Big Cypress Basin

The South Florida Water Management District is comprised of two major basins, the Okeechobee and the Big Cypress Basin.

The Big Cypress Basin (BCB) includes Collier County and part of Monroe County, and is responsible for the operation, maintenance, planning and capital improvements for approximately 162 miles of canals and 46 water control structures in this region.

PUBLIC MEETING: Lower West Coast Partnering Sessions - Focus on Consumptive Use and Environmental Resources permitting. November 18 in Naples.

Big Cypress Basin Local Partner Agreements Move Forward - Projects to provide water quality benefits and improved stormwater management. (Nov. 17)

Construction to Begin on New Golden Gate Canal Weir No. 3 - Replaces original structure built in the early 1960s. (Oct. 19)

Freedom Park to Reduce Flooding, Improve Water Quality for Naples Bay - SFWMD invested $12.3 million in the project; ribbon-cutting ceremony to be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday. (Oct. 5)

LOCAL GOVERNMENT NEWSLETTER - news and information of interest to local governments in the Big Cypress Basin and Collier County.

Water Shortage Restrictions
Remain in Effect

Residents in most areas are allowed to water from one to two-days-a-week, if needed. Deepening drought makes conservation even more important. more >

The BCB Field Station is located nearby, at 6167 Janes Lane, Naples, Florida 34109. Hours of operation are from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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