💦 Continued progress! The South Florida Water Management District continues to run 3 high-capacity pumps around-the-clock along with using our water control structures to move a high volume of water through the Upper Kissimmee Chain of Lakes to prevent and reduce flooding in Central Florida from Hurricane #Milton. Our staff continue to monitor water levels within the interconnected system of lakes and will continue to strategically deploy resources as needed.
South Florida Water Management District
Government Administration
West Palm Beach, FL 13,124 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
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http://www.sfwmd.gov
External link for South Florida Water Management District
- 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
Locations
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Primary
3301 Gun Club Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33406, US
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Employees at South Florida Water Management District
Updates
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Tune in online today starting at 1:00 p.m. for the October Governing Board Meeting. This meeting is virtual only. Visit SFWMD.link/3BmaDZi to watch the meeting live.
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🌿 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/4dNLWTc to read the latest update.
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👀 Check out this helpful one-pager for the October Governing Board Meeting. The meeting is virtual only and will be held tomorrow, Thursday, October 17 at 1:00 p.m. Visit SFWMD.gov/Meetings to learn more.
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Weekly water levels update for key South Florida water bodies: 💧 Lake Okeechobee: 14.65 ft NAVD88 (15.96 ft NGVD29) 💧 WCA 2A: 12.51 ft NAVD88 (14.02 ft NGVD29) 💧 WCA 3A: 9.98 ft NAVD88 (11.50 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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🗒️ Reminder: Submit your written public comment by noon today for the SFWMD Governing Board Meeting on Thursday, October 17 at 1 p.m. This meeting will be virtual only. Use this link SFWMD.link/4euPQBA to submit a comment. Visit SFWMD.gov/Meetings for info.
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💦 The South Florida Water Management District continues to move water through the Upper Kissimmee Chain of Lakes to prevent and reduce flooding in local communities and balance water flow in Central Florida. 💪 We’re operating three pumps 24/7 and using our water control structures to drain communities as quickly as possible. 🤝 Thank you to our local, state and federal partners who continue to work with us to support recovery efforts.
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🗓 Mark your calendars! Take note of these upcoming SFWMD public meetings in the next few weeks. Visit SFWMD.link/4dRfkYG for more information.
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☀️ 🌙 SFWMD IN ACTION: SFWMD field crews are strategically deploying and installing temporary pumps in key areas in the Upper Kissimmee Chain of Lakes to help keep water moving through the system to prevent and reduce any flooding impacts to local communities. Our crews are closely monitoring water levels within the interconnected system of lakes and will continue to deploy resources as needed. Visit SFWMD.gov/HurricaneMilton for more information.
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🌀Watch the Post-Hurricane #Milton video update from South Florida Water Management District Executive Director Drew Bartlett. Visit SFWMD.gov/HurricaneMilton for more information.