Managing water and keeping an eye on the weather go hand-in-hand in South Florida. This is because the Everglades and, more broadly, South Florida are rain-driven ecosystems -- nearly all of the surface water we manage comes from rainfall that falls within the District's boundaries. Did you know that meteorology helps guide some of our most important water management decisions?
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The S-310 Boat Lock near Clewiston is now open to public access during normal daytime operating hours, 5:30 a.m. - 9 p.m., effective immediately. Starting Oct. 1, the lock will be open 5:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Boats may now use the lock to navigate between Lake Okeechobee and the Industrial Canal and C-21 Canal.

Everglades restoration and protection of our water resources are critical to our way of life in Florida. Did you know you can be a part of our important work and get a great looking license plate on your vehicle?
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