More than 850 participants joined the effort to remove invasive Burmese pythons from the Everglades ecosystem during the 2024 Florida Python Challenge, eliminating nearly 200 destructive pythons from public lands in South Florida.
DID YOU KNOW: Invasive pythons threaten our precious native ecosystem by preying upon the wildlife that lives there, including wading birds, mammals, and other reptiles?
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is committed to cultivating opportunities for businesses and the entrepreneurial community that help us carry out our public service mission to safeguard and restore South Florida’s water resources and ecosystems, protect communities from flooding, and meet the region’s water needs.
DID YOU KNOW: The SFWMD purchases a variety of products and services to support our programs, projects and operations?
The effective control of invasive plants is an important part of the South Florida Water Management District’s (SFWMD) mission and our continued ability to protect the region’s natural resources.
DID YOU KNOW: The SFWMD has one of the nation’s largest invasive plant management programs and has become a national model for successfully dealing with non-native Melaleuca trees?
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is strongly committed to ensuring the resiliency of our region’s water resources and ecosystems now and for future generations.
DID YOU KNOW: The SFWMD is continuously assessing the status of its flood control infrastructure and advancing adaptation strategies necessary to providing primary flood protection throughout the region?
Have you ever wondered how much rain recently fell in your community? Or if the gates on a nearby canal are open?
DID YOU KNOW: The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) makes it easy for you to access this information and other real-time data collected across its 16-county region?
The 2024 King Tide season is here, and the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is making it easy for the public to find information about forecasted tidal conditions.
DID YOU KNOW: The 2024 King Tide season runs from August 19-November 30, 2024?
As the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) celebrates its 75th Anniversary this year, we’re highlighting our continued commitment to ensuring this regional flood control and water management system operates smoothly and efficiently to safeguard our water resources – now and for future generations.
DID YOU KNOW: The SFWMD operates and maintains one of the largest flood control and water management systems in the world?
The 2024 Florida Python Challenge® begins this week, providing both professional and novice participants a firsthand opportunity to join in the effort to remove these invasive snakes from the Everglades ecosystem.
DID YOU KNOW: Every python that is removed and eliminated is making a difference to protect America’s Everglades and the region’s diverse and native wildlife.
The Atlantic hurricane season is underway, and it’s important for all of us to get to know the key tropical weather terms that may be used by meteorologists over the next few months.
DID YOU KNOW: Understanding tropical terminology can help you stay informed and prepared for whatever nature may send our way this hurricane season?
From tropical disturbances to hurricanes, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the common terms used to describe areas of tropical weather. Officials may use these terms if they need to issue important weather alerts.
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) continues to make significant progress on restoration and resiliency efforts that ensure the ecological health of Central and Southern Florida’s natural resources.
DID YOU KNOW: Our SFWMD team works year-round to expedite key restoration and water quality projects that improve the quantity, quality, timing and distribution of water within the Greater Everglades Ecosystem?
