The South Florida Water Management District (District) continues to advance restoration projects that are restoring, revitalizing and protecting our natural resources -- now and for future generations.
DID YOU KNOW: The District works year-round to advance some of the largest and most complex water quality and ecosystem restoration projects in the world. The Everglades provides habitat for many species, supplies fresh water to millions of people and protects South Florida's communities by storing and moving water.
WHY IT MATTERS: These projects are making a real difference for South Florida's environment and the more than nine million residents who live here. Together with our local, state, federal and tribal partners we continue to make significant progress on projects that are restoring America's Everglades, revitalizing wetlands, reestablishing natural water flow and protecting native wildlife habitat.
BY THE NUMBERS: The District and its partners have celebrated more than 75 project completions, groundbreakings and other major milestones since 2019. Every project we complete helps safeguard this iconic landscape for people and the environment in South Florida.
CELEBRATING MAJOR PROGRESS: In celebration of World Nature Conservation Day, we are highlighting the significant progress that continues to be made to advance key restoration projects that are improving the quantity, quality, timing and distribution of water within the Greater Everglades Ecosystem. Together, these projects are working to:
✅ Advance Everglades restoration
✅ Improve water quality
✅ Increase water storage capacity
✅ Restore and protect South Florida’s natural ecosystems
✅ Provide flood protection for South Florida communities
PROTECTING OUR WATER RESOURCES: The District remains committed to continuing the momentum and advancing key restoration projects that protect our natural resources and ecosystems.
We encourage you to visit SFWMD.gov/Restoration to learn more about key restoration efforts and about the comprehensive plan to restore America's Everglades.