWMD News Room

Water Restrictions/Watering Hours

Local government and community groups from Southwest Florida should contact Sally McPherson. She works within the region to explain the importance of water resource issues to groups and communities. Phone: (239) 338 - 2929, Ext 7783; or E-mail at smcphers@sfwmd.gov

Speakers Bureau: We provide speakers for community groups and organizations with an audience of 25 of more. Topics include current "Hot Topics", Who We Are and What We Do, Greater Everglades Restoration and more.

Other Lower West Coast Contacts

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