Boaters should be aware of potential boat lock closures over the next few days due to possible impacts from Hurricane Elsa
With Hurricane Elsa expected to impact South Florida early next week, some boat locks will temporarily close in order to ensure public safety, prevent damage to the locks, and aid in flood protection operations.
Moving one of the engines into the S-5A Pump Station (1954).
Pump stations are one of the most critical tools in our toolbox when it comes to moving water in South Florida. Did you know that the South Florida Water Management District operates nearly 90 pump stations? In this edition, we’re taking a look at one of the oldest and most powerful pump stations in South Florida: the S-5A Pump Station in Palm Beach County.
After receiving input from the public, stakeholders, and an expert review panel, the 2021 Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) Well Science Plan is now available at SFWMD/asr. This inaugural plan is anticipated to be updated annually to reflect the latest science and best available information on the use of ASR wells in Everglades projects.
Public access to the Arthur R. Marshal Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge from Lee Road in Boynton Beach is temporarily restricted in certain areas.
The parking lot will remain open and surrounding features such as the kayak rental facility are not be affected.
