Public Service Recognition Week kicks off on Sunday, May 3, serving as an important reminder of the essential role the South Florida Water Management District's staff plays in managing and protecting our region’s water resources.
DID YOU KNOW: Our dedicated team of public servants works year round to safeguard and restore our water resources and ecosystems, protect our communities from flooding, and meet the region's water needs.
Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for upcoming public meetings in the next few weeks. 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, so be sure to check the "Meeting Information" for details.
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is encouraging our partners, stakeholders, and the public to provide written comments on the DRAFT versions of Chapters 1, 2, 3 and Appendix A of the 2026 Upper East Coast (UEC) Water Supply Plan Update.
Boaters navigating to and from Lake Okeechobee should be advised that multiple navigational locks on Lake Okeechobee's north shore will temporarily close at the end of their operating hours tomorrow, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. As the lake continues to recede, these locks are closing for safety purposes.
