The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is actively addressing the impacts of rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and changing rainfall and flood patterns. As part of our ongoing efforts, we are encouraging stakeholders and the public to share their comments on the 2023 Draft Sea Level Rise and Flood Resiliency Plan.
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Did you know the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) makes it easy to access its online library of photos that showcase the beauty of South Florida’s environmental lands?

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

GLADES COUNTY, Fla. - The Buckhead Ridge S-127 Boat Lock on Lake Okeechobee's North Shore will re-open tomorrow, Thursday, June 8, 2023, after being temporarily closed to navigation for maintenance work.