In celebration of Earth Day, we are highlighting the South Florida Water Management District’s (District) important role in managing and protecting Central and Southern Florida’s water resources.
DID YOU KNOW: The District works year-round to advance and accelerate key restoration projects that safeguard our precious water resources now and for future generations.
Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for upcoming public meetings in the next three weeks.
Boaters navigating to and from Lake Okeechobee should be advised that the South Florida Water Management District (District) will close certain boat locks at the end of their normal operating hours tonight, Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
Water levels in Lake Okeechobee are expected to fall below 12 feet NGVD or 10.70 feet NAVD. The following boat locks will temporarily cease operations and they will be closed to navigation until specific water levels are met.
The South Florida Water Management District (District) operates and maintains 11 navigational locks throughout Central and Southern Florida.
DID YOU KNOW: These navigational locks provide access to an interconnected system of waterways, including the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, Kissimmee River and Lake Okeechobee.
