Highlights
The South Florida Water Management District oversees flood control and water supplies in a 16-county region that stretches from Orlando to the Keys, reaching across the state of Florida from the Atlantic to the Gulf Coast.
The oldest of Florida's five water management districts, the agency plays a key role in Everglades restoration by leading the construction of new reservoirs and water treatment areas intended to diminish the environmentally damaging effects of decades of draining land for agriculture and development.
It began as the Central and Southern Florida Flood Control District in 1949, and gained its new designation in 1972, with the enactment of the Florida Water...
The oldest of Florida's five water management districts, the agency plays a key role in Everglades restoration by leading the construction of new reservoirs and water treatment areas intended to diminish the environmentally damaging effects of decades of draining land for agriculture and development.
It began as the Central and Southern Florida Flood Control District in 1949, and gained its new designation in 1972, with the enactment of the Florida Water...
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Palm Beach County and Broward County utilities lose 33 million gallons of water a day
The utilities that supply water to South Florida residents can't account for more than 33 million gallons of water lost in delivery every day — all while users are being asked to cut back lawn watering in the name of conservation. Leaking pipes,...TAGS: Water Restrictions, Coral Springs, Deerfield Beach, Lake Okeechobee, Water Supply
After record hot April, a hot, wet summer expected
South Florida's rainy season should eventually end the drought, say forecasters, who are predicting a wetter and hotter than normal summer. Meanwhile, the tri-county area saw a record hot April, the result of persistent high pressure over the Southeast....TAGS: Water Restrictions, Forestry and Timber, Palm Beach (Palm Beach, Florida), Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida), Tropical Storms
Water conservation program in works for summer
Plantation is taking part in a countywide initiative aimed at offering residents incentives to conserve water beginning this summer. The Water Conservation and Incentives Program will give rebates to residents who install high-efficiency plumbing...TAGS: Broward County, Water Restrictions, Conservation
More opportunities to hunt ducks at STAs for 2011-12 season
Waterfowlers who hunt ducks at South Florida's stormwater treatment areas will have more opportunities to do so for the 2011-12 season. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, which oversees hunting on the STAs, and the South Florida Water...TAGS: Hunting, Water Restrictions, Conservation, Endangered Species, Wildlife
South Florida Water Management District picks new interim leader, braces for deep spending cuts
PALM BEACH POLITICS | SUN SENTINEL BLOGSSouth Florida Water Management District veteran Tommy Strowd on Monday was named interim executive director of the agency that faces a budget crunch along with a leadership shakeup. Executive Director Carol Wehle steps down Friday, less than three weeks...TAGS: Prosecution, Heads of State, Water Restrictions, Rick Scott, Executive Branch
Drought, wildfire concerns prompt new limits on recreational use of public land
Declining Everglades water levels and wildfire concerns prompted state officials Tuesday to scale back recreation activities allowed on public land in South Florida. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission barred motorized vehicles,...TAGS: Conservation, Water Restrictions, Forestry and Timber, Wildlife, Palm Beach County
Ruling gives federal government more control over South Florida water supply
Florida's failure to follow-through on stalled Everglades restoration prompted a judge Tuesday to give federal regulators greater control over South Florida's water supply. U.S. District Judge Alan Gold's action gives the U.S. Environmental Protection...TAGS: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Water Restrictions, Water Supply, Judges, Environmental Cleanup
South Florida water managers pick interim leader
South Florida Water Management District veteran Tommy Strowd on Monday was named interim executive director of the agency that faces a budget crunch along with a leadership shakeup. Executive Director Carol Wehle steps down Friday, less than three...TAGS: Prosecution, Rick Scott, Water Restrictions, Everglades
Everglades wading-bird nesting increases amid drought
Drought conditions straining South Florida water supplies actually could lead to a wading-bird baby boom in the Everglades. Wood storks, spoonbills, white ibis and great egrets are taking advantage of lower water levels in the Everglades water...TAGS: Water Restrictions, Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida), Palm Beach (Palm Beach, Florida), Everglades
S. Fla. water managers consider 40 percent cuts, 91 layoffs to meet Senate demands
The ongoing turmoil at the South Florida Water Management District shifted from scandal to layoffs as proposed budget cuts released on Friday would eliminate 91 positions and make deep cuts including office supplies and Everglades restoration programs....TAGS: Unemployment, Water Restrictions, Employers, Lee County (Florida), Rick Scott
Fire, forestry officials worry brush fires may reignite
As forestry and fire rescue workers fought to contain a 700-acre brush fire near the Palm Beach County-Martin County line on Friday, temperatures did not reach forecast highs that could have made containment much harder. Fire officials worried for most...TAGS: Forestry and Timber, Water Restrictions, Lake Okeechobee, Water Supply, Palm Beach County
South Florida water district proposes 40 percent cuts
PALM BEACH POSTThe ongoing turmoil at the South Florida Water Management District shifted from scandal to layoffs as proposed budget cuts released on Friday would eliminate 91 positions and make deep cuts to everything from office supplies to Everglades restoration...TAGS: Water Restrictions, Employers, Lee County (Florida), Rick Scott, Executive Branch
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