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As the 2022 hurricane season comes to a close, we’re recognizing the South Florida Water Management District’s dedicated team of employees who work all year long to support our complex system for regional drainage. Even outside of the rainy season, water managers must be prepared for rainfall and drainage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year.
Did you know SFWMD proactively prepares year-round for significant weather events to support the District’s system of canals, levees and water control structures?
Whether it’s a typical summer rainstorm, a hurricane or drought, our highly-skilled staff maintain the specialized expertise needed to keep the water management system operating smoothly and efficiently. Throughout the year, the District’s Operations and Maintenance staff manages and oversees:
- 2,175+ miles of canals
- 2,130+ miles of levees/berms
- 915+ water control structures
- 620+ project culverts
- 89 pump stations
Moving water to meet varying conditions and needs is essential to sustaining South Florida's people and our environment. Our dedicated SFWMD employees are committed to carrying out the District's mission to manage and protect our water resources.