Canal & Structure Operations Our regional water management system, with more than 2,600 miles of canals and levees and about 1,300 water control structures helps to protect regional water supplies and alleviate flooding. more >
CERP/Everglades Restoration Efforts to restore and protect the historic Everglades ecosystem are being led by the District and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. more >
Ecosystem Restoration Estuaries, lakes, rivers and wetlands are all part of the greater Everglades system. Each ecosystem represents a unique management challenge. more >
Emergency Management Flood and drought, like hurricanes and wildfires have always been a part of subtropical Florida. Planning, monitoring and management can lessen the impact of these natural extremes. more >
Environmental Monitoring Timely, comprehensive and accurate information is essential to measure the success of efforts to protect the region's water resources. more >
Land Resources Why lands are acquired and managed to support SFWMD initiatives and what sites are available for recreation, as well as how land resources activities integrate with water management. more >
Permitting/Regulation Regulations and permits help insure that surface and ground water are used in ways that benefit the general public and preserve the resources. more >
Simulation Modeling Models help scientists and planners measure the possible effects of a variety of impacts on various complex systems -- all in a "virtual" world. more >
Watershed Management The Kissimmee, Okeechobee, Coastal Ecosystems and Everglades/Florida Bay are the SFWMD's primary watersheds. Each system's dynamics, ecosystem functions and conservation biology are integrated. more >
Water Supply Rainfall replenishes the aquifers that supply more than 90% of the region's drinking water. But rain is scarcest when demand is highest, stressing water supplies. more >
Canal & Structure Operations
Northern Everglades
