Did you know flood control is a key component of the South Florida Water Management District’s public service mission?
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Did you know the 2024 Florida Python Challenge® continues to advance efforts to remove invasive Burmese pythons and raise awareness about the threat they pose to Florida’s ecology?
WHY IT MATTERS: Invasive pythons are one of the most destructive and harmful species in America’s Everglades. They threaten our precious native ecosystem by preying upon the wildlife that lives there, including wading birds, mammals, and other reptiles.
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The annual Atlantic hurricane season begins on Saturday, June 1, and it is important for all of us living in Florida to begin preparing and taking proactive steps to help support flood control in our communities.
South Florida has an interconnected drainage system, and flood control in South Florida is a shared responsibility between the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), county and city governments, local drainage districts, HOAs, and residents.
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Did you know the use of reclaimed water reduces the demand on our underground aquifers and preserves our precious water resources?
In recognition of Water Reuse Week, the South Florida Water Management District is highlighting the importance of developing alternative water supplies to meet the growing demand on our traditional groundwater and surface water sources.