SFWMD Navigation Locks on Kissimmee River Resume Operations Today
Oct. 3, 2017
Okeechobee, FL - Normal operations resumed at all South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) navigation locks on the Kissimmee River this morning:
Two Public Meetings Scheduled for Lake Okeechobee Watershed Restoration Project Development
Sept. 26, 2017
West Palm Beach, FL – The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will be hosting two upcoming public meetings on the Lake Okeechobee Watershed Restoration Project in Okeechobee:
SFWMD Navigation Locks on North Shore of Lake Okeechobee Resume Operations Following Hurricane Irma
Sept. 19, 2017
Okeechobee, FL – The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) resumed normal operations today at five navigation locks on the north shore of Lake Okeechobee after commercial power to those structures was restored following Hurricane Irma:
U.S. Rep. Rooney Eliminates 5 Invasive Burmese Pythons
NOTE: This media advisory was issued by the office of Congressman Francis Rooney.
August 11, 2017
Naples, FL – On Thursday, Congressman Francis Rooney participated in the South Florida Water Management District’s (SFWMD) ‘Python Elimination Program’ in Big Cypress Swamp. The Congressman was successful in capturing and eliminating a total of five invasive pythons - two adults and three hatchlings, during the hunt.
Southport Navigation Lock Returns to Service
June 23, 2017
The S-61 navigation lock, also known as the Southport Lock, is returning to service. The S-61 enables boating navigation between Lake Tohopekaliga and Cypress Lake via the C-35 Canal in Osceola County.
Service will begin at 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 24. The navigation lock's normal operating hours will be 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the week, and 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the weekend.
Lake Toho Boat Lock Closing Amid Dry Conditions
May 12, 2017
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission requested the South Florida Water Management District close the S-61 Boat Lock because of navigational safety concerns. The S-61 enables boating navigation between Lake Tohopekaliga and Cypress Lake via the C-35 Canal in Osceola County.
Closure is effective at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, May 14. The lock will reopen when conditions allow for safe navigation.
SFWMD to Facebook Live Weigh-In of 50th Python Eliminated
April 24, 2017
West Palm Beach, FL - Media and persons interested in the progress of the South Florida Water Management District Governing Board's Python Elimination Program will have the chance to see the official weigh-in of the 50th Burmese Python eliminated in real time.
SFWMD will broadcast the weigh-in of the 50th snake on Facebook Live through the District's new Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SFWMD on Tuesday, April 25, at 11 a.m.
SFWMD to Close Kissimmee River Boat Lock for Underwater Inspections
March 31, 2017
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) will close the S-65D boat lock on the Kissimmee River in Okeechobee County for underwater inspections by divers.
The lock will be closed on April 9 beginning at 6 p.m. and be reopened April 12 at 7 a.m.
SFWMD to Close Lake Okeechobee North Shore Lock for Underwater Inspections
March 13, 2017
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) will close the S-193 lock at Taylor Creek on the north shore of Lake Okeechobee for underwater inspections by divers.
The lock will be closed March 20 and March 21, 2017.