PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis attended the groundbreaking for the new inflow pump station at the critical EAA Reservoir Project. The EAA Reservoir, located south of Lake Okeechobee, will store over 78 billion gallons of water—larger than Manhattan—and deliver up to 470 billion gallons of clean water annually to the Everglades and Florida Bay. It also supports the Biscayne Aquifer, the primary source of drinking water for South Florida.
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The South Florida Water Management District (District) operates one of the largest water control systems in the world, and our dedicated team of public servants is committed to ensuring this vast system operates smoothly and efficiently all year long.
DID YOU KNOW: This primary system of canals and natural waterways connects to community drainage districts and hundreds of smaller neighborhood systems to move water away from homes and businesses.
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The South Florida Water Management District's Tidal Outlook for the forecast period of November 3, 2025 through November 9, 2025, is now available. Tidal water levels along Florida's southeast coast may exceed the National Weather Service (NWS) "Minor Flooding" threshold throughout the forecast period and may approach or exceed the "Moderate Flooding" threshold between November 5 and November 7.
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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.