South Florida Water Management District

🌀 Are You Ready? It’s crucial to be prepared during hurricane season. Here are some tips to keep you and your family safe:   🌧️ Prepare a supply kit 🌧️ Make sure your kits have enough supplies to last at least 7 days 🌧️ Review your storm preparedness plan 🌧️ Find out who is responsible for drainage in your community by visiting SFWMD.gov/FloodControl   📍 Visit FloridaDisaster.org to learn more about how to prepare and stay safe this hurricane season.   Follow SFWMD for updates on social media, visit our website SFWMD.gov/News, and stay safe the rest of this hurricane season! 🌧️

Reminder: Join the SFWMD for an upcoming Resiliency Coordination Forum.   🗓️ Wednesday, September 4, 2024 ⏰ 9:00 a.m. 📍 SFWMD Headquarters 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406 💻 Register to attend virtually: SFWMD.link/4dHJUV5   🔗 Visit SFWMD.gov/Meetings for more information.

🌿 Read SFWMD staff updates on weather, water, and other ecological conditions from across South Florida in the latest Weekly Environmental Conditions Report. Visit SFWMD.link/3Z1PsFG to read the latest update.

Congratulations to Mr. Benjamin Butler and Mr. Carlos “Charlie” Martinez for being reappointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to the SFWMD Governing Board.

Weekly water levels update for key South Florida water bodies: 💧 Lake Okeechobee: 12.85 ft NAVD88 (14.16 ft NGVD29) 💧 WCA 2A: 11.45 ft NAVD88 (12.96 ft NGVD29) 💧 WCA 3A: 9.22ft NAVD88 (10.74 ft NGVD29) Reminder: The SFWMD upgraded the reference system used to measure water elevations. The water elevation readings, also known as water level readings, are now being reported in the newer North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD 88), instead of the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD 29). While there is no difference in the actual water level, the water level readings in the NAVD88 measurement system will read about 0.6 feet to 1.6 feet less than the readings in the older NGVD 29 measurement system. Want to receive these updates straight to your inbox or phone? Sign up for email or text messages from SFWMD: SFWMD.link/30QLmka

Reminder: Join the SFWMD for Public Information Workshops about the Lower Kissimmee Basin Stormwater Treatment Area Project.    Details: 🗓️ Wednesday, August 28, 2024  ⏰ 2:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. 📍 Indian River State College  Williamson Conference Center Building C 2229 NW 9th Ave.  Okeechobee, FL 34972   The workshops will have an Open House format and technical staff from the SFWMD will be available to answer questions.    Visit SFWMD.gov/LKBSTA for more information.

Did you know the SFWMD makes it easy for you to access real-time data and information collected across our 16-county region. You can find all sorts of useful information in the SFWMD’s online environmental database - DBHYDRO.   DBHYDRO allows you to search for historical or up-to-date surface and groundwater information, as well as meteorologic, hydrogeologic and water quality data from Orlando to the Florida Keys. In addition, the SFWMD’s Site Status Report provides comprehensive up-to-the-minute information for hundreds of water control structures throughout the SFWMD.   This data is utilized by SFWMD scientists and water managers to guide important water management decisions that support our environmental restoration efforts and provide water to South Florida.    Please visit SFWMD.gov/News for more information.

At the SFWMD, we’re leveraging the power of remote-operated drones equipped with cutting-edge GIS technology to assist with our environmental monitoring and water management efforts. Here’s some examples of how our drones are making a difference: 🚀 Rapid Mobilization & Data Collection: Our drones can be deployed quickly and provide high-resolution imagery, making our data collection faster and more efficient. 🌧️ Weather Prep: Mapping pre- and post-storm conditions to plan and prepare for weather events such as tropical storms, hurricanes and king tide events. 🌿 Ecosystem Monitoring: Drones help us keep an eye on exotic vegetation and invasive species. Visit SFWMD.gov/GIS to explore our GIS program.

👀 If you missed the SFWMD’s August 2024 Big Cypress Basin (BCB) Board Meeting, click here to watch: SFWMD.link/4cJ8OCN   Many important topics were discussed such as the Lake Trafford aquatic enhancement, restoring plant communities and aquatic fauna within the Picayune Strand Restoration Project, the Bird Rookery Swamp boardwalk replacement and more.    Visit SFWMD.gov/Meetings for the most up-to-date information on upcoming meetings.

💦 Join our team and help the South Florida Water Management District safeguard and protect the future of South Florida's water resources and ecosystems. ✅ Great benefits including excellent insurance options ✅ Participation in the Florida Retirement Program for full-time employees ✅ Wellness programs ✅ Paid leave and holidays ✅ Education reimbursement and more   💻 Visit SFWMD.gov/Careers to explore open positions and apply today!