The S-127 Boat Lock in Okeechobee County will be temporarily closed starting Monday, January 27, 2025 at 7:30 a.m. until further notice. The boat lock will be closed for maintenance. Boaters will not be able to lock through the structure and should make alternate plans.
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The S-65D Boat Lock on the Kissimmee River in Okeechobee County will temporarily close next week for a routine inspection.
The boat lock will close at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, and will remain closed until 7:00 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. Boaters will not be able to lock through the structure and should make alternate plans.
Ensuring the resiliency of the region’s water resources and ecosystems is a key component of the South Florida Water Management District’s mission.
DID YOU KNOW: The District is working every day to advance resiliency initiatives that protect and safeguard water resources and ecosystems from Orlando to the Florida Keys.
The South Florida Water Management District (District) is committed to supporting the development of alternative water supplies to help meet the region’s future water needs.
DID YOU KNOW: The District is now accepting applications for cost-share projects to construct and implement alternative water supply projects throughout its 16-county region.