The South Florida Water Management District (District) operates the regional water management system and implemented pre-storm preparations in anticipation of potentially heavy rainfall from Hurricane Milton. The District will continue to actively monitor, manage and adjust our primary water management system throughout the entire rain event.
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The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) reopened all of our navigational boat locks for public access today, Friday, September 27, 2024.
SFWMD Navigation Locks on Lake Okeechobee

The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) reopened all SFWMD-managed lands for public access today, Friday, September 27, 2024.
To get the latest information on recreation, please visit SFWMD.gov/Recreation and follow SFWMD on Facebook and X, formerly known as Twitter.

The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is temporarily closing navigational locks in preparation of Hurricane Helene.
The following locks are closing at the end of operating hours today, Wednesday, September 25, 2024 and will reopen on Friday, September 27, 2024 for their normal operating hours.
SFWMD Navigation Locks on Lake Okeechobee