Moving water to meet varying conditions and needs is essential to sustaining South Florida's people, economy and our environment.
DID YOU KNOW: The South Florida Water Management District actively maintains and operates the regional water management system of canals, levees and water control structures.
When it rains in South Florida, the raindrops flow from your roof, your yard and your street into an interconnected system designed to effectively manage water throughout the region.
DID YOU KNOW: Flood control in South Florida is a shared responsibility between the South Florida Water Management District, county and city governments, local drainage districts, homeowners associations and residents.
The fall season officially begins today, and National Public Lands Day arrives on Saturday, September 26. Together, they offer the perfect opportunity to get outside and explore the great outdoors.
DID YOU KNOW: The South Florida Water Management District is the steward of more than 1 million acres of public lands throughout our 16-county region.
In recognition of National Estuaries Week, we are highlighting the South Florida Water Management District’s continued efforts to protect and restore South Florida’s coastal watersheds.
DID YOU KNOW: There are many distinct estuaries within the District's 16-county region, including Florida Bay, Biscayne Bay, the Lake Worth Lagoon, the Indian River Lagoon, the Caloosahatchee and the St. Lucie estuaries, to name a few.
