On December 6, we celebrate the 78th anniversary of America’s iconic River of Grass. This one-of-a-kind ecosystem was formally dedicated as Everglades National Park on December 6, 1947.
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As we celebrate this season of Thanksgiving, we are showing our gratitude for our dedicated team of employees who work year-round to carry out the South Florida Water Management District’s public service mission.
DID YOU KNOW: The District’s employees work from Orlando to the Florida Keys to safeguard and restore South Florida's water resources and ecosystems, protect our communities from flooding, and meet the region's water needs.
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The South Florida Water Management District uses advanced geospatial and geographic technology to protect and restore South Florida’s water resources and ecosystems.
DID YOU KNOW: The District uses remote-controlled drones, georeferenced images, highly specialized spatial data and other GIS tools to gather important information that helps guide water management decisions throughout the District’s 16-county region.
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The South Florida Water Management District (District) operates one of the largest water control systems in the world, and our dedicated team of public servants is committed to ensuring this vast system operates smoothly and efficiently all year long.
DID YOU KNOW: This primary system of canals and natural waterways connects to community drainage districts and hundreds of smaller neighborhood systems to move water away from homes and businesses.