The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is actively addressing the impacts of rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and changing rainfall and flood patterns. As part of our ongoing efforts, we are encouraging stakeholders and the public to share their comments on the Draft 2024 District Sea Level Rise and Flood Resiliency Plan.
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Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for the third public meeting about the Draft 2023-2024 Lower East Coast (LEC) Water Supply Plan Update. The plan assesses current and projected water needs in the LEC Water Supply Planning Area through 2045. The planning area includes Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties as well as most of Monroe County and the eastern portions of Hendry and Collier counties.
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Did you know you can support the protection of Central and Southern Florida’s water resources by watering wisely and following local irrigation ordinances this season?
MAKE EVERY DROP COUNT: July is Smart Irrigation Month – a designation designed to highlight the environmental benefits of efficient irrigation.
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The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) rescinded the burn ban on all SFWMD lands in Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, Highlands and Polk Counties.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.