Did you know the South Florida Water Management District operates the largest water control system in the world to protect South Florida residents and visitors from flooding? This regional water management system of canals, levees and water control structures moves water safely away from homes, businesses and populated areas in times of heavy rain.
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Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for upcoming public meetings and events. 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.
The South Florida Water Management District, along with our local, state and federal partners, works on the largest ecosystem restoration project in the world: Restoring America's Everglades. Did you know that our historic progress will support the ecological health of South Florida's natural resources and protect the Everglades for future generations?
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, Fla. - The Taylor Creek S-193 Boat Lock on Lake Okeechobee's North Shore will be temporarily closed to navigation starting today Monday, April 18 - Friday, May 6, 2022 for maintenance. Other boat locks maintained by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) will remain open during these days.