It is National Estuaries Week, and we are highlighting the South Florida Water Management District’s (District) continued efforts to protect and restore South Florida’s coastal watersheds.
DID YOU KNOW: South Florida is home to several major coastal estuaries, including Florida Bay, Biscayne Bay, the Lake Worth Lagoon, the Indian River Lagoon, the Caloosahatchee and the St. Lucie estuaries, to name a few.
The South Florida Water Management District's Tidal Outlook for the forecast period of September 22, 2025 through September 28, 2025, is now available. Tidal water levels along Florida's southeast coast are currently exceeding the National Weather Service (NWS) "Minor Flooding" threshold. On Florida’s southwest coast and the Florida Keys, tidal water levels are expected to exceed the NWS "Minor Flooding" threshold.
The G-36 Boat Lock at Henry Creek in Okeechobee County on Lake Okeechobee's North Shore will temporarily close for routine maintenance next week. The boat lock will close on Monday, September 22, 2025 at 9:00 p.m. and is expected to re-open at 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
Boaters will not be able to lock through the structure and should make alternate plans.
