Boaters navigating to and from Lake Okeechobee should be advised that there are multiple boat locks that are re-opening on the north shore of Lake Okeechobee starting Saturday, September 6, 2025. The locks will be open every day of the week.
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Planning for the region’s future water needs is a key component of the South Florida Water Management District’s (District) public service mission.
DID YOU KNOW: On average, more than 3.5 billion gallons of water are used every day in South Florida for watering our lawns, drinking, bathing, growing crops, and servicing industries.
This is a reminder to join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for the Resiliency Coordination Forum to promote additional collaboration on water management and resiliency initiatives between local, state, federal and tribal partners.
The 2025 King Tide season has begun, and the South Florida Water Management District (District) will publish a weekly Tidal Outlook to keep you informed this season. These outlooks begin today, September 1, and will continue to be shared every Monday throughout the season. The updates are intended to inform interested stakeholders and the public.