SFWMD Hosts Annual Water Conservation Expo and Vendor Fair
February 21, 2017
As part of an ongoing effort to support water conservation practices throughout the region, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is partnering with the Florida Irrigation Society to host its annual Water Conservation Expo and Vendor Fair.
SFWMD to Close Lake Okeechobee Buckhead Ridge Boat Lock
January 19, 2017
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) will close the S-127 lock at Buckhead Ridge on the north shore of Lake Okeechobee for an unscheduled cylinder repair.
The lock will close Jan. 23 and reopen Feb. 7.
SFWMD Opens Lake Okeechobee North Shore Lock
October 27, 2016
WHAT: The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) restored normal operation of the S-193 lock today at Taylor Creek on the north shore of Lake Okeechobee. The lock has been closed since September 26 for gate repairs.
WHEN: The lock reopened today at 5:30 a.m. to resume normal operations.
WHERE: The S-193 lock is located at the Taylor Creek mariner's access on the north shore of Lake Okeechobee in Okeechobee County.