Final Reminder to Apply for Central Florida Water Initiative Cost-Share Funding for Water Conservation Projects
March 24, 2020
Final Reminder to Apply for Central Florida Water Initiative Cost-Sharing Funding for Water Conservation Projects
SFWMD Hosting Online Public Meeting to Give Input on Caloosahatchee Reservoir Water Quality Feasibility Study
March 20, 2020
Meeting will include online public participation as part of SFWMD's efforts to continue engaging public and stakeholders as it takes steps to prevent potential spread of COVID-19.
Lake Okeechobee Conditions May Require Temporary Navigational Lock Closures to Protect Public Safety
March 19, 2020
Four locks on north shore of lake could be closed and hours restricted at fifth lock for safety if warranted by conditions.
For boaters navigating to and from Lake Okeechobee, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) may soon close four navigation locks on the north shore and reduce the operating hours of a fifth lock for safety reasons. Injury and lock damage could occur when boats pass through these structures when lake levels water are outside of designated safety limits.
Camping Suspended on SFWMD Land for 60 Days to Reduce Spread of COVID-19
March 18, 2020
Public access to SFWMD-managed land for recreation purposes remains open
As part of its ongoing efforts to help prevent the potential spread of COVID-19 and protect public safety, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) will temporarily suspend all camping on District-managed lands for 60 days, effective tomorrow, Thursday, March 19.
SFWMD Offices Closed to Protect Public, Reduce Potential Spread of COVID-19
March 17, 2020
District taking numerous steps to continue fulfilling missions while ensuring safety of staff and public
SFWMD, FWC, Florida Forest Service and USACE Planning Prescribed Burn on Lake Okeechobee
March 3, 2020
MOORE HAVEN, Fla. - In an effort to manage vegetation and restore habitat in Lake Okeechobee, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Florida Forest Service and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) are planning two prescribed burns on the southwest shore of the lake this week.
On March 4, the agencies plan to burn 15,884 acres from Grass Island to Cochran's pass near Clewiston.
Jennifer Reynolds Named Director of Ecosystem Restoration and Capital Projects
March 2, 2020
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Today, Jennifer Reynolds was named the Director of Ecosystem Restoration and Capital Projects for the South Florida Water Management District. Reynolds retired from the U.S. Army in January and most recently served as the Deputy Commander for South Florida with the Jacksonville District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. During that time, she built a strong reputation of working collaboratively with the public and stakeholder groups.
Water Resources Accountability and Collaboration (WRAC) Public Forum Meeting Next Thursday at 10 a.m.
Feb. 21, 2020
The South Florida Water Management (SFWMD) encourages the public to watch, attend and participate in the next Water Resources Accountability and Collaboration (WRAC) Public Forum meeting taking place at SFWMD Headquarters on Feb. 27 at 10 a.m.
The agenda for the public workshop is available at www.SFWMD.gov/Meetings.
Big Cypress Basin Board Encourages Public to Participate in Business Meeting
Feb. 18, 2020
NAPLES, Fla. - The Big Cypress Basin (BCB) Board, which is part of the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), will hold its regular business meeting on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, starting at 1:30 p.m. at at the Board of Collier Commissioner's Board Room, located at 3299 Tamiami Trail East (Third Floor) in Naples, Florida.
Agenda highlights include presentations on: