Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for upcoming public meetings in the next three 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.
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The 2025 Florida Python Challenge™ has come to a close, but our efforts to combat invasive Burmese pythons continue.
An innovative new tool is being used to remove these destructive snakes from the Everglades ecosystem. Solar-powered, remote-controlled robots designed to look like rabbits are being strategically deployed at locations in South Florida to lure invasive pythons out of hiding so they can be removed from the Everglades landscape.
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MARCO ISLAND, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the State of Florida and the U.S. Department of the Army have reached a landmark agreement that allows Florida to take the lead on key components of the federally funded Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP), including the “crown jewel” of Everglades restoration—the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir.
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Boaters navigating to and from Lake Okeechobee should be advised that starting on Saturday, July 19, 2025, the S-193 Boat Lock at Taylor Creek in Okeechobee County will re-open on weekends only.
The hours of operation will be 5:30 a.m-10:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
The boat lock will remain closed to navigation during the week until specific water levels are met.