News Room

Reporters, editors and stakeholders as well as the public: get the most recent news releases, features, photos, video clips and other informational and educational materials - gathered below, and in the tabs at the top of this page.

After Hours Media Contacts

Randy Smith
rrsmith@sfwmd.gov
Cell Phone: 561-389-3386

Gabe Margasak
gmargasa@sfwmd.gov
Cell Phone: 561-670-1245

Recent News Releases

District Recovery In Motion After Tropical Storm Fay - Drenching storm produces District-wide rainfall average of 5 inches. (Aug. 20)

Water Managers Report Strong Performance from Flood Control System as Tropical Storm Fay Moves Across Region. (Aug. 19)

Tropical Storm Fay Prompts Activation of South Florida Water Management District Citizen Information Line. (Aug. 18)

Navigation Preparations for Tropical Storm Fay Beginning on Lake Okeechobee, Kissimmee River - Navigation locks to be closed beginning 5 p.m. Monday, August 18. (Aug. 18)

SFWMD Prepares for Heavy Rainfall from Tropical Storm Fay - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Approves Pre-Storm Draw-Down of South Dade. (Aug. 17)

SFWMD Statement: Monitoring Tropical Storm. (Aug. 15)

Water Managers Outline Overarching Restoration Goals for U.S. Sugar Corporation Land Acquisition. (Aug. 14)

STATEMENT from SFWMD Governing Board Chair Eric Buermann and Florida Department Of Environmental Protection Secretary Michael W. Sole Regarding the Order by The Honorable Judge Federico A. Moreno. (Aug. 14)

SFWMD Science to Help Boost Northern Everglades Water Quality - Monitoring network to protect St. Lucie River, Indian River Lagoon. (Aug. 14)

MEDIA: SFWMD Responds to EAA Reservoir Motion - State opposes attempt to compel construction. (Aug. 12)

Florida Achieves Continued Improvements in Everglades Water Quality - Everglades Stormwater Treatment Areas the workhorses of phosphorus cleanup. (Aug. 8)

July Thunderstorms Bring Above-Average Rainfall - Emergency water restrictions remain in place following extended rainfall deficit. (Aug. 4)

Vegetation Maps Help Guide Everglades Restoration Efforts - New and detailed mapping approach developed by SFWMD. (July 29)

Nubbin Slough Project Advances Everglades Restoration - SFWMD improvements restore wetlands on former dairy and pasture lands. (July 28)

Canal Water Levels Lowered Following Recent Rains. (July 24)

Century Commission to Host 2008 Water Congress - (Sept. 25-26 in Orlando) Congress to Find Solutions to Florida's Water Challenges. (July 16, 2008) [PDF]

Restoration Meets Recreation at New Everglades Public Area - More stormwater treatment land opens to hikers, bikers and more. (July 16)

District Curbs Invasive Species in DuPuis Management Area - Environmental restoration furthered with help from Palm Beach County. (July 15)

Water Managers Resolve to Protect Everglades Water. (July 15)

Previous/Archived News Releases

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