Navigational Locks Ensure Easy Access to Central and South Florida’s Interconnected Waterways
The Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, Kissimmee River and Lake Okeechobee offer some of the best boating and fishing opportunities in Central and South Florida.
Did you know the South Florida Water Management District operates and maintains 11 navigational locks throughout this interconnected system to help ensure that it is accessible by the public for recreation?
In recognition of Water Reuse Week, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is highlighting the importance of developing alternative water supplies to meet the growing demand on our traditional groundwater and surface water supplies.
Did you know the use of reclaimed water reduces the demand on our underground aquifers and preserves our precious water resources?
Did you know the South Florida Water Management District’s (SFWMD) outstanding team of public servants is working every day to safeguard and protect our precious natural resources and meet the region’s water needs?
Residents and visitors count on the SFWMD to advance Everglades restoration, ensure water supply, provide flood protection, and effectively manage every drop of water that moves through SFWMD's canals, natural areas, levees and water control structures.
Hurricane season begins on June 1, and it is important for all of us living in Florida to begin our pre-season preparations now.
Did you know there are proactive steps you can take to get ready for the 2023 hurricane season and support flood control in your neighborhood? In recognition of National Hurricane Preparedness Week, we’re highlighting ways you can prepare your home and help keep water flowing through our interconnected drainage system. They include:
