As the seasons change in South Florida, long sunny days have given way to cool starry nights. The winter solstice is tomorrow, December 21, and it will be the shortest day of the year in terms of sunlight – and the longest night.
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) offers many opportunities for you to enjoy the shorter days of the winter season and experience the beauty of the night sky on District-managed lands.
This holiday season, you may be hosting holiday gatherings, preparing delicious feasts, washing extra dishes, and welcoming friends and family.
Did you know there are many ways you can incorporate water conservation into your holiday preparations and reduce the amount of water used around your home?
To help you use less water during this time of year, consider implementing these simple water saving tips:
America’s iconic River of Grass is celebrating a major anniversary. Exactly 75 years ago today, on December 6, 1947, this extraordinary ecosystem – found nowhere else in the world – was formally dedicated as Everglades National Park.
As the 2022 hurricane season comes to a close, we’re recognizing the South Florida Water Management District’s dedicated team of employees who work all year long to support our complex system for regional drainage. Even outside of the rainy season, water managers must be prepared for rainfall and drainage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year.
