Swiftmud

The Southwest Florida Water Management District, popularly known as Swiftmud, is hosting four meetings in October and inviting the public to help prioritize the two water bodies, and nearly 30 other rivers and lakes, in determining minimum flow levels.

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As a result of nitrogen levels increasing in area rivers and springs during the past few decades, the water district nicknamed "Swiftmud" has started an educational campaign for September and October to try to persuade residents in Citrus and Marion counties to cut their fertilizer use to no more than twice a year, and to follow the directions for its use.

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While all signs would point to the logical conclusion to the contrary, ie; gutting of the county wetlands division, the threat of a dump on 22nd, etc - the City, Swiftmud, and Friends of the River have actually come to an agreement about the lower Hillsborough River.

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While all signs would point to the logical conclusion to the contrary, ie; gutting of the county wetlands division, the threat of a dump on 22nd, etc - the City, Swiftmud, and Friends of the River have actually come to an agreement about the lower Hillsborough River.

Fresh water for the river 2007

Then they held their noses and jumped off either side of Swiftmud.

Harpy Thyme Anthony, Piers, 1934- 1994

He just slid smoothly along the ground, in the manner the larger Swiftmud had, evidently responding to Metria's hidden touch or silent word.

Harpy Thyme Anthony, Piers, 1934- 1994

Swiftmud perched at the edge of a huge cleft in the ground.

Harpy Thyme Anthony, Piers, 1934- 1994

Gloha tried her best to be unconcerned as Swiftmud got caught by the vortex and floated around it in a diminishing spiral.

Harpy Thyme Anthony, Piers, 1934- 1994

It seemed to be downstream, so they went to Swiftmud, who was muddily snoozing on the dark underworld river.

Harpy Thyme Anthony, Piers, 1934- 1994

Gloha saw that the first one was Sherlock, whom she had met when riding on Swiftmud with Magician Trent's party.

Harpy Thyme Anthony, Piers, 1934- 1994