South Florida Water Management District
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SFWMD is a regional govt. agency working to advance Everglades restoration, ensure water supply & provide flood protection to millions. RTs ≠ endorsements
West Palm Beach, FL
Joined July 2009
🐍 #Florida has about 50 species of native snakes, and of those only 4 are venomous species that can be found here in South Florida. Snakes are generally shy and avoid human contact. They provide many benefits including pest control. Each species has its own unique lifestyle, and
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Reminder: Join us in-person or online for today's Big Cypress Basin Board Meeting. Today, Aug. 22, 2025.11:00 am.Collier County Board of County Commissioners Chambers, 3299 Tamiami Trail East, 3rd Floor, Naples, FL 34112.Register:
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Thank you, @America250FL for highlighting Florida’s Everglades!.
🌱 Florida’s #Everglades is entering the chat!. 💧 Did you know that the restoration of the Everglades in the State of #Florida is the most ambitious ecological restoration effort on Earth? . Check out these fun facts about the Everglades: .🐊 Coastal mangroves, sawgrass
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🔥Burn Notice: @SFWMD plans to conduct a prescribed burn of up to 800 acres in the Hickory Hammock Wildlife Management Area in Highlands County today, Aug. 21, 2025. This is a continuation of the prescribed burn conducted on Aug. 20, 2025. Visit
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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 to read the latest update.
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Weekly water levels update for key South Florida water bodies:. 💧Lake Okeechobee: 10.91 ft NAVD88 (12.22 ft NGVD29).💧WCA 2A: 11.2 ft NAVD88 (12.71 ft NGVD29).💧WCA 3A: 7.53 ft NAVD88 (9.05 ft NGVD29). Sign up for email or texts from SFWMD:
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🔥 Burn Notice: @SFWMD plans to conduct a prescribed burn of up to 250 acres in the DuPuis Wildlife and Environmental Area in Martin County today, Aug. 20, 2025. This is a continuation of the prescribed burn conducted on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025. Visit
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📊 Are you looking for rainfall totals, water levels or other environmental data that is collected through @SFWMD's monitoring network? This information is used to guide important water management decisions that support environmental restoration efforts and provide water to South
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👀 Obsessed with healthy SAV? So are we!. 🌱 Areas that were devoid of submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) are now covered in healthy SAV in Stormwater Treatment Area (STA) 2 in Palm Beach County. ☀️ SAV is important because it improves water quality, provides ecological benefits
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Join us in-person or online for the next Big Cypress Basin Board Meeting. Friday, August 22, 2025.11:00 am.Collier County Board of County Commissioners Chambers, 3299 Tamiami Trail East, 3rd Floor, Naples, FL 34112.Register:
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💧 The EAA Reservoir is often referred to as the “crown jewel” of Everglades restoration. This project will preserve our freshwater resources by reducing damaging discharges from Lake Okeechobee to the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee estuaries. This project will also help recreate
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Today’s Governing Board Meeting has adjourned. Thank you for joining us.
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Congratulations to all of the employee recognition recipients and thank you for your service!.
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