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South Florida Water Management District

Controlled detonation blast at EAA Reservoir construction site

Blast Aids EAA Reservoir Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers detonated 140,000 pounds of explosive material in May to advance construction of the EAA Reservoir, part of a new state-federal agreement that cuts the project’s construction timeline in half and targets completion by 2029.

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75th Anniversary

SFWMD Celebrates 75 Years of Service

The South Florida Water Management District marks 75 years of safeguarding water resources and restoring ecosystems. Collaborative efforts with the U.S. Army Corps and tribal nations have advanced key Everglades projects, like the Picayune Strand Restoration and the Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual, reflecting a deep commitment to South Florida’s environmental health and sustainability.

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FLORIDA NOTES

Florida Notes

The approval of the 2023 North Florida Water Supply Plan marks a significant step in ensuring sustainable water resource management. This plan, developed collaboratively, aims to meet the increasing water demands while preserving the integrity of natural ecosystems in North Florida.

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The Coolest Work on the Planet –

The South Florida Water Management District has been working on the largest ecosystem restoration effort in the world, which aims to restore and protect the Everglades. The district has made significant progress in constructing water storage reservoirs, stormwater treatment areas, and restoring rivers, with the goal of creating a more resilient and sustainable South Florida.

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RES Acquires Bluefield Ranch Mitigation Bank

The ​Bluefield Ranch Mitigation Bank plays a crucial role in wetland mitigation efforts in ​Southeast Florida. It offers a diverse range of wetland credits, including ​freshwater forested and ​herbaceous wetlands, and helps offset the impacts of development on state and federal wetland areas.

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Controlled detonation blast at EAA Reservoir construction site

Blast Aids EAA Reservoir Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers detonated 140,000 pounds of explosive material in May to advance construction of the EAA Reservoir, part of a new state-federal agreement that cuts the project’s construction timeline in half and targets completion by 2029.

Read More »
75th Anniversary

SFWMD Celebrates 75 Years of Service

The South Florida Water Management District marks 75 years of safeguarding water resources and restoring ecosystems. Collaborative efforts with the U.S. Army Corps and tribal nations have advanced key Everglades projects, like the Picayune Strand Restoration and the Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual, reflecting a deep commitment to South Florida’s environmental health and sustainability.

Read More »
FLORIDA NOTES

Florida Notes

The approval of the 2023 North Florida Water Supply Plan marks a significant step in ensuring sustainable water resource management. This plan, developed collaboratively, aims to meet the increasing water demands while preserving the integrity of natural ecosystems in North Florida.

Read More »

The Coolest Work on the Planet –

The South Florida Water Management District has been working on the largest ecosystem restoration effort in the world, which aims to restore and protect the Everglades. The district has made significant progress in constructing water storage reservoirs, stormwater treatment areas, and restoring rivers, with the goal of creating a more resilient and sustainable South Florida.

Read More »

RES Acquires Bluefield Ranch Mitigation Bank

The ​Bluefield Ranch Mitigation Bank plays a crucial role in wetland mitigation efforts in ​Southeast Florida. It offers a diverse range of wetland credits, including ​freshwater forested and ​herbaceous wetlands, and helps offset the impacts of development on state and federal wetland areas.

Read More »

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