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Easy ways to save water during the holiday season
The holiday season is here, and while we’re decking the halls, it’s important to sprinkle some water-saving habits into your festivities. more
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Map by Angeline Meeks/Live Wildly Foundation
Siboney Ranch approved for permanent conservation
TALLAHASSEE, FL  – On Dec. 17, the Florida Governor and Cabinet approved funding for the permanent conservation of  21,553.27 acres  across  four properties  … more
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FWC sinks 227-foot freight vessel to build new marine habitat
On Nov. 18, with funding from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Derelict Vessel program ... more
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SFWMD and USACE host ribbon cutting for Biscayne Bay Coastal Wetlands Project
On Dec. 9, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) ... more
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FORT DENAUD -- The pumps were turned on at the new C-43 reservoir following the ribbon cutting ceremony on July 15, 2025. The timing for test fills of the reservoir will depend on when and where rain falls. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Caloosahatchee River flow is under Minimum Flow Level
The Caloosahatchee River is not meeting the Minimum Flow Level (MFL). What does that mean? more
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The Franklin Lock is more than 40 miles from Moore Haven, where water from Lake Okeechobee enters the Caloosahatchee River.
Low lake means less freshwater flow for Caloosahatchee River
Lake Okeechobee’s low level is good for the lake’s ecology but could draw concerns about water supply in the coming year. more
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The head of the Cryptotermes mobydicki termite resembles a sperm whale in shape.
New Moby Dick-like termite species discovered
In the canopies of a South American rainforest, a tiny soldier termite has stunned a team of international scientists... more
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Spraying is campaign issue for 'Matt the Welder'
A candidate for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture has made chemical herbicide spraying of Florida waters a campaign issue. more
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Pictured from L-R: USACE Jacksonville District Commander Brandon Bowman; SFWMD Governing Board Members Jay Steinle, Robert Spottswood, Jr. and "Alligator Ron" Bergeron; DEP Secretary Alexis Lambert; SFWMD Governing Board Chairman Chauncey Goss; Gov. Ron DeSantis; Everglades Trust CEO Anna Upton; SFWMD Executive Director Drew Bartlett; SFWMD Governing Board Members Charlette Roman and Ben Butler. [Photo courtesy SFWMD]
Everglades National Park celebrates 78th anniversary
On December 6, we celebrate the 78th anniversary of America’s iconic River of Grass. This one-of-a-kind ecosystem was formally dedicated .... more
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Bar-B-Ranch [Photo by Lauren Yoho]
More land added to Florida Wildlife Corridor
TALLAHASSEE  –  On Sept. 30, the Florida Governor and Cabinet took a major step forward for conservation by approving funding to permanently protect 22,183 acres … more
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GIS Day highlights the importance of geospatial and geographic data
DID YOU KNOW: The District uses remote-controlled drones, georeferenced images, highly specialized spatial data and other GIS tools ... more
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In-ground irrigation system.
As days grow shorter, your landscape naturally needs less water
Even though daily deluges of Florida’s summer rains are in the rearview mirror, your lawn still can look lush... more
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SFWMD to hold Resiliency Coordination Forum
Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for an upcoming Resiliency Coordination Forum .... more
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FWC approves Phase II changes to Marine Special Activity License program
At its November meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved Phase II changes... more
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FWC approves wildlife trapping proposed rule amendments for advertising
At this week’s (Nov. 5-6) Commission meeting in Belle Glade, Commissioners of the FWC voted to approve proposed amendments to wildlife trapping rules... more
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Pictured from L-R: USACE Jacksonville District Commander Brandon Bowman; SFWMD Governing Board Members Jay Steinle, Robert Spottswood, Jr. and "Alligator Ron" Bergeron; DEP Secretary Alexis Lambert; SFWMD Governing Board Chairman Chauncey Goss; Gov. Ron DeSantis; Everglades Trust CEO Anna Upton; SFWMD Executive Director Drew Bartlett; SFWMD Governing Board Members Charlette Roman and Ben Butler. [Photo courtesy SFWMD]
Work starts on EAA Reservoir inflow pump station
On Nov. 6, Governor Ron DeSantis attended the groundbreaking for the new inflow pump station... more
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Python skins turned into luxury fashion accessories
Florida officials are working with the fashion industry to increase efforts to remove invasive Burmese pythons from the Florida Everglades. more
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Ogre-faced spider: Anterior view of male Deinopis spinosa (Marx) showing the large posterior median eyes. Photo byLaurel B. Lietzenmayer, UF/IFAS]
Creepy, crawly and totally cool: Florida's 'spooktacular' spiders aren't so scary after all
As Halloween approaches, it’s the perfect time to spotlight some of Florida’s coolest and spookiest spiders —that aren’t so scary after all. more
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Autumn is the ideal time to exclude bats from buildings
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing the reminder that if you have bats roosting in your home or... more
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Sign up for the SFWMD’s weekly enhanced King Tide Forecasts
“Although menopause is natural, for many, it can lead to a hormone imbalance and deficiency... more
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