Summer has arrived, bringing with it longer days and shorter nights. The Summer Solstice is Thursday, June 20, marking the official start of the summer season and the longest day of the year in terms of sunlight.
Did you know the South Florida Water Management District offers many ways for you to explore the natural beauty of Central and Southern Florida this season and all year long?
Did you know flood control is a key component of the South Florida Water Management District’s public service mission?
Did you know the 2024 Florida Python Challenge® continues to advance efforts to remove invasive Burmese pythons and raise awareness about the threat they pose to Florida’s ecology?
WHY IT MATTERS: Invasive 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.
The annual Atlantic hurricane season begins on Saturday, June 1, and it is important for all of us living in Florida to begin preparing and taking proactive steps to help support flood control in our communities.
South Florida has an interconnected drainage system, and flood control in South Florida is a shared responsibility between the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), county and city governments, local drainage districts, HOAs, and residents.
