In Broward County, urban South Florida meets the Everglades like nowhere else. A 38-mile stretch of the East Coast Protective Levee provides flood protection for western Broward communities and retains water in Water Conservations Areas 2 and 3, sections of remnant Everglades wetlands. In addition to its critical role in maintaining the levee and the regional flood control system, the South Florida Water Management District works with its partners in Broward County to improve stormwater management and protect water supplies for more than 1.7 million residents and businesses.
Outreach and Intergovernmental Representatives develop partnerships with local governments and drainage districts, utilities, community groups and other stakeholders in Broward County and create a better understanding of local water resource issues through outreach and education activities.
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Fort Lauderdale Field Station 2535 Davie Road Davie, FL 33317 (954) 452-4814 Fax: (954) 452-4825 Map [PDF]
Timothy Sargent, an at-large appointee representing areas including Broward County
Kevin Powers, Vice-Chair and an at-large appointee representing areas including Broward County
Hillsboro Canal Bank Stabilization Project
The South Florida Water Management District has begun a multiyear effort to ensure a 10.4-mile section of the Hillsboro Canal can continue to provide adequate flood protection for residents of Palm Beach and Broward counties. The project will improve the stability of canal banks that have eroded over decades of service, and it will restore the canal to its designed capacity by dredging accumulated sediment. The project is scheduled to begin in October 2013.
The District will be hosting an information session on the Hillsboro Canal Bank Stabilization Project for residents of Broward and Palm Beach counties. SFWMD project managers will be available throughout the session to answer questions on the project.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Sugar Sand Park Community Center
300 S. Military Trail
Boca Raton, FL 33486
For any questions about the information session or the project, please contact Laura Corry, SFWMD Community Outreach Representative for Palm Beach County, at (561) 682-6012, or lcorry@sfwmd.gov.
Task Force and Coordination Teams
Broward County Water Resources Task Force and Technical Team: The Broward County Water Resources Task Force was formed in September 2008. Participants include representatives from Broward County, municipalities, independent districts the South Florida Water Management District and other state and county agencies.
Updating FEMA Flood Zone Maps: The South Florida Water Management District is working to upgrade the 38-mile Broward County portion of South Florida's East Coast Protective Levee. This effort aligns with development of new Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood zone maps for the county.
Broward County Know the Flow Course: This free, half-day seminar provides an overview of water management in South Florida with a specific emphasis on what Broward County residents and property managers can do to better manage and conserve water resources. The course was developed through a cooperative project between Broward County and the South Florida Water Management District. more »
Broward Leaders Water Academy: In an effort to inform local elected officials and community leaders on the challenges of water management, the South Florida Water Management District is partnering with Broward County to hold its second Broward Leaders Water Academy. View Presentations and Photos - January 19, 2011 - present
Broward County Surface Water Coordination Committee: Considers stormwater and flood control issues affecting drainage districts and South Florida Water Management District operations and maintenance.
Broward County Water Advisory Board and Technical Advisory Committee: Advises Board to the County Commission on water issues.
Broward Everglades Working Group: Working to improve water quality in the C-11 basin.
Broward League of Cities: Informs cities within Broward County about local, county and state legislative issues.
Broward County Planning Council: Discusses and coordinates multi-jurisdictional planning.
C-51 Reservoir Partnership Study: This study is assessing feasibility of a reservoir in the C-51 basin that would capture and store excess stormwater for water supply and environmental restoration purposes while also managing freshwater flows into Lake Worth Lagoon. Partners in the study include Lake Worth Drainage District, public water supply utilities and other stakeholders in Palm Beach and Broward counties. Public workshops begin March 2011. more »
Emergency Coordinating Council: Promotes coordination among municipalities and local and state agencies that are represented in the Broward Emergency Operations Center.
Climate Change Task Force: Develops recommendations for a coordinated countywide strategy in mitigating the causes, and addressing the local implications, of global climate change.
Environmental Education Council of Broward County: Topics include environmental education in schools, local projects by council members, community environmental events, working with Environmental Education Providers-Miami Dade County, planning local Envirothon and Stewardship awards.
Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce: Promotes local businesses and business development.
Latin Chamber of Commerce: Promotes local businesses and business development Local Mitigation Strategy: Assists in preparation of Local Mitigation Strategy as required by FEMA. Addresses flood management, local mitigation and emergency management concerns.
Partners in Education: Promoting partnerships with local schools.
South Florida Regional Planning Council: Identifies the long-term challenges and opportunities facing Southeast Florida and assists the Region's leaders in developing and implementing creative strategies that result in more prosperous and equitable communities, a healthier and cleaner environment and a more vibrant economy.
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