All SFWMD-Managed Boat Locks Are Open
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) reopened all of our navigational boat locks for public access today, Friday, September 27, 2024.
SFWMD Navigation Locks on Lake Okeechobee
All SFWMD-Managed Lands Are Now Open
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) reopened all SFWMD-managed lands for public access today, Friday, September 27, 2024.
To get the latest information on recreation, please visit SFWMD.gov/Recreation and follow SFWMD on Facebook and X, formerly known as Twitter.
SFWMD Closing Navigational Locks in Preparation of Hurricane Helene
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is temporarily closing navigational locks in preparation of Hurricane Helene.
The following locks are closing at the end of operating hours today, Wednesday, September 25, 2024 and will reopen on Friday, September 27, 2024 for their normal operating hours.
SFWMD Navigation Locks on Lake Okeechobee
All SFWMD-Managed Lands Will Temporarily Close Tonight in Preparation for Hurricane Helene
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) will temporarily close all SFWMD-managed lands today, Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. in preparation for Hurricane Helene.
All SFWMD-managed lands are expected to re-open at 6:00 a.m. on Friday, September 27, 2024.
SFWMD Celebrates the Completion of a New Water Storage Project in Osceola County
Osceola County, FL - Today, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), joined many local, state and federal partners to celebrate the completion of a water storage project in Osceola County.
SFWMD and USACE Break Ground on First Major Feature of Western Everglades Restoration Project
Ochopee, Fla. - Today, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) joined the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Jacksonville District (USACE), Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida, Seminole Tribe of Florida, and many other federal, state, and local partners to celebrate the groundbreaking for the first major feature of the Western Everglades Restoration Project (WERP), the L-28 South Culverts, which will support Everglades restoration.
SFWMD Rescinds Burn Ban on SFWMD Lands
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) rescinded the burn ban on all SFWMD lands in Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, Highlands and Polk Counties. Recent rainfall and improved conditions have reduced the risk of wildfires throughout the region.
Statement by SFWMD Governing Board Chairman Chauncey Goss on Governor Ron DeSantis’ Signing of the FY 24-25 State Budget
Today, South Florida Water Management District (District) Chairman Chauncey Goss released the following statement regarding the signing of the state budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 by Governor Ron DeSantis:
SFWMD and USACE Celebrate Major Milestone for Key Everglades Restoration Project in Southwest, FL
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. - The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) along with many state officials and stakeholders celebrated the completion of an important component of the Picayune Strand Restoration Project in Southwest, Florida.
The plugging of a major canal is now complete, marking another milestone on this project.
SFWMD Issues Temporary Burn Ban on District Lands in Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, Highlands and Polk Counties
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) has issued a temporary burn ban on District lands in Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, Highlands and Polk Counties due to dry conditions and the imminent danger of wildfires in the region.
Read Emergency Order 2024-030.
The temporary burn ban includes the building or maintaining of fires for recreational purposes on District lands.