The 2025 Florida Python Challenge™ kicks off this week, raising awareness about nonnative species and providing participants a firsthand opportunity to join in the effort to remove invasive Burmese pythons from the Everglades ecosystem.
DID YOU KNOW: Invasive pythons are one of the most destructive and harmful species in America’s Everglades.
Today, South Florida Water Management District (District) Chairman Chauncey Goss released the following statement regarding the signing of the state budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 by Governor Ron DeSantis:
July is Smart Irrigation Month, serving as an important reminder that efficient irrigation helps conserve water year-round and protects our precious natural resources.
DID YOU KNOW: Approximately 50 percent of residential water is used for irrigation?
WATERING WISELY: We can all support the protection of South Florida’s water resources by watering wisely and following local irrigation ordinances.
Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for upcoming public meetings in the next few weeks. For a list of all upcoming meetings, check out our Meeting Calendar. Meeting agendas are available at least seven days in advance.
Meeting format varies for each meeting, and some meetings may be in-person only, virtual only, or a hybrid of both formats, so be sure to check the "Meeting Information" for details.
