The annual Atlantic hurricane season has officially begun and now is a good time for all of us living in Florida to ensure we are prepared for whatever nature may send our way this season.

DID YOU KNOW: South Florida has an interconnected drainage system, and flood control in South Florida is a shared responsibility between the South Florida Water Management District (District), county and city governments, local drainage districts, HOAs, and residents.

The summer season is almost here, bringing longer days, shorter nights, and endless opportunities to enjoy the beauty of our waterways.

DID YOU KNOW: The Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, Kissimmee River and Lake Okeechobee offer some of the best boating and fishing opportunities in the region.

It’s Water Reuse Week, and the South Florida Water Management District (District) is highlighting the importance of developing alternative water supplies to meet the growing demand on our traditional groundwater and surface water sources.

DID YOU KNOW: Florida is a national leader in water reuse, reusing over 950 million gallons per day of reclaimed water to conserve freshwater supplies and recharge our freshwater resources.

The South Florida Water Management District (District) uses state-of-the-art weather tools to guide important water management decisions that safeguard and restore our water resources and ecosystems, protect communities from flooding and meet the region’s water needs.

DID YOU KNOW: The public can access many of the tools used by our meteorologists to keep an eye on the sky? 

In celebration of Public Service Recognition Week, we are highlighting the South Florida Water Management District’s (District) dedicated team of public servants who are working every day to manage and protect our precious water resources.

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

The South Florida Water Management District (District) is the steward for more than one million acres of public land that provides important habitat for native plants and animals, including many endangered and protected species.

DID YOU KNOW: The Endangered Species Act protects about 90 faunal species in Florida, and approximately one-third of those species can be found within the District’s 16-county region.

In celebration of Earth Day, we are highlighting the South Florida Water Management District’s (District) important role in managing and protecting Central and Southern Florida’s water resources.

DID YOU KNOW: The District works year-round to advance and accelerate key restoration projects that safeguard our precious water resources now and for future generations.

PUBLIC SERVICE MISSION: Every day, District staff are working throughout our 16-county region to:

The South Florida Water Management District (District) operates and maintains 11 navigational locks throughout Central and Southern Florida.

DID YOU KNOW: These navigational locks provide access to an interconnected system of waterways, including the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, Kissimmee River and Lake Okeechobee.

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

DID YOU KNOW: In celebration of Everglades Day, the South Florida Water Management District (District) is highlighting this extraordinary ecosystem and the continued efforts to protect and restore it.

Water Conservation Month starts today, serving as an important reminder that we all have a role in protecting our water resources and ensuring a more sustainable water supply.

DID YOU KNOW: Around 3 billion gallons of water are used every day in Central and Southern Florida by 9 million residents and visitors.