The South Florida Water Management District is highlighting the many ways you can enjoy our public lands this summer, and all year long.
DID YOU KNOW: The District is the steward of more than 1 million acres of public lands throughout our 16-county region.
Join the South Florida Water Management District for the second public meeting about the 2026 Upper East Coast (UEC) Water Supply Plan Update. This meeting will provide updates on SFWMD initiatives for water resource protection measures, Everglades restoration projects, saltwater interface mapping, and assessing changing conditions in the UEC Planning Area through 2050. The planning area includes all of Martin and St. Lucie counties, and the northeastern portion of Okeechobee County.
Join the South Florida Water Management District (District) for the upcoming Recreational Public Forum to discuss public recreational opportunities.
The S-65 Boat Lock on Lake Kissimmee in Osceola County near the Polk County line will temporarily close next week for routine maintenance.
The boat lock will close at 7:30 p.m. after its normal operating hours on Sunday, June 14, 2026, and will re-open at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, June 19, 2026. Boaters will not be able to lock through the structure and should make alternate plans.
