SOUTH BAY, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis joined the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to announce that all federally funded contracts for the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir have been fully executed, marking a major step forward in accelerating one of the most critical components of Everglades Restoration.
The South Florida Water Management District (District) is now providing updates via email subscription to water utility partners. These emails include relevant information related to water supply and water utilities. These updates are being provided for your awareness and informational purposes only.
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The South Florida Water Management District (District) released the 2026 South Florida Environmental Report (SFER) highlighting the continued progress for Everglades restoration and water quality across South Florida.
This is the final week to apply for funding for alternative water supply and water conservation projects. The South Florida Water Management District (District) is accepting applications for cost-share projects to develop alternative water supplies (AWS) and to advance water conservation initiatives. The deadline to apply is February 26, 2026 at 4 p.m. To apply, visit SFWMD.gov/CoopFunding.
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) issued a Water Shortage Warning for Collier, Glades, Highlands, Lee, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties amid continuing dry conditions and increasing water supply concerns.
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. - The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection along with many other federal, state and local officials, partners and stakeholders celebrated the completion of the Picayune Strand Restoration Project in Collier County. The Picayune Strand Restoration Project is a cornerstone of America’s most ambitious ecosystem restoration effort, the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP).
The South Florida Water Management District (District) is encouraging our partners, stakeholders and the public to provide written comments on the Draft 2025–2035 Kissimmee River Management Area General Management Plan.
This ten-year plan will guide the District’s management of the Kissimmee River Management Area, including land stewardship, public use opportunities, infrastructure maintenance, and natural resource protection. The management area includes lands within the Kissimmee River floodplain across portions of Polk, Osceola, Highlands, Glades, and Okeechobee counties.
Today, South Florida Water Management District (District) Chairman Chauncey Goss released the following statement regarding Governor Ron DeSantis’ proposed Floridians First Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 to the Florida Legislature.
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. - Today, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), along with many federal, state and local officials celebrated the completion of the Biscayne Bay Coastal Wetlands (BBCW) Project. This project will improve the health of Biscayne Bay and aid in wetland rehydration — building coastal resiliency and improving water quality in this area of Miami-Dade County.
The South Florida Water Management District (District) is now accepting applications for cost-share projects to develop alternative water supplies (AWS) and to advance water conservation initiatives. This initiative is part of the State of Florida’s continuing efforts to implement cost-effective strategies to conserve its precious water resources while meeting the state's water needs.
