May 11, 2017
West Palm Beach, FL – In recognition of the value provided by recreation on public land, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Governing Board today significantly expanded public access in three popular spots encompassing the Kissimmee River, St. Lucie and Okeechobee counties.
April 17, 2017
West Palm Beach, FL - There's a new way to "like" the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD).
The District today joined more than 1.8 billion social media users around the world on Facebook. The SFWMD Facebook page will provide a new online hub for project and program updates, water conservation and flood control tips, event listings, emergency management information, close-up looks at staff at work and much more.
April 14, 2017
For boaters navigating to and from Lake Okeechobee, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) will soon close four navigation locks on the north shore for safety reasons. The imminent closures are a result of persistent drier-than-average conditions that have reduced water levels in Lake Okeechobee. Injury and lock damage could occur when boats pass through these structures at water levels below any of the designated safety limits.
April 13, 2017
West Palm Beach, FL – Falling water levels and extremely dry conditions that are expected to linger led the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Governing Board to issue today a water shortage warning to all 8.1 million residents in the agency's 16 counties.
"The purpose of this warning is to urge South Florida families to voluntarily conserve more water," said SFWMD Governing Board Chairman Dan O'Keefe. "This effort will help your water supply last through the remainder of the dry season."
April 4, 2017
West Palm Beach, FL - In the first 10 days of the South Florida Water Management District's (SFWMD) Python Elimination Program, hunters have removed 10 Burmese pythons with a combined length of nearly 100 feet, saving hundreds of native animals in the process. SFWMD has paid nearly $2,000 in cash to the bounty hunters.
March 30, 2017
West Palm Beach, FL - The South Florida Water Management District's (SFWMD) Water Resources Advisory Commission meeting, scheduled for April 6, 2017, at 9 a.m., has been CANCELED. The Project & Lands Committee meeting, scheduled for April 12, 2017, at 9 a.m., will be an OFFSITE meeting showcasing the partnership between SFWMD and cattle lessees. P&L attendees will travel to several locations, including:
March 23, 2017
West Palm Beach, FL - Boaters navigating to and from Lake Okeechobee, please be advised that if drier-than-average conditions persist and the levels of Lake Okeechobee are further reduced, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) will close navigation locks on the north shore for safety reasons. Personal injury and lock damage could occur when boats pass through these structures at water levels below any of the designated safety limits.
March 17, 2017
West Palm Beach, FL - Taking into account the South Florida Water Management District's (SFWMD) low debt, solid reserves, financial flexibility and ample available expenditure options, Fitch Ratings Inc. affirmed an Issuer Default Rating of 'AA' and a Certificates of Participation rating of 'AA-.' The credit rating agency cited SFWMD's overall operations budget and project flexibility as major reasons for a stable outlook.
March 10, 2017
West Palm Beach, FL - February saw some scattered rainfall throughout South Florida, but rainfall continues to be well below average during this dry season. A total of 1.13 inches of rain fell District-wide in February, representing 56 percent of average, or 0.88 inches below average for the month.
