The S-65A Boat Lock on the Kissimmee River is temporarily closed starting today to perform required maintenance and repairs. The S-65A Boat Lock will remain closed until June 15.
SFWMD routinely conducts safety inspections for all of its structures and performs preventative maintenance. Other navigational locks will be closed for inspections and repairs in the coming weeks.
Upcoming Temporary Closures
Your South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) works year-round to protect communities from flooding and ensure South Florida's primary flood control system is ready for storms. June is Flood Control Awareness Month, and SFWMD encourages you to learn more about flood control.
Did you know? Flood control is a shared responsibility between SFWMD, local governments, drainage districts, homeowner associations and you.
ALVA, Fla. - Today, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), in partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), began using an innovative technology treatment in the Caloosahatchee River to combat blue-green algal blooms.
