Everglades Day Highlights the Unique Beauty of America’s River of Grass.

From its sawgrass marshes and freshwater ponds to its prairies and forested uplands, America’s Everglades is a one-of-a-kind ecosystem that is found nowhere else in the world.

This iconic River of Grass is home to dozens of federally threatened and endangered species, including the Florida panther, American crocodile, snail kite and wood stork. The mix of salt and fresh water makes it the only place on Earth where alligators and crocodiles exist side by side.

April is Water Conservation Month! Conserving water year-round is an integral part of managing and protecting South Florida’s water supplies today and for future generations. The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) proactively develops long-term water supply plans to monitor, evaluate and identify water sources and projects to meet the future water needs throughout its 16-county region. 

Did you know a component of the SFWMD's mission is to plan for the water supplies of the region’s residents, visitors, and the environment?

Together with our local, state and federal partners, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) continues to make significant progress on key projects that are improving the quantity, quality, timing and distribution of water within the Greater Everglades Ecosystem. 

Did you know the SFWMD works on some of the largest and most complex water quality and ecosystem restoration projects in the world?     

Spring will soon be in full bloom, bringing longer days, warmer weather and the ability to spend more time enjoying the great outdoors.

Daylight Saving Time provides an extra hour of sunshine to enjoy the many recreational opportunities available on more than one million acres of public lands managed by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD). 

The South Florida Environmental Report highlights another banner year of progress for Everglades restoration and water quality across Central and Southern Florida.  

From historic progress on key restoration projects, to improved wading bird nesting, to record hydration in the Everglades, the annual report documents the continued momentum and success of Everglades projects throughout the South Florida Water Management District’s 16-county region.

The South Florida Water Management District restores and protects natural ecosystems that provide important habitat for native wildlife species. Did you know Florida’s native birds and wildlife are a key indicator for the success of Everglades restoration?

In recognition of World Wildlife Day, we are giving thanks to SFWMD's wildlife biologists, land managers and other staff who work year-round to protect South Florida’s native wildlife, including the gopher tortoise, the Eastern Indigo snake, Black-necked stilts and Florida burrowing owls.

Burmese pythons, Melaleuca, Brazilian pepper trees, and other harmful invasive species can damage critical habitat, harm native wildlife and alter the ecology of our natural systems. Did you know the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is taking aggressive action to protect nearly 1.5 million acres of public land, natural areas, canals and levees from these persistent pests?

A new Executive Order signed by Governor Ron DeSantis builds on the momentum for environmental protection in Florida and brings additional resources to accelerate Everglades restoration and water quality projects.

From flood protection and water quality, to wildlife habitat and outdoor recreational opportunities, wetlands provide numerous benefits for people and the environment.

Did you know the South Florida Water Management District works year-round to protect and restore thousands of acres of wetlands throughout our 16-county region? In fact, the largest wetland restoration efforts in the world are located right here in South Florida.

As part of our flood control mission, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) operates and maintains more than 2,175 miles of canals from Orlando to the Florida Keys. Keeping these canals clear of debris and vegetation, especially on their banks, ensures the regional flood control system works to protect our neighborhoods and communities.