The Kissimmee Chain of Lakes form the headwaters of America’s Everglades, and the Kissimmee River Restoration Project is vital to restoring the Greater Everglades Ecosystem.
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Did you know the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) works year-round to advance and expedite the largest wetland restoration effort in the world?
Together with our local, state, and federal partners, the SFWMD continues to make significant progress to restore America’s Everglades, revitalize our wetland ecosystems and protect South Florida’s water resources.
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A comprehensive effort is underway to protect and restore America’s Everglades – now and for future generations. New data demonstrates that restoration and resilience projects across our region are making a measurable difference for water quality and the ecological health of South Florida's natural resources.
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Did you know water supply planning, water conservation and the use of alternative water supplies are essential to meet the growing demand on our limited water resources?
More than 3 billion gallons of water are used every day in Central and Southern Florida by more than 9 million residents and visitors for drinking, bathing, watering our lawns, growing crops and servicing industries.