Did you know the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) makes it easy to access its online library of photos that showcase the beauty of South Florida’s environmental lands?
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The annual Atlantic hurricane season has begun, and now is a good time for all of us living in Florida to begin proactively preparing for whatever nature may send our way this season.
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) works year-round to protect communities from flooding and ensure South Florida's regional flood control system is ready for storms, whether that's a typical summer rainstorm or a more intense storm event such as a hurricane.
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Invasive Burmese pythons are one of the most destructive and harmful species in America’s Everglades. They threaten our precious native ecosystem by preying upon the wildlife that lives there, including wading birds, mammals, and other reptiles.
Did you know the 2023 Florida Python Challenge® continues to advance efforts to remove invasive pythons and raise awareness about the threat they pose to Florida’s ecology?
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Navigational Locks Ensure Easy Access to Central and South Florida’s Interconnected Waterways
The Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, Kissimmee River and Lake Okeechobee offer some of the best boating and fishing opportunities in Central and South Florida.
Did you know the South Florida Water Management District operates and maintains 11 navigational locks throughout this interconnected system to help ensure that it is accessible by the public for recreation?