Did you know the South Florida Water Management District is the steward for more than one million acres of public lands?

In celebration of Great Outdoors Month in Florida, we’re highlighting the many ways the public can explore the great outdoors and enjoy the summer sunshine on SFWMD lands. 

SFWMD staff has taken great strides to enhance and expand the recreational activities that are available on District-owned property from Orlando to the Florida Keys.

The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) operates hundreds of structures and thousands of miles of canals/levees all to move water and support flood control in South Florida. But it’s not just our agency that moves water in our region. Did you know that South Florida has an interconnected drainage system, and that flood control in South Florida is a shared responsibility between the District, county and city governments, local drainage districts, HOAs, and residents?  

Did you know the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) restores and protects natural ecosystems that provide important habitat for migratory birds? 

In recognition of World Migratory Bird Day, SFWMD is highlighting our continuing commitment to supporting and improving wildlife habitat through ecosystem restoration and effective land management.

The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) operates 89 pump stations to move water throughout South Florida. These pump stations are one of the most important tools used by water managers to ensure the regional water management system operates smoothly and efficiently for our communities and the environment.  

Did you know the men and women of the South Florida Water Management District are responsible for advancing Everglades restoration, ensuring water supply, and providing flood protection for more than 9 million residents in South Florida? SFWMD employees work from Orlando to the Florida Keys to carry out the District’s mission and meet the region’s water needs. 

The South Florida Water Management District, along with our local, state and federal partners, works on the largest ecosystem restoration project in the world: Restoring America's Everglades. Did you know that our historic progress will support the ecological health of South Florida's natural resources and protect the Everglades for future generations?

Did you know the South Florida Water Management District features a map gallery with an abundance of maps including the most up-to-date restoration projects map, historic maps and water quality monitoring maps? You have access to interactive mapping applications, informative story maps, and downloadable-GIS layers.

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Did you know a key part of the South Florida Water Management District’s mission is to protect South Florida’s water resources now and for future generations? 

Did you know the South Florida Water Management District provides access to the science and data used to drive important decisions about the protection of South Florida’s water resources?

The 2022 South Florida Environmental Report highlights a historic year of progress on critical Everglades restoration projects, and includes extensive data and research used to guide key water management decisions.

Did you know the South Florida Water Management District, along with our local, state and federal partners, works on the largest and most complex water quality and ecosystem restoration projects in the world? 

On this World Water Day, we celebrate the continued momentum to improve water quality in South Florida while ensuring an adequate water supply now and into the future.