The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) rescinded the burn ban on all SFWMD lands in Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, Highlands and Polk Counties. Recent rainfall and improved conditions have reduced the risk of wildfires throughout the region.
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Today, South Florida Water Management District (District) Chairman Chauncey Goss released the following statement regarding the signing of the state budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 by Governor Ron DeSantis:
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. - The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) along with many state officials and stakeholders celebrated the completion of an important component of the Picayune Strand Restoration Project in Southwest, Florida.
The plugging of a major canal is now complete, marking another milestone on this project.
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) has issued a temporary burn ban on District lands in Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, Highlands and Polk Counties due to dry conditions and the imminent danger of wildfires in the region.