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Learn about the projects and programs that make a difference in your community, and how you can play a part in preserving our shared water resources.


bullet 14 Florida Keys Hotels and Motels Become Water CHAMPs - 634 hotel & motel rooms to save water and money through SFWMD pilot program. (Oct. 23)

bullet SFWMD Piloting Water CHAMP in the Florida Keys - Discover Why Hotels and Motels Embrace Water CHAMP.


The SFWMD produces a number of different types of print publications, videos and other materials, which are designed to appeal to varied audiences. Many have been created for the general public. These include newsletters, brochures, fact sheets, posters, maps/recreational guides, videos and presentations.

Some of the newest/most popular web sites and publications include:

Everglades Forever - it's Yours to Save WEB SITE: Everglades4ever -
Ways YOU can help the Everglades!

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bullet WaterMatters - a full color newsletter (available in English & Spanish on-line) produced 2 times a year.

bullet SFWMD: Who We Are & What We Do [PDF]

bullet FREE - SFWMD Screen Savers

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More Conservation Publications & Links


bullet Best Practices (BMPs) for So. Fl. Homeowners & Landscape Pros - web site outlining a Broward Co. based program with tips for homeowners and landscape professionals.

bullet Replacing trees or plants after the storms? Florida Power & Light offers guidance in planting the right trees in the right places to protect power lines.

An overview of how water resources function in the region:
bullet Water: A Precious Commodity [PDF]
bullet El Agua: Un Valioso Recurso [PDF]

bullet Florida Water Conservation Initiative - State strategies [PDF]

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bullet Water Wisely:
Water Conservation Starts in Your Backyard
– Presentation for homeowners and community groups [PPT]; Print format [PDF]



The Big Picture


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bullet The Ripple Effect covers the latest water news – straight from the source. Updated monthly after Governing Board meetings, the newsletter is emailed to subscribers, and is also available here. Premiering in May 2008, this newsletter replaces the State of the Water Management System and the Greater Everglades Ecosystem eNewsletter.

bullet Ripple Effect Archive


bullet NEW: Everglades Restoration Progress - Quick Facts [PDF] bullet Map of Restoration Progress [PDF]

bullet Know the Flow [PDF]
arrow bullet Conozca el Sistema de Drenaje [PDF]
(A two-sided poster that describes the three levels of flood control – neighborhood, secondary and regional – and offers residents tips for checking/maintaining their neighborhood drainage system.)

bullet SFWMD Facility and Infrastructure Map (two-sided poster) overview [PDF] and detailed insets [PDF]


bullet Full List of General Interest SFWMD Publications

bullet Full List of Educational Resources/Publications - for teachers & students

bullet Exploring Florida - Social studies resources for teachers & students



Click here to order a publication. Please include the title/s of the publication or brochure/s, as well as your name and a street address where you want the publications sent.

bullet Everglades Radio Network - As you drive on I-75, tune in to the Everglades Radio Network and learn about the history, heritage, natural beauty and environmental challenges facing the Everglades, and the creatures that live there.

bullet Glossary of Technical Terms and Acronyms







Water Supply Planning

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