Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for a two-day planning meeting about the Central and Southern Florida (C&SF) Flood Resiliency Study.
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OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, Fla. - The Taylor Creek S-193 Boat Lock on Lake Okeechobee's North Shore re-opened after being temporarily closed to navigation for maintenance work. Other boat locks maintained by the South Florida Water Management District remain open.

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, Fla. - The Taylor Creek S-193 Boat Lock on Lake Okeechobee's North Shore will temporarily close to navigation starting Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023 for maintenance. The boat lock is expected to re-open by Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. Other boat locks maintained by the South Florida Water Management District will remain open during this time period.

From snail kites and bald eagles to burrowing owls and scrub-jays, birds serve an important role in the comprehensive effort to protect and restore America’s Everglades.
As we soar into the new year, we are highlighting how birds help demonstrate the success of Everglades restoration projects across South Florida.
Did you know the South Florida Water Management District monitors and tracks birds to better understand our unique ecosystems?