DYK: World Migratory Bird Day Highlights SFWMD’s Efforts to Restore Natural Ecosystems

Did you know the South Florida Water Management District works year-round to restore and protect natural ecosystems that provide important habitat for migratory birds as they travel through the region?

In recognition of World Migratory Bird Day, we are highlighting the SFWMD’s continued efforts to support and improve wildlife habitat through ecosystem restoration and effective land management.

DYK: Celebrating Earth Day!

Did you know the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) works year-round to expedite the largest wetland restoration effort in the world and ensure the ecological health of Central and Southern Florida’s natural resources?

Together with our federal, state and local partners, we continue to make significant progress on restoration and resilience efforts that are improving the quantity, quality, timing and distribution of water within the Greater Everglades Ecosystem.

DYK: Explore the SFWMD's Photo and Video Library

Did you know the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) makes it easy to access its online library of photos and videos?

These digital assets feature thousands of high-resolution photos and videos of the Everglades, SFWMD events such as groundbreakings and ribbon cuttings, and our public meetings.

Explore and download photos and videos for free using one of the following channels:

Everglades Day Highlights the Natural Beauty of America’s River of Grass

Renowned for its wading birds and wildlife, America’s Everglades is a one-of-a-kind ecosystem that is found nowhere else in the world. From its sawgrass marshes and freshwater ponds to its prairies and forested uplands, this iconic River of Grass is home to dozens of federally threatened and endangered species, including the Florida panther, American crocodile, snail kite and wood stork.

DYK: Ensuring the Resiliency of South FL’s Water Management Infrastructure

The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) actively operates and maintains one of the largest water management systems in the world. This vast system of canals, levees, pump stations and other important water management infrastructure is key to protecting water supplies and providing flood control for over 9 million people in Central and Southern Florida.

DYK: April is Water Conservation Month!

April is Water Conservation Month! Did you know conserving water year-round is an integral part of managing and protecting South Florida’s water supplies today and for future generations?

At the South Florida Water Management District, an important component of our mission is to plan for the water supplies of the region’s residents, visitors, and the environment. The SFWMD proactively develops long-term water supply plans to monitor, evaluate and identify water sources and projects to meet the future water needs from Orlando to the Florida Keys.

DYK: Celebrating World Water Day and the Protection of South FL’s Water Resources

Did you know the South Florida Water Management District continues to make significant progress on key projects that are improving the quantity, quality, timing and distribution of water within the Greater Everglades Ecosystem?

Together with our local, state, and federal partners, the SFWMD works year-round to advance some of the largest and most complex water quality and ecosystem restoration projects in the world. Our SFWMD team continues to advance and accelerate projects that protect Florida’s natural resources, while ensuring an adequate water supply for our communities.