In honor of International Women’s Day, we are celebrating the women of the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) who help safeguard and restore South Florida's water resources and ecosystems, protect communities from flooding, and meet the region's water needs. Did you know SFWMD’s talented and diverse staff are responsible for some of the largest and most complex environmental restoration and water quality improvement projects in the world?
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Did you know the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) works year-round to prevent, control and manage invasive plants and animals on nearly 1.5 million acres of public land? These non-native, invasive species can destroy natural areas, damage critical habitat and out-compete native wildlife for food.
Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for upcoming public meetings and events. For a list of all upcoming meetings, check out our Meeting Calendar. Meeting agendas are available at least seven days in advance.
Meeting format varies for each meeting, and some meetings may be in-person only, virtual only, or a hybrid of both formats.
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Currently, the South Florida Water Management District is accelerating the restoration of 7,800 acres of former citrus groves into a productive wetland habitat as part of the Sam Jones/Abiaki Prairie Restoration Project in Hendry County. Located just north of the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, the Sam Jones/Abiaki Prairie Restoration Project complements District efforts to improve water quality across South Florida.