South Florida Water Management District

🔥 Burn Notice: The @SFWMD plans to conduct a prescribed burn on approximately 1,400 acres at the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes Management Area in Osceola County today, March 20, 2026. Visit SFWMD.link/4sp1aX1 for details.

👍 C-43 Reservoir in Action! 💦 As South Florida experiences rain for the first time in many months, the Caloosahatchee (C-43) Reservoir is operating and providing regional benefits to the system. 🌱 This over 10,000-acre reservoir expands Florida's water storage capacity, improves water quality and protects ecosystems. 🤝 The C-43 Reservoir is a key component of the joint state-federal Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) to restore the environment in Florida.

Weekly water levels update for key South Florida water bodies: 💧Lake Okeechobee: 10.79 ft NAVD88 (12.10 ft NGVD29) 💧WCA 2A: 10.68 ft NAVD88 (12.19 ft NGVD29) 💧WCA 3A: 6.95 ft NAVD88 (8.47 ft NGVD29) Sign up for email or text messages from @SFWMD: SFWMD.link/30QLmka

🍀🌿 This St. Patrick’s Day, you can embrace the four-leaf clover, but the real treasure is catching a glimpse of the incredible native wildlife that call South Florida home. 💚 Did you know the @SFWMD works year-round to protect, restore and manage the natural ecosystems that provide important habitat for native wildlife. 🐊 Learn more about the native wildlife you would be lucky to see in South Florida. 🔗 Visit SFWMD.gov/News

🌧️ Good News! It started raining again and these rain events are helping to rehydrate parts of the system after months of drought. 💧 Additional rainfall is possible over the next few days across South Florida. Water levels have already increased in some of the Water Conservation Areas and within Everglades National Park. 🏗️ Rain alone isn’t enough. Restoration projects like the EAA Reservoir will increase water storage capacity and make water available for beneficial use longer into the dry season and provide more protection from drier conditions and droughts.

🗓️ Mark your calendars! Take note of these upcoming @SFWMD public meetings in the next few weeks. Visit SFWMD.link/4usq75j for more information.

🌎📍 This #NationalSurveyorsWeek, we're celebrating our talented surveyors who provide data that is essential to our public service mission. 🌟 Our Survey Team works throughout our 16-county region to collect important information that keeps @SFWMD projects moving forward every day. 🌿 Their work is vital to our efforts to safeguard and restore South Florida's water resources and ecosystems, protect our communities from flooding, and meet the region's water needs.

🦆✨ Black-bellied whistling ducks are one of South Florida's most recognizable species. 💧 Over the past several decades, their populations have grown significantly, and they are now a common resident in wetland ecosystems and agricultural landscapes. 🌿 On Lake Okeechobee, low levels in littoral marshes create shallow foraging areas that attract large numbers of these ducks. 🎥 Thousands of these beautiful birds were recently spotted in the marshes of Lake Okeechobee near Clewiston.

Thank you, President @Sen_Albritton and the @FLSenate for confirming @SFWMD Governing Board Member Charlette Roman. With your support, she remains dedicated to our mission and serving the people of #Florida.

🌿 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/4ltYWTA to read the latest update.

🔥 Burn Notice: The @SFWMD in coordination with @MyFWC plans to conduct a prescribed burn of up to 9,000 acres in Palm Beach County today, March 11, 2026. Visit SFWMD.link/40Y7F6N for details.

Weekly water levels update for key South Florida water bodies: 💧Lake Okeechobee: 10.93 ft NAVD88 (12.24 ft NGVD29) 💧WCA 2A: 10.70 ft NAVD88 (12.28 ft NGVD29) 💧WCA 3A: 6.75 ft NAVD88 (8.27 ft NGVD29) Sign up for email or text messages from @SFWMD: SFWMD.link/30QLmka

🔥 Burn Notice: The @SFWMD plans to conduct a prescribed burn of approximately of approximately 400 acres at the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes Management Area in Osceola County today, March 11, 2026. Visit SFWMD.link/4llNDN7 for details.

☀️⏰ More sun = More adventure! 🌿 Make the most of Daylight Saving Time and explore the many recreational opportunities available on @SFWMD lands. 🪣✅ The extra hour of sunshine gives you more daylight to check these activities off your bucket list: ⛺ Camping 🎣 Hunting and Fishing 🛶 Canoeing and Kayaking 🐊 Wildlife Viewing 🥾 Hiking 📸 Photography 🧭 And More! 🔗 Visit SFWMD.gov/Recreation to start planning your outdoor adventure.

🔥 Burn Notice: The @SFWMD plans to conduct a prescribed burn of approximately 384 acres at the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes Management Area in Osceola County today, March 10, 2026. Visit SFWMD.link/4llNDN7 for details.

☀ Losing an hour of sleep < enjoying views like these for a little while longer each day. With spring break just around the corner, there’s no better time to unwind on the water. Follow these safety tips as you enjoy Florida’s waterways. 🚤 Take a boating safety course. Staying educated on safe boating practices can be beneficial for all boat operators. 🚤 Check the weather before you hit the water. Weather conditions can change quickly. Check your local forecast and stay vigilant of any weather changes as you are out on the water. 🚤 Be aware of your surroundings. Watch out for speed zones, travel at a safe speed and keep an eye out for other vessels. Visit SFWMD.gov/Recreation for more information and SFWMD.gov/Navigation for the latest information on navigation notices.

🌎🌿On this #InternationalWomenDay2026, we recognize and thank all of the women of the @SFWMD who are working every day to advance our public service mission. We are proud to celebrate their important contributions and we are grateful for their commitment to environmental progress!

🏆🎉 Ssssensational work by our python removal agents last month! 👀 Check out the winners of the February 2026 bonus awards: 🐍 Most Pythons, $600: Anthony Flanagan (16 pythons) 🐍 Longest Python, $400: Andre Brown (15 ft 3 in) 🐍 8+ Pythons, $1,500: Anthony Flanagan 🐍 6+ Pythons, $1,000: Donna Kalil, Jayna Corns and Siarra Means 🐍 2+ Pythons, $300: Andre Brown, Frank Alonso, Federico Arrosa, Megan DeAngelis, Matthew Kogo, Mario Ramos and Todd Corns 👏 Thank you to all of our python removal agents! Every invasive python that is removed is making a difference to protect the Everglades and the region's native wildlife. 🔗 Visit SFWMD.gov/PythonProgram to learn more.