SFWMD Governing Board Continues Efforts to Preserve the Everglades Headwaters of Shingle Creek
July 11, 2019
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Governing Board today approved another land purchase to help preserve the Shingle Creek Management Area in Orange and Osceola counties, which serves as the headwaters for Florida's Everglades.
SFWMD Governing Board Encourages Public to Attend Workshop on St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee Estuaries
SFWMD Partners with Agencies to Evaluate Stormwater Treatment for the C-43 Storage Reservoir
June 28, 2019
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) has joined with the Florida Department of Environmental (DEP) protection and several local governments to form a working group to address a crucial component of restoring America's Everglades.
SFWMD Unveils Online Tool Detailing Ongoing Efforts to Achieve More Now For Florida's Environment
June 21, 2019
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) today unveiled a new webpage aimed at keeping the public informed and engaged in the ongoing efforts to restore America's Everglades and protect Florida's environment.
SFWMD Reopening S-193 Navigation Lock on Lake Okeechobee on Weekends
June 17, 2019
For boaters navigating to and from Lake Okeechobee, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) has reopened the S-193 lock on Saturdays and Sundays. The lock had been closed to prevent injury to boaters, damage to boats, or lock damage that could occur if boats pass through this structure when water levels are not between the designated safety limits.
SFWMD Governing Board to Hold June 19 Workshop at Seminole Tribe of Florida Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum
June 17, 2019
The South Florida Water Management District's (SFWMD) Governing Board will hold a workshop on Wednesday, June 19, starting at 10. a.m. at the Seminole Tribe of Florida's Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum on the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, 34725 West Boundary Road, Clewiston, FL, 33440.
SFWMD Governing Board Approves Contract to Advance Removal of Old Tamiami Trail
June 13, 2019
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Governing Board today approved an agreement with Florida Power and Light (FPL) that will advance the removal of 5.5 miles of Old Tamiami Trail roadbed in Miami-Dade County.
SFWMD Governing Board Recognizes Staff Responsible for Managing License Plate Program that Funds Critical Restoration Work
June 13, 2019
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Today, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Governing Board recognized the agency's Specialty License Plate Compliance Team as team of the month. The Specialty License Plate Compliance Team is responsible for managing funds for two specialty license plate programs that fund Everglades and Indian River Lagoon restoration work. A recent extensive review by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) applauded SFWMD staff for the efficient management of this program.
SFWMD Governing Board Recognizes June as Flood Control Awareness Month
June 13, 2019
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Governing Board today recognized June as Flood Awareness Month and unveiled a video dedicated to educating the public about the work the District does to protect residents from flooding.