Planning for the region’s future water needs is a key component of the South Florida Water Management District’s (District) public service mission.
DID YOU KNOW: On average, more than 3.5 billion gallons of water are used every day in South Florida for watering our lawns, drinking, bathing, growing crops, and servicing industries.
As we approach the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season, it’s important for all of us to get to know the key tropical weather terms that may be used by meteorologists over the next few months.
DID YOU KNOW: Understanding tropical terminology can help you stay informed and prepared for whatever nature may send our way.
A record-breaking 294 invasive Burmese pythons were removed from the Everglades ecosystem during the 2025 Florida Python Challenge™, marking the largest number of pythons ever captured as part of the annual competition.
DID YOU KNOW: Burmese pythons are one of the most harmful invasive species in the Everglades.
The South Florida Water Management District (District) has teamed up with Ducks Unlimited, a non-profit conservation organization to restore more than 6,500 acres of wetlands in the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes watershed in Osceola County.
