The 2023 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 along South Florida’s coast.
Did you know you can sign up to receive weekly King Tide Forecasts straight to your inbox? Signing up is easy. Just visit our email signup page, enter your email address and check the “King Tide Forecast” option.
More than 1,000 participants joined the effort to remove invasive Burmese pythons from the Everglades ecosystem during the 2023 Florida Python Challenge®, eliminating more than 200 destructive snakes 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? Every python that is removed and eliminated is making a difference to protect the Everglades and South Florida’s diverse and native wildlife.
Did you know the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) taps into the expertise and versatility offered by private businesses and the entrepreneurial community to support our programs, projects and operations? The SFWMD purchases a variety of products and services to help us carry out our mission to safeguard and restore South Florida’s water resources and ecosystems, protect communities from flooding, and meet the region’s water needs.
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is strongly committed to ensuring the resiliency of South Florida’s water resources and ecosystems now and for future generations. Our team of scientists, engineers, and many other staff are working to address the impacts of sea level rise, rainfall and flood patterns, and other changing conditions on our natural resources and water management infrastructure.
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) joined the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Miami-Dade County, along with local, state, and federal officials, to celebrate the completion of S-709. This new pump station, built by our partners at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is part of the Biscayne Bay Coastal Wetlands Project. This project serves as a key component of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) and our efforts to improve the bay.
Did you know the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is the steward of more than 1 million acres of public land where you can relax, unwind and enjoy the natural beauty of South Florida?
In celebration of National Relaxation Day, we are highlighting the many recreational opportunities that are available to you on SFWMD lands. Whether you are looking for a scenic trail, a picturesque picnic spot, or you simply want to lounge under the shade of a tree, SFWMD lands provide the perfect place for you to relax and unwind.
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) continues to proactively engage with the public and stakeholders and provide communities with information about the protection and management of South Florida’s water resources.
The 2023 Florida Python Challenge® kicks off 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.
The South Florida Water Management District, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Department of Environmental Protection and ALJO Groves, L.C., along with many local, state, and federal officials held a ribbon cutting to recognize the completion of the ALJO Four Corners Rapid Infiltration Project in Lee County.
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) actively operates and maintains one of the largest regional water management systems in the world. This vast regional water management system connects to secondary drainage districts comprised of smaller neighborhood systems to effectively manage and safeguard South Florida’s water resources.
