Did you know the men and women of the South Florida Water Management District are responsible for advancing Everglades restoration, ensuring water supply, and providing flood protection for more than 9 million residents in South Florida? SFWMD employees work from Orlando to the Florida Keys to carry out the District’s mission and meet the region’s water needs.
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Did you know the South Florida Water Management District operates the largest water control system in the world to protect South Florida residents and visitors from flooding? This regional water management system of canals, levees and water control structures moves water safely away from homes, businesses and populated areas in times of heavy rain.

Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for upcoming public meetings and events. 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.

The South Florida Water Management District, along with our local, state and federal partners, works on the largest ecosystem restoration project in the world: Restoring America's Everglades. Did you know that our historic progress will support the ecological health of South Florida's natural resources and protect the Everglades for future generations?