☀️ 🌙 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.
South Florida Water Management District
Government Administration
West Palm Beach, FL 13,105 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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🌀Watch the Post-Hurricane #Milton video update from South Florida Water Management District Executive Director Drew Bartlett. Visit SFWMD.gov/HurricaneMilton for more information.
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Submit your written public comment by noon on Tuesday, October 15 for the SFWMD Governing Board Meeting on Thursday, October 17 at 1:00 p.m. Use this link SFWMD.link/4euPQBA to submit a comment. Visit SFWMD.gov/Meetings for info.
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🚤 Navigation Notice: The SFWMD will reopen all of its navigational locks for public access tomorrow, Friday, October 11, 2024, for their normal operating hours. Get the latest navigation updates from the SFWMD by signing up for text messages and emails here: SFWMD.link/30QLmka Visit SFWMD.gov/Navigation for more information.
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Recreation Notice: The SFWMD will reopen all SFWMD-managed lands for public access at 6:00 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, October 11, 2024. Some lands may have campgrounds and interior vehicle access roads that are temporarily closed. Please check what is open/closed before you arrive. Visit SFWMD.gov/Recreation for more information.
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Residents who are experiencing any flooding from Hurricane Milton should report it to their local drainage operator. Type in your address and look up your local drainage operator at SFWMD.gov/FloodControl. 🚨 If you face life-threatening flooding or are in imminent danger, call 9-1-1. 🚙 Avoid driving through flooded areas. When in doubt, turn around. 📢 Monitor any announcements from your County’s Emergency Operations Center. 🚧 Floodwaters can hide hidden dangers. For your safety, do not wade or swim in floodwaters. For more information visit SFWMD.gov/FloodControl and scroll down until you see the map to type in your address.
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🌀 Watch the video update from South Florida Water Management District Executive Director Drew Bartlett on Hurricane Milton. Visit SFWMD.gov/HurricaneMilton for more information.
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Weekly water levels update for key South Florida water bodies: 💧 Lake Okeechobee: 14.19 ft NAVD88 (15.50 ft NGVD29) 💧 WCA 2A: 12.44 ft NAVD88 (13.95 ft NGVD29) 💧 WCA 3A: 9.72 ft NAVD88 (11.24 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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🌀SFWMD in Action: The District is always ready for a major storm event, and we are ready for Hurricane #Milton. District field staff are mobilized and ready to deploy temporary pumps complete with pipes, gas tanks and power units to anywhere they may be needed in our region after the hurricane hits. These pumps will help alleviate flooding from local communities as needed. For the latest information visit SFWMD.gov/HurricaneMilton.
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🛥 Navigation Notice: The SFWMD is temporarily closing all of our navigational boat locks tonight, Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at the end of operating hours in preparation of Hurricane Milton. Boat locks will reopen on Friday, October 11, 2024 for their normal operating hours, depending on conditions. Recreators can sign up for navigation alert text messages and emails here: SFWMD.link/30QLmka Visit SFWMD.gov/Navigation or SFWMD.gov/HurricaneMilton for more information.