Scientific Publications and SFER
Science and engineering provide the framework for the South Florida Water Management District's mission to balance and improve South Florida's flood control, water quality, natural systems and water supply.
The District's scientists and engineers produce an array of technical reports and publications to present their research and document the agency's efforts to meet its mission. The most prominent among these is the annual South Florida Environmental Report (SFER) that highlights the previous year's science, engineering and environmental restoration progress.
Draft 2019 South Florida Environmental Report – Upcoming Review
The draft 2019 South Florida Environmental Report (SFER) will be posted on the 2019 SFER Web Board beginning on Sept. 21, 2018. All items will be posted on the web board as soon as they are available. All items should be posted on the web board and on this web page by Nov. 1, 2018. Both the peer and public review will be conducted via the web board. See the web board for more details on the review process and dates.
2018 South Florida Environmental Report
Marking the 20th year of consolidated reporting, the 2018 South Florida Environmental Report (SFER) showcases dozens of agency reports in a three-volume publication, complemented by the Consolidated Project Report Database.
Volume I covers findings derived from regional monitoring and research projects and highlights key financial information during the 2017 reporting period. Volume II provides an annual update on the planning and project status for eight annual reports required of all water management districts. Volume III expands on Volume I by further streamlining unified reporting and fulfilling various federal and state permit-related reporting requirements.
2018 South Florida Environmental Report: Highlights [PDF]
Volume I: The South Florida Environment [PDF]
Volume II: District Annual Plans and Reports [PDF]
Volume III: Annual Permit Reports [PDF]
SFER Consolidated Project Database
- 2017 South Florida Environmental Report:
2017 SFER: Highlights [PDF]
Volume I
Volume II
Volume III
- 2016 South Florida Environmental Report:
2016 SFER: Highlights [PDF]
Volume I
Volume II
Volume III
- 2015 South Florida Environmental Report:
2015 SFER: At a Glance [PDF]
Executive Summary [PDF]
Volume I
Volume II
Volume III
- 2014 South Florida Environmental Report:
2014 SFER: At a Glance [PDF]
Executive Summary [PDF]
Volume I
Volume II
Volume III
- 2013 South Florida Environmental Report:
Executive Summary [PDF]
Volume I
Volume II
Volume III
- 2012 South Florida Environmental Report:
Executive Summary [PDF]
Volume I
Volume II
Volume III
- 2011 South Florida Environmental Report:
Executive Summary [PDF]
Volume I
Volume II
Volume III
- 2010 South Florida Environmental Report:
Executive Summary [PDF]
Volume I
Volume II
- 2009 South Florida Environmental Report:
Executive Summary [PDF]
Volume I
Volume II
- 2008 South Florida Environmental Report:
Executive Summary [PDF]
Volume I
Volume II
- 2007 South Florida Environmental Report:
Executive Summary [PDF]
Volume I
Volume II
- 2006 South Florida Environmental Report:
Executive Summary [PDF]
Volume I
Volume II
- 2005 South Florida Environmental Report:
Executive Summary [PDF]
Volume I
Volume II
More Technical Reports & Publications
- Adaptive Protocols for Lake Okeechobee
- Aquifer Storage and Recovery Documents
- Alternative Treatment Technologies
- Big Cypress Basin Technical Reports
- Climate Change in South Florida
- Desalination
- Estuaries
- Everglades Annual Reports, 1994-1998
- Everglades/Florida Bay Ecosystem Documents
- Florida Forever Workplan
- Florida Waters Resources Manual [PDF]
- Hurricane Effects on South Florida Water Management System: A Case Study of Hurricane Wilma of October 2005 [PDF]
- Hydrologic Impact of the 2004 Hurricane Season on South Florida [PDF]
- Hydrology and Hydraulics
- Kissimmee Basin Reports
- Kissimmee Chain of Lakes (KCOL) Long Term Management Reports
- Kissimmee River Restoration Evaluation Documents
- Lake Okeechobee – General
- Lake Okeechobee Hydrograph [PDF]
- Lake Okeechobee Protection Plan
- Lake Okeechobee Technical Summaries
- Lake Okeechobee Weekly Climate Updates, Technical Summaries and Operational Reports (see left column of web page)
- Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals
- Minimum Flows and Levels Documents
- Pesticide Reports
- Restoration Strategies Science Plan
- Restoration Strategies Science Plan – Related Documents
- Saltwater Interface Maps by County
- Settlement Agreement and Companion Reports
- SFWMD Formation Identification Guide [ZIP, 2.8 GB]
- South Florida Water Management Mode (SFWMM) Position Analysis – Initial Stage Values – Current Month [PDF]
- Stormwater Treatment Areas and Flow Equalization Basins
- Strategic Plan
- System Storage Reports
- Wading Bird Reports
- Water Conservation Publications
- Water Shortage [PDF]
- Water Reservations
- Water Supply – Hydrogeological Manuals
- Water Supply – Hydrogeological Reports
- Water Supply Plans
- Water Supply Reports
- WCA-3A Shark River Reports
Related Contact: For questions or problems regarding the technical publications on this page, please contact Kim Chuirazzi.