Did you know conserving water helps reduce stress on our water supplies during the dry season when rainfall is limited? In South Florida, water is a precious resource that must be managed and conserved year-round to protect our communities and natural systems.
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This week, we’re celebrating an anniversary for America’s iconic River of Grass. This extraordinary ecosystem was formally dedicated as Everglades National Park on December 6, 1947.
As we celebrate the national park’s 76th anniversary tomorrow, Wednesday, December 6, 2023, we’re highlighting our continued work to support the ecological health of our Everglades now and for future generations.

The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season comes to an end on Thursday, November 30, but the South Florida Water Management District continues to proactively prepare for significant weather events all year long.

As we approach Thanksgiving, we are grateful for our talented team of employees who work year-round to carry out the South Florida Water Management District’s public service mission. Did you know SFWMD 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?