The 2025 Florida Python Challenge™ kicks off this week, raising awareness about nonnative species and providing participants a firsthand opportunity to join in the effort to remove invasive Burmese pythons from the Everglades ecosystem.
DID YOU KNOW: Invasive pythons are one of the most destructive and harmful species in America’s Everglades.
July is Smart Irrigation Month, serving as an important reminder that efficient irrigation helps conserve water year-round and protects our precious natural resources.
DID YOU KNOW: Approximately 50 percent of residential water is used for irrigation?
WATERING WISELY: We can all support the protection of South Florida’s water resources by watering wisely and following local irrigation ordinances.
The water cycle is an important component of managing and protecting South Florida’s water resources. This continuous cycle of water brings us rain, recharges our aquifers, and helps fill our lakes, rivers and other bodies of water.
Whether you are planning a weekend staycation or a quick afternoon retreat, the South Florida Water Management District’s (District) public lands offer something for everyone this summer.
DID YOU KNOW: The District is the steward of more than 1 million acres of public lands throughout our 16-county region.
