Did you know conserving water year-round is an integral part of managing and protecting South Florida’s water supplies now and for future generations?
South Florida’s rainy season brings summer thunderstorms and afternoon showers that typically drop more than 30 inches of rain across the region each year. Even with all that water, it’s important to continue to use our water resources wisely during the rainy season -- and all year long.
Did you know that keeping our canals clear of trees, shrubs, and other possible obstructions is an important component of providing flood control in South Florida?
Trees, vegetation and other debris along a canal right of way can cause blockages and interfere with water control structures downstream. These obstructions can prevent water from properly draining, resulting in flooding that impacts residents in the immediate area and many miles away.
Did you know significant progress continues to be made to restore America’s Everglades and protect South Florida’s water resources? The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), along with our local, state, and federal partners, continue to expedite key restoration and water quality improvement projects that benefit the Greater Everglades Ecosystem.
Did you know water is constantly moving through our ecosystem, cycling between the land and air that’s on, above or below the Earth’s surface? The water cycle is a loop that brings us rain, recharges our aquifers, and helps fill our lakes, rivers and other bodies of water.
Understanding and monitoring this continuous circulation of water is an important component of protecting South Florida’s water resources.
