South Florida Water Management District

South Florida Water Management District

Government Administration

West Palm Beach, FL 13,143 followers

Advancing Everglades restoration, ensuring water supply and providing flood protection to millions.

About us

The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is a regional government agency based in West Palm Beach, Fla. The agency's core mission is to manage and protect water resources in 16 counties from Orlando to the Florida Keys by balancing and improving flood control, water quality, natural systems and water supply. It is the oldest and largest of the state's five water management districts. The SFWMD manages and protects water resources on behalf of over 9.2 million South Floridians, and is the lead agency in restoring America's Everglades – the largest environmental project in the nation's history.

Website
http://www.sfwmd.gov
Industry
Government Administration
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
West Palm Beach, FL
Type
Government Agency
Founded
1949
Specialties
water management, water quality, flood control, ecosystem restoration, and water supply

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Employees at South Florida Water Management District

Updates

  • 🌀 Hurricane season isn’t over just yet!    The Atlantic Hurricane Season continues through November 30, 2024. Making now the perfect time to check-in on your storm preparations:  ☎️ Make sure you know your local drainage operator, contact info can be found on SFWMD.gov/FloodControl. 🌳 Remove any debris from around your home, the best time to put it out for collection is before a storm is on the horizon. 🔦 Restock your emergency supplies. Make sure you have everything you need - water, non-perishable food, flashlights, batteries, first aid kit, etc…    Being prepared ahead of time can make all the difference. Visit FloridaDisaster.org for more information.

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  • Weekly water levels update for key South Florida water bodies:   💧 Lake Okeechobee: 14.82 ft NAVD88 (16.13 ft NGVD29) 💧 WCA 2A: 12.2 ft NAVD88 (13.71 ft NGVD29) 💧 WCA 3A: 9.78 ft NAVD88 (11.30 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

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  • 🦇 Did you know bats are often misunderstood mammals?   👀 It is a common myth that bats are blind, but they are not blind. Bats use echolocation, the location of objects by reflected sound, to spot their prey and navigate at night.   👂 Almost all bats echolocate at frequencies typically too high to be heard by the human ear, however one of the few bat calls that can be heard by humans comes from one of the rarest bats in the world, found only in South Florida, the endangered Florida Bonneted Bat.   🔗 Visit SFWMD.gov/News to learn more about bats and continue to follow along this week for more #BatWeek facts!

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  • 💦 LagoonFest 2024 is back!   📍 The event is Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 9:00am-2:00pm in Downtown West Palm Beach.   ☕️ Get your morning coffee and then become immersed in all things Lake Worth Lagoon. This family-friendly event is packed full of FREE activities for everyone to enjoy!   📢 Tell a friend, you wont want to miss LagoonFest 2024!

  • 🐦👀 Reminder: The next birding tour in the newly designated C-44 STA, is this weekend!   This is a great opportunity to explore the District’s recreational lands with like-minded peers and a knowledgeable guide who can help you identify species of birds in a unique environment.    Details: 🗓️ Saturday, October 26, 2024 ⏰ 8:00am 📍 C-44 Reservoir & STA, Minute Maid Rd., Indiantown, FL 💻 Register and reserve your spot here: SFWMD.link/3A8gelS   Visit audubonofmartincounty.org for more information.

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  • 🦇 Bats: they're not just spooky Halloween characters! 👻 This #BatWeek discover some of the amazing benefits they provide to our native ecosystem and why we should celebrate them.    Florida has 13 species of bats. 8 of the 13 bat species are found here in South Florida! These flying mammals provide many ecological benefits including pollination and all natural pest control.   Florida’s bats are insectivores, meaning they feed on insects and a single bat can eat thousands of insects (like mosquitoes!) each night.   Stay tuned for more bat-tastic content. 🦇

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  • 🥬🥕 Vegetable Gardening Season is Here!   As you plant your fall garden, keep water conservation in mind! Here are a few tips to help your veggies thrive while saving water:   ✅ Use compost in your garden beds to help retain moisture and reduce the need for frequent watering ✅ Use efficient irrigation by opting for hand watering. Use drip irrigation or a soaker hose to target plant roots and avoid wasting water. ✅ Water wisely by watering in the early morning to minimize evaporation and give plants the moisture they need for the day. ✅ Collect rainwater by setting up a rain barrel or other harvesting system to collect and store water for future use in your vegetable garden.   🔗 Visit SFWMD.link/3BUlme1 for more information. 

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