The South Florida Water Management District (District) is advancing the Central and Southern Florida Flood Resiliency Study – Broward Basins with support from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Broward County, and technical/federal assistance from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Jacksonville District.
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In celebration of Earth Day, we are highlighting the South Florida Water Management District’s (District) important role in managing and protecting Central and Southern Florida’s water resources.
DID YOU KNOW: The District works year-round to advance and accelerate key restoration projects that safeguard our precious water resources now and for future generations.

Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for upcoming public meetings in the next three weeks.

Boaters navigating to and from Lake Okeechobee should be advised that the South Florida Water Management District (District) will close certain boat locks at the end of their normal operating hours tonight, Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
Water levels in Lake Okeechobee are expected to fall below 12 feet NGVD or 10.70 feet NAVD. The following boat locks will temporarily cease operations and they will be closed to navigation until specific water levels are met.