The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) has issued a temporary burn ban on District lands in Collier and Hendry Counties due to dry conditions and the imminent danger of wildfires in the region.
Read Emergency Order 2023-016.
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Spring will soon be in full bloom, bringing longer days, warmer weather and the ability to spend more time enjoying the great outdoors.
Daylight Saving Time provides an extra hour of sunshine to enjoy the many recreational opportunities available on more than one million acres of public lands managed by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD).
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Nearly 102,000 wading bird nests were initiated during the 2021 wading bird nesting season, according to the latest South Florida Wading Bird Report.
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OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, Fla. - The Taylor Creek S-193 Boat Lock on Lake Okeechobee's North Shore is temporarily closed to navigation until further notice. The Boat Lock will re-open as soon as possible. Other boat locks maintained by the South Florida Water Management District will remain open during this time period.