On December 6, we celebrate the 78th anniversary of America’s iconic River of Grass. This one-of-a-kind ecosystem was formally dedicated as Everglades National Park on December 6, 1947.

DID YOU KNOW: The South Florida Water Management District (District), together with our local, state, federal, and tribal partners, continues to accelerate restoration projects that are improving the quantity, quality, timing and distribution of water within the Greater Everglades Ecosystem.

As we celebrate this season of Thanksgiving, we are showing our gratitude for our dedicated team of employees who work year-round to carry out the South Florida Water Management District’s public service mission.

DID YOU KNOW: The District’s employees work from Orlando to the Florida Keys to safeguard and restore South Florida's water resources and ecosystems, protect our communities from flooding, and meet the region's water needs.

The South Florida Water Management District uses advanced geospatial and geographic technology to protect and restore South Florida’s water resources and ecosystems.

DID YOU KNOW: The District uses remote-controlled drones, georeferenced images, highly specialized spatial data and other GIS tools to gather important information that helps guide water management decisions throughout the District’s 16-county region.

The South Florida Water Management District (District) operates one of the largest water control systems in the world, and our dedicated team of public servants is committed to ensuring this vast system operates smoothly and efficiently all year long.

DID YOU KNOW: This primary system of canals and natural waterways connects to community drainage districts and hundreds of smaller neighborhood systems to move water away from homes and businesses.

It’s Bat Week, and we’re highlighting the many benefits provided by these winged wonders!

DID YOU KNOW: Bats play an important role in our environment and help maintain the balance of South Florida’s ecosystems?

FLORIDA’S BATS: Florida has 13 resident species of bats. Eight of these 13 species call South Florida home.

Though often feared, the spooky truth is that bats are vital to the health of our environment. These misunderstood mammals provide many ecological benefits.

The 2025 King Tide season runs through December 7, 2025, and the South Florida Water Management District (District) is making it easy for the public to find enhanced information about expected tidal conditions.

DID YOU KNOW: The District monitors and documents King Tide events to help guide water management decisions, now and in the future.

The South Florida Water Management District (District) is proud to offer a free library of digital assets that showcase the District’s ongoing work to protect South Florida’s water resources and restore America’s Everglades.

DID YOU KNOW: The District makes it easy to access its online library of photos and videos.

The Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, Kissimmee River and Lake Okeechobee offer some of the best boating and fishing opportunities in Central and South Florida.

DID YOU KNOW: Boat locks throughout this interconnected system ensure that it is accessible by the public for recreation.

It is National Estuaries Week, and we are highlighting the South Florida Water Management District’s (District) continued efforts to protect and restore South Florida’s coastal watersheds.

DID YOU KNOW: South Florida is home to several major coastal estuaries, including Florida Bay, Biscayne Bay, the Lake Worth Lagoon, the Indian River Lagoon, the Caloosahatchee and the St. Lucie estuaries, to name a few.

In fact, there are a total of 11 distinct estuaries within the District's 16-county region.

Have you ever wondered how much rain has fallen in your neighborhood? Or if a water control structure is open or closed?

DID YOU KNOW: The South Florida Water Management District (District) makes it easy to access this information and other real-time data collected across its 16-county region.